How much does a Senior Transportation Planner make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Senior Transportation Planner in the United States is $44. While Salary.com is seeing that Senior Transportation Planner salary in the US can go up to $56 or down to $36, but most earn between $40 and $50. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Transportation Planner in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Transportation Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $36 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $40 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $44 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $50 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Transportation Planner Salary $56 US August 01, 2026
25% $40 10% $36 90% $56 75% $50 $44 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transportation Senior Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Transportation Planner

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Transportation Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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44

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45
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52
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Senior Transportation Planner in the United States. The average hourly rate for Senior Transportation Planner ranges from $40 to $50 with the average hourly pay of $44. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $45 to $62 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $52.

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