As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transportation Planner in Mount Prospect, IL is $129,088, equivalent to $62 per hour, $2,482 weekly, or $10,757 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 Mount Prospect, IL vary widely, spanning from $112,289 to $148,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($120,295) and 75th percentile ($139,482), while top earners (90th percentile) make $148,946 per year. This $19,187 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, Mount Prospect Transportation Planner often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Mount Prospect currently ranks 280 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 $112,289 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $120,295 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $129,088 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $139,482 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transportation Planner Salary $148,946 Mount Prospect, IL November 01, 2026
25% $120,295 10% $112,289 90% $148,946 75% $139,482 $129,088 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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    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 Mount Prospect, IL. The base salary for Transportation Planner ranges from $120,295 to $139,482 with the average base salary of $129,088. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,041 to $158,710 with the average total cash compensation of $143,414.

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About Mount Prospect, Illinois    Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and ap....More

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

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