City of Phoenix, Arizona / Planning & Development Department / Principal Planner
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Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.
7 employees hold this title in Planning & Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $137,136, above the department median of $90,710.
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Principal Planner is held in 4 City of Phoenix, Arizona departments. In Planning & Development Department, the median of $137,136 ranks #1 of 4.
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This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In City of Phoenix, Arizona, the median of $129,846 ranks #1 of 6. See Principal Planner across all of City of Phoenix, Arizona →
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Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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Kevin Weight works as a Principal Planner for Planning & Development Department. Kevin earned $141,140 in 2025.
Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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At Planning & Development Department, Marc Thornton serves as a Principal Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,900.
Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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At Planning & Development Department, Craig Messer serves as a Principal Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,262.
Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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Racelle Escolar works as a Principal Planner for Planning & Development Department. Racelle earned $137,136 in 2025.
Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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Adam Stranieri works as a Principal Planner for Planning & Development Department. Adam earned $129,846 in 2025.
Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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At Planning & Development Department, David Neal serves as a Principal Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,486.
Principal Planner/Planning & Development Department
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At Planning & Development Department, Danielle Bohannan serves as a Principal Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,054.