As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transportation Planner in Aurora, IL is $126,455, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,432 weekly, or $10,538 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 Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $109,999 to $145,908. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($117,842) and 75th percentile ($136,638), while top earners (90th percentile) make $145,908 per year. This $18,796 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, Aurora Transportation Planner often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Transportation Planner job salary. 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 $109,999 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $117,842 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $126,455 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $136,638 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $145,908 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25% $117,842 10% $109,999 90% $145,908 75% $136,638 $126,455 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transportation Planner in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Transportation Planner ranges from $117,842 to $136,638 with the average base salary of $126,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,409 to $155,473 with the average total cash compensation of $140,489.

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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Transportation Planner: Planning

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