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.
150% above national average Updated in 2018
Motivational speaker earnings by seniority
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)