At CMAP, you can help create a thriving region. Our highly skilled team of professionals include transportation subject matter experts, planners, policy influencers, researchers and data analysts, communicators, and community engagement specialists. We are problem solvers and collaborators, driven by passion and purpose to improve the region’s transportation system, address climate resiliency, and maintain a thriving economy. We need curious, creative problem solvers and critical thinkers for an increasingly complex world. Are you one of them? Learn more about us and our work. Compensation and benefits CMAP offers competitive salaries and great benefits for full-time staff, including: Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick time, and holidays Health, vision, dental, and disability insurance and supplemental insurance Hybrid working environment: CMAP supports work-life balance and offers a hybrid working environment, with many employees working 50 percent remotely Parental leave (3 weeks) Deferred compensation (457 plan) Retirement savings plan through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF service credits may be eligible to transfer) Flexible spending accounts Professional development opportunities, including certifications/licenses and association dues, conferences/trainings, and tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Gym membership reimbursement Benefits guideOpens in a new tab Where we work CMAP is located in the Old Post Office, an iconic Chicago landmark. Employees have access to all its amenities, including the city’s largest urban rooftop with a 3.5-acre green space, running track, pickleball and basketball courts, not to mention plenty of space to relax, host a casual meeting, or find inspiration with a stunning change of scenery. Other perks of being an Old Post Office tenant include: Access to the Boxcar luxury wellness center. CMAP offers reimbursement for the $200 annual membership, which includes unlimited classes Free seasonal tenant gatherings with food, contests, and more From Here On food hall for lunch and the Snorkelbox bar for happy hour Monthly onsite creative classes, sound baths, massages, manicures, and other food and drink events Salary grades for fiscal year 2026 CMAP positions are categorized across 12 grades with salary ranges for each grade. When hiring, CMAP considers multiple factors — for example, experience and education — to determine starting salary. Most often, salaries land between the starting and midpoint of the grade range. Title Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Receptionist 1 $41,588.00 $48,866.03 $56,144.06 Administrative assistant 2 $47,826.46 $56,196.07 $64,565.67 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a Associate 4 $60,667.95 $74,318.39 $87,968.84 Planner/analyst/specialist/executive assistant 5 $69,769.35 $85,467.39 $101,165.43 Senior 6 $77,087.78 $98,286.78 $119,485.79 Program lead 7 $88,651.73 $113,030.90 $137,410.08 Principal 8 $101,949.17 $129,985.49 $158,021.80 Director 9 $127,331.67 $155,981.53 $184,631.39 Deputy 10 $152,798.21 $187,177.52 $221,556.83 Deputy executive director 11 $183,358.07 $224,613.03 $265,867.99 Following the approval of the new fiscal year budget, CMAP posts an employee total compensation report. Phillip D. Peters Regional Planning Fellowship The Peters Fellowship provides a graduate student with a paid work experience at CMAP, covering one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. Apply for a job at CMAP View current job openings ext-link Opens in a new tab CMAP is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. If you are unable to complete an application, need an accommodation under the ADA, or have questions, please contact CMAP human resources. HR@cmap.illinois.gov, 312-386-8774 Sign up for notices about new CMAP opportunities Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal