The average salary for a motivational speaker in the United States is around $55,433 per year.
Avg Salary
Motivational speakers earn an average yearly salary of $55,433.
Wages typically start from $34,071 and go up to $217,872.
143% 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 101% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Talent agent salary | $66K |
| Talent director salary | $72K |
| Singer salary | $59K |
| Music artist salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)