U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Motor Vehicle Operating

Job-title file

Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

20 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $63,090, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $63,090
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,954$81,248+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Motor Vehicle Operating pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other — about 46,880 people — is $37,180. Department of Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $63,090 for this role, 70% above that figure — about the 87th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$26,540

$31,220

$37,180

$48,980

$66,500

Department of Homeland Security median · $63,090

The bar is the range of annual wages for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $63,090, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Motor Vehicle Operating is held in 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $63,090 ranks #10 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$75,633 · 9

Office of Personnel Management

$72,597 · 2

Department of Transportation

$72,082 · 3

Social Security Administration

$71,462 · 18

Government Publishing Office

$69,539 · 23

Smithsonian Institution

$68,349 · 17

Government Printing Office

$67,347 · 22

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$66,950 · 6

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$64,082 · 2

Department of Commerce

$62,066 · 13

Department of Veterans Affairs

$60,732 · 2,288

Department of Health and Human Services

$59,626 · 132

Median total compensation for the Motor Vehicle Operating role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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William Brooks

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$81,683

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $80,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,683
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Weymouth
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,683
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,683
Duty Station Code: 251465021
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

William Brooks holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Weymouth, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,683. Their pay grade is 08.

Vincent Scriva

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$80,537

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $80,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,537
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,537
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,537
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Vincent Scriva holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,537. Their pay grade is 08.

Russell Hagerdon

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,633

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $75,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,633
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,633
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,633
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Russell Hagerdon holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,633. Their pay grade is 08.

Steven Jefferson

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,633

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $75,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,633
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,633
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,633
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Steven Jefferson holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,633. Their pay grade is 08.

Christopher Newcome

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,633

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $75,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,633
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,633
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,633
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Christopher Newcome holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,633. Their pay grade is 08.

Joseph Ault

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$73,149

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $73,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,149
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cumberland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,149
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,149
Duty Station Code: 240410001
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Joseph Ault is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Cumberland, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $73,149. They are classified at grade 08.

Francis Pifer

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$70,582

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $70,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,582
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,582
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,582
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Francis Pifer is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $70,582. They are classified at grade 07.

Jimmy Hodge

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$70,311

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,311
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Jimmy Hodge is a Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $70,311. They are classified at grade 08.

Thomas Dawe

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$68,057

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $68,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,057
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,057
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,057
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Homeland Security, Thomas Dawe serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,057. They are classified at grade 07.

Edward Stevens

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$65,427

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $65,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,427
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,427
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,427
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Edward Stevens holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,427. Their pay grade is 08.

Samuel Delrusso

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$60,753

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $60,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,753
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,753
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,753
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Homeland Security, Samuel Delrusso serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Invalid, Invalid. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,753. They are classified at grade 07.

Wilbur Baker

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$58,540

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $58,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,540
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,540
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,540
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Wilbur Baker works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Wilbur earned $58,540 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Rachel Combs

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$54,095

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $54,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,095
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,095
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,095
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Homeland Security, Rachel Combs serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,095. They are classified at grade 04.

Michael Kaulfuss

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$54,095

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $54,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,095
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,095
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,095
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Homeland Security, Michael Kaulfuss serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,095. They are classified at grade 04.

Cecilia Smith

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$54,095

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $54,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,095
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,095
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,095
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Cecilia Smith holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,095. Their pay grade is 04.

Terry Shepherd

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$53,552

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $53,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,552
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,552
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,552
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Terry Shepherd holds the role of Motor Vehicle Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,552. Their pay grade is 04.

Dalia Bowen

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$52,196

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $52,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,196
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,196
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,196
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Homeland Security, Dalia Bowen serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,196. They are classified at grade 04.

Destiny Poston

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$52,196

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $52,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,196
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,196
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,196
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Destiny Poston works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Destiny earned $52,196 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Daniel Carbaugh

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$49,712

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $49,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,712
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,712
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,712
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

Daniel Carbaugh works as a Motor Vehicle Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Daniel earned $49,712 in 2025. Their pay grade is 04.

Bryan Shepherd

Motor Vehicle Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$44,954

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,954
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,954
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,954
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5703

At Department of Homeland Security, Bryan Shepherd serves as a Motor Vehicle Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,954. They are classified at grade 04.