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Urban Planner — Global Hiring Overview
Urban Planners shape masterplans, township design, and city-scale developments for developers, authorities, and consultancies worldwide.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $137k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for urban planners in the global real estate market is robust. Real estate developers, brokerages, REITs, and operators report a 13% year-on-year increase in Urban Planner mandates, driven by the residential and mixed-use development pipeline, township buildouts, and global capital allocation to real estate.
Salary Trend
Urban Planner compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $137k, with experienced planners in the global real estate market commanding $137k+ at leading developers, REITs, brokerages, and PropTech operators. Total compensation often includes incentive structures, commissions, performance pay, and equity or carry where applicable.
Career Path
Urban Planners typically progress to Township Planner, Architect roles, or into development director, CEO, and developer business-unit leadership across the global hiring real estate market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Develop city-scale masterplans
- •Run land-use, zoning, and feasibility
- •Coordinate with authorities and consultants
Qualifications
- •Urban planning degree
- •RTPI / AICP / equivalent preferred
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Urban Planner jobs by city
Urban Planner jobs in Dubai
3.5K openings · $129k
Urban Planner jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.7K openings · $125k
Urban Planner jobs in Sharjah
2.2K openings · $103k
Urban Planner jobs in Doha
2.7K openings · $127k
Urban Planner jobs in Riyadh
3.2K openings · $116k
Urban Planner jobs in Jeddah
2.6K openings · $110k
Urban Planner jobs in Singapore
3.3K openings · $142k
Urban Planner jobs in Hong Kong
2.8K openings · $145k
Urban Planner jobs in Kuala Lumpur
2.4K openings · $86.2k
Urban Planner salary insights
Urban Planner salary in Dubai
$129k
Urban Planner salary in Abu Dhabi
$125k
Urban Planner salary in Sharjah
$103k
Urban Planner salary in Doha
$127k
Urban Planner salary in Riyadh
$116k
Urban Planner salary in Jeddah
$110k
Urban Planner salary in Singapore
$142k
Urban Planner salary in Hong Kong
$145k
Urban Planner salary in Kuala Lumpur
$86.2k
Hiring by real estate industry
Residential Real Estate Developers hiring Urban Planners
Residential developers building primary, secondary, and master-planned housing for buyers and renters worldwide
Commercial Real Estate Firms hiring Urban Planners
Owners, developers, and operators of office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use commercial property
Luxury Real Estate Firms hiring Urban Planners
Luxury developers, brokerages, and branded residence operators across global luxury markets
Industrial Real Estate Firms hiring Urban Planners
Industrial and logistics developers, owners, and operators across global trade corridors
Retail Real Estate Firms hiring Urban Planners
Mall owners, high-street operators, and retail-led mixed-use developers worldwide
Hospitality Real Estate Firms hiring Urban Planners
Hotel owners, branded residence operators, and serviced apartment developers worldwide
Facility Management Firms hiring Urban Planners
Integrated facility management, hard and soft services across commercial and residential assets
Property Management Firms hiring Urban Planners
Multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use property managers worldwide
Real Estate Investment Firms hiring Urban Planners
Funds, family offices, and institutional investors deploying capital across real estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Urban Planner in the global real estate market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $137k based on experience, asset class, and the real estate employer.