The average wage for a motivational speaker in the United States is around $26.65 per hour.
Avg Wage
Motivational speakers earn an average hourly wage of $26.65.
Salaries typically start from $16.38 per hour and go up to $104.75 per hour.
156% above national average Updated in 2018
Motivational speaker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level motivational speaker earnings begin at:
$104.75 per hour
$217,872 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level motivational speaker earnings begin at:
$47.19 per hour
$98,152 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level motivational speaker earnings begin at:
$26.65 per hour
$55,433 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level motivational speaker earnings begin at:
$19.11 per hour
$39,747 per year
10th percentile
Starting level motivational speaker earnings begin at:
$16.38 per hour
$34,071 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do motivational speaker salaries compare to similar careers?
Motivational speakers earn 25% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make more than actuaries.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Motivational speaker salary | $55K |
| CFO salary | $100K |
| Fundraising manager salary | $115K |
| Purchasing manager salary | $109K |
| Actuary salary | $103K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)