What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Freight Planner?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Freight Planner jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (30.9% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $57,814 $4,817 $1,111 $27.80 Whitehorse, YT $57,447 $4,787 $1,104 $27.62 Carcross, YT $57,413 $4,784 $1,104 $27.60 Haines Junction, YT $57,217 $4,768 $1,100 $27.51 North Cowichan, BC $57,048 $4,754 $1,097 $27.43 Duncan, BC $56,829 $4,735 $1,092 $27.32 Oak Bay, BC $56,726 $4,727 $1,090 $27.27 Andrews, MD $56,284 $4,690 $1,082 $27.06 Alberton, PE $55,958 $4,663 $1,076 $26.90 Saint John, NB $55,441 $4,620 $1,066 $26.65

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Q: How much does a Freight Planner make?

The average annual pay for a freight planner in the United States is $44,173 a year — that works out to approximately $21.24 an hour. The middle 80% of Freight Planners earn between $36,000 (10th percentile) and $55,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Freight Planner Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Freight Planner in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is International Logistics at $46,335 (104.9%) above Freight Planner. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage International Logistics $90,508 $7,542 $1,740 $43.51 Manager Drop Shipping $57,000 $4,750 $1,096 $27.40 Export Logistics Coordinator $53,694 $4,474 $1,032 $25.81 Logistics Billing Specialist $47,241 $3,936 $908 $22.71 Pods Delivery Driver $38,383 $3,198 $738 $18.45

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Freight Planner Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,173

Columbus

Ohio

$42,666

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How much does a Freight Planner make?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average annual pay for a Freight Planner in the United States is $44,173 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $849/week or $3,681/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $66,500 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Freight Planner salaries currently range between $37,000 (25th percentile) to $47,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Freight Planner varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Freight Planner in your area makes on average $42,666 per year, or $1,507 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,173. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Freight Planner salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Freight Planner jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Freight Planner Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Freight Planner job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $13,240 (30.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $13,641 (30.9%) above the $44,173 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Freight Planner appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Saint John, NB, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Freight Planner role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$57,814	$4,817	$1,111	$27.80
Whitehorse, YT	$57,447	$4,787	$1,104	$27.62
Carcross, YT	$57,413	$4,784	$1,104	$27.60
Haines Junction, YT	$57,217	$4,768	$1,100	$27.51
North Cowichan, BC	$57,048	$4,754	$1,097	$27.43
Duncan, BC	$56,829	$4,735	$1,092	$27.32
Oak Bay, BC	$56,726	$4,727	$1,090	$27.27
Andrews, MD	$56,284	$4,690	$1,082	$27.06
Alberton, PE	$55,958	$4,663	$1,076	$26.90
Saint John, NB	$55,441	$4,620	$1,066	$26.65

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Freight Planner Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Freight Planner category.

For example International Logistics jobs pay as much as $46,335 (104.9%) more than the average Freight Planner salary of $44,173. If you're qualified, finding work as a International Logistics may help you make more money than that of the average Freight Planner position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
International Logistics	$90,508	$7,542	$1,740	$43.51
Manager Drop Shipping	$57,000	$4,750	$1,096	$27.40
Export Logistics Coordinator	$53,694	$4,474	$1,032	$25.81
Logistics Billing Specialist	$47,241	$3,936	$908	$22.71
Pods Delivery Driver	$38,383	$3,198	$738	$18.45

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Infographic detailing Freight Planner salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,173 per year or $21.24 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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