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Planner Principal Transportation

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

25 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $83,537, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $83,537
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,392$95,140+

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How total compensation varies among the 25 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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Maren Webb

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$95,452

Sub-department: Program Development
Base pay: $94,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,452
Hire date: 2005-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Maren Webb holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Program Development. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jesse Thornsen

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$94,802

Sub-department: Bikes Unit
Base pay: $94,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,802
Hire date: 2020-03-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Thornsen holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,802. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

P Muhic

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$94,456

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $94,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,456
Hire date: 2016-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

P Muhic holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,456. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aimee Jefferson

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$94,452

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $94,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,452
Hire date: 2024-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Aimee Jefferson serves as a Planner Principal Transportation within Planning Program Management & Transit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,452. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Cruikshank

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$94,452

Sub-department: Planning Baxter
Base pay: $94,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,452
Hire date: 2017-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

Thomas Cruikshank works as a Planner Principal Transportation for Transportation Department within Planning Baxter. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $94,452 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Goff

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$94,452

Sub-department: Metro Livability Pilot
Base pay: $94,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,452
Hire date: 2007-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, William Goff serves as a Planner Principal Transportation within Metro Livability Pilot. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,452. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tracy Schnell

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$92,873

Sub-department: Planning
Base pay: $92,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,873
Hire date: 1996-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

Tracy Schnell is a Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,873. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Piltaver

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$91,689

Sub-department: Planning
Base pay: $91,553
Overtime: $136
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,689
Hire date: 2018-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

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

Angela Piltaver is a Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,689. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erika Shepard

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$89,447

Sub-department: Program Development
Base pay: $89,338
Overtime: $110
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,447
Hire date: 2020-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Erika Shepard works as a Planner Principal Transportation for Transportation Department within Program Development. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Erika earned $89,447 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Androsky

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$88,855

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $88,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,855
Hire date: 2024-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Androsky holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,855. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Faith Xiong

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$87,750

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $87,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,750
Hire date: 2022-08-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Faith Xiong is a Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,750. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Johansen

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,900

Sub-department: Railroads and Waterways
Base pay: $84,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,900
Hire date: 2024-01-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Johansen holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Railroads and Waterways. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,900. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryn Engelhardt

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$83,537

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $83,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,537
Hire date: 2022-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Engelhardt holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,537. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Kratz

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$82,213

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $82,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,213
Hire date: 2019-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Kratz holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,213. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Whitney Mason

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$80,821

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $80,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,821
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Whitney Mason works as a Planner Principal Transportation for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Whitney earned $80,821 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Ketcham

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$80,090

Sub-department: Bikes Unit
Base pay: $80,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,090
Hire date: 2024-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Caroline Ketcham serves as a Planner Principal Transportation within Bikes Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,090. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Mccoy

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$76,662

Sub-department: Planning
Base pay: $76,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,662
Hire date: 2024-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Brian Mccoy works as a Planner Principal Transportation for Transportation Department within Planning. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $76,662 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rosemary Bruce-White

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$76,157

Sub-department: D4 Planning
Base pay: $76,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,157
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

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

Rosemary Bruce-White holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within D4 Planning. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,157. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cole Norgaarden

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$69,531

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $68,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,531
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cole Norgaarden works as a Planner Principal Transportation for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Cole earned $69,531 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tad Erickson

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$54,564

Sub-department: Planning Baxter
Base pay: $54,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,564
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Tad Erickson serves as a Planner Principal Transportation within Planning Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,564. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Martha Allen

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$44,061

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $44,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,061
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Martha Allen works as a Planner Principal Transportation for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Martha earned $44,061 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deirdre Mcgarrity

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$33,422

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $33,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,422
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Deirdre Mcgarrity is a Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,422. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jake Schutt

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$32,399

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $31,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,399
Hire date: 2018-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jake Schutt is a Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,399. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Kiley

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$21,034

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $21,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,034
Hire date: 2007-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Kiley is a Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $21,034. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cedric Williams

Planner Principal Transportation/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$5,392

Sub-department: Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay: $5,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,392
Hire date: 2019-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cedric Williams holds the role of Planner Principal Transportation at Transportation Department within Aeronautics Administrative Support. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,392. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.