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Based on more than 10,000 responses, the APA/AICP 2006 Planners Salary Survey is the most comprehensive look at compensation and benefits in the profession. Review a profile of planners' qualifications, experience, and work; see how compensation is affected by a variety of variables; and use the online Salary Calculator to estimate what others are earning. Members may access the entire survey; everyone may read the summary.
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