Planner III Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Planner III make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Planner III in Chicago, IL is $106,448. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $83,840 to a high of $130,827, with most professionals earning between $94,614 and $119,209.

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Planner III

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Monitors scheduling to ensure compliance with regulations, including those addressing rest and meal breaks.

December 27, 2022

Assisting in preparing reports and analyses including land use plans, strategic downtown/economic development plans, and area/neighborhood plans.

March 12, 2023

Works with Operations functional teams, Engineering, Business Operations, Contracts, Quality Engineering and Export Control to ensure on time hardware delivery and material control while promoting Quality philosophy.

December 21, 2022

Demonstrated time management, prioritization, and organizational skills and the ability to evaluate and apply sound judgment in making critical decisions.

December 21, 2022

Develop and implement the production schedule for the manufacturing work cell and purchasing function taking into consideration available capacity, material availability, customer order requirements, best production order sequence and financial targets established in SIOP for revenue.

January 11, 2023

Planner will manage orders against the forecast, and make-to-order requirements, to meet demand based on material availability and capacity.

March 07, 2023

Communicate forecast changes or deviations where appropriate to aid in the development or modification of material strategies and procurement plans that support plans and schedules.

March 24, 2023

Management - Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.

March 30, 2023

Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages, as well as maintain work order dates that adhere to the metrics for the organization.

March 31, 2023

Support High Performance Work Teams (support two HPWT) & flexible/capable of working in different environments.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Planner III in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

94614

119209

106448

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98035

127336

111858

What is the average salary for Planner III in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Planner III in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Planner III ranges from $94,614 to $119,209 with the average base salary of $106,448. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,035 to $127,336 with the average total cash compensation of $111,858.

View Average Salary for Planner III as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$106,448	$94,614 - $119,209
Bonus	$5,410	$3,421 - $8,126
Total Pay	$111,858	$98,035 - $127,336

* 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.

Planner III Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,614 - $119,209	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,614 - $119,209	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,504 - $119,071	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,577 - $119,163	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,577 - $119,163	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,636 - $116,717	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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