Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Illinois
Urban and Regional Planners in Illinois earn a median of $91,360 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,190; the top 10% earn over $145,660. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in Illinois
How much do urban and regional planners make in Illinois?
The median is $91,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,190 and the top 10% earn over $145,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.