As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transportation Planner in Akin, IL is $118,913, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,287 weekly, or $9,909 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Transportation Planner in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Transportation Planner in Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $103,438 to $137,205. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,813) and 75th percentile ($128,487), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,205 per year. This $17,674 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akin Transportation Planner often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Transportation Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $103,438 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $110,813 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $118,913 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $128,487 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $137,205 Akin, IL November 01, 2026
25% $110,813 10% $103,438 90% $137,205 75% $128,487 $118,913 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Transportation Planner ?

A professional transportation planner is a professional engaged in the practice of transportation planning, relating to the transportation aspects of urban planning and infrastructure planning....

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  1. Down a level:

    Transportation Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Transportation Planner

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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128487
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146200
132109
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transportation Planner in Akin, IL. The base salary for Transportation Planner ranges from $110,813 to $128,487 with the average base salary of $118,913. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,869 to $146,200 with the average total cash compensation of $132,109.

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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Transportation Planner: Planning

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