Minnesota / Transportation Department / Planner

Job-title file

Planner

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

18 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $7,220, below the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $166.1K
Role median: $7,220
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,078$41,062+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Planner is held in 7 Minnesota departments. In Transportation Department, the median of $7,220 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Administration Department

$66,392 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$56,553 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$37,055 · 5

Revenue Department

$35,165 · 1

Capitol Area Architect

$22,552 · 1

Human Services Department

$382 · 1

Median total compensation for the Planner role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Planner beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $8,356 ranks #20 of 20. See Planner across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$192,787 · 154

City of San Jose

$154,743 · 47

New York Public Authorities

$107,609 · 20

City of Miami

$104,505 · 12

Texas

$86,760 · 343

City of Charlotte

$82,680 · 18

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$77,466 · 79

City of Las Vegas

$73,513 · 57

Median total compensation for comparable Plannerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Davin Simmons

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$54,160

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $54,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,160
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Davin Simmons holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,160. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jillian Cady

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$15,636

Sub-department: Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay: $15,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,636
Hire date: 2024-05-15
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jillian Cady works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time employee. Jillian earned $15,636 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marisa Peterson

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,283

Sub-department: Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay: $12,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,283
Hire date: 2025-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marisa Peterson holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,283. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samuel Limerick

Planner/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$10,955

Sub-department: Bikes Unit
Base pay: $10,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,955
Hire date: 2023-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samuel Limerick works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Samuel earned $10,955 in 2024. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Tasnim Isaba

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$8,478

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $8,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,478
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tasnim Isaba is a Planner at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $8,478. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Siddharth Gulati

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$8,234

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $8,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,234
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Siddharth Gulati is a Planner at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $8,234. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Shelley Pacheco

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$7,951

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $7,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,951
Hire date: 2021-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shelley Pacheco works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Shelley earned $7,951 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Camille Lust

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$7,504

Sub-department: Bikes Unit
Base pay: $7,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,504
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Camille Lust works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Camille earned $7,504 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Conor Callaghan

Planner/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$7,239

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $7,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,239
Hire date: 2023-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Conor Callaghan holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,239. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Caully Heng

Planner/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$7,200

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $7,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Hire date: 2023-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caully Heng holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,200. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Christopher Winkels

Planner/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$5,486

Sub-department: Planning Baxter
Base pay: $5,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,486
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Winkels holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Planning Baxter. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,486. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Logan Unger

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$5,031

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $5,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,031
Hire date: 2025-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Logan Unger works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Logan earned $5,031 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Isabella Spitznagle

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$4,689

Sub-department: Bikes Unit
Base pay: $4,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,689
Hire date: 2025-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Isabella Spitznagle is a Planner at Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $4,689. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Alexander Joseph

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$3,126

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $3,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,126
Hire date: 2025-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexander Joseph holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,126. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Jillian Krinsky

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$3,126

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $3,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,126
Hire date: 2025-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jillian Krinsky works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Jillian earned $3,126 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Salvador Vega Jr

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$1,954

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $1,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,954
Hire date: 2025-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Salvador Vega Jr works as a Planner for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Salvador earned $1,954 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Gatiosso Traore

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$1,954

Sub-department: Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay: $1,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,954
Hire date: 2025-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Gatiosso Traore serves as a Planner within Sustainability&Publichealth. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,954. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Tyler Maynard

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$1,078

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $1,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,078
Hire date: 2025-06-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Tyler Maynard serves as a Planner within Transit Operations. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,078. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.