How much does a City Planner make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Planner in Milwaukee, WI is $84,200. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,721 to $96,160, with most professionals earning between $64,181 and $107,049.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for City Planner in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Planner in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for City Planner ranges from $73,721 to $96,160 with the average base salary of $84,200. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,849 to $101,005 with the average total cash compensation of $87,428.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,200 $73,721 - $96,160
Bonus $3,229 $2,128 - $4,845
Total Pay $87,428 $75,849 - $101,005
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,449 - $95,804 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,181 - $92,846 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,181 - $92,846 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,425 - $94,469 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,114 - $92,759 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,835 - $98,917 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant City Planner LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $88,912 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,433
JOB TITLE administrative city planner LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $54,935 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,341
JOB TITLE Assistant Urban Designer - City Planner LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $51,401 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,063
JOB TITLE City Clerk LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $41,244 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,517
JOB TITLE City Assessor LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $69,608 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,048
JOB TITLE City Engineer LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $102,924 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,224
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