U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Transportation Specialist

Job-title file

Transportation Specialist

Operate vehicles or heavy equipment safely to move people or materials, and perform routine checks.

162 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $128,493, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 162
Total payroll: $20.8M
Role median: $128,493
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

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How total compensation varies among the 162 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.

Compare departments

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

Transportation Specialist is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $128,493 ranks #6 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Transportation Safety Board

$174,983 · 19

Department of State

$146,693 · 2

Surface Transportation Board

$139,395 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$135,157 · 6

Department of Commerce

$133,390 · 13

Social Security Administration

$122,745 · 2

U.S. Agency for International Development

$117,962 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$116,727 · 2

Department of Transportation

$115,737 · 6,433

General Services Administration

$113,088 · 20

Department of Health and Human Services

$99,200 · 5

Department of Agriculture

$96,031 · 232

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

Compare jurisdictions

Transportation Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $114,034 ranks #2 of 6. See Transportation Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$142,888 · 14

$102,239 · 220

$101,290 · 5

$63,148 · 999

New York Public Authorities

$45,388 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Transportation Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jamie Scholzen

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$134,192

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,192
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jamie Scholzen is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $134,192. They are classified at grade 13.

Zachary Bonheim

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Zachary Bonheim serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Williford Thomas

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Williford Thomas is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Joseph Parsons

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Parsons is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Benjamin Towers

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$132,827

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $132,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Toano
Work county: James City
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512458095
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Towers holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Toano, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Judy Leung-Yee

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$132,807

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $132,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,807
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Judy Leung-Yee serves as a Transportation Specialist based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,807. They are classified at grade 12.

Mark Cutter

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$132,398

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $132,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,398
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,398
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Cutter works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. Mark earned $132,398 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Joseph Stropole

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Stropole serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Anthony Bailey

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Stafford
Work county: Stafford
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512307179
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Bailey holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Stafford, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Deborah Stropole

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Stropole works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Deborah earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

David Cebulski

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Cebulski holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Robert Desrosiers

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Robert Desrosiers serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Brian Eichelberger

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Eichelberger holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Kevin Mcdonald

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Kevin Mcdonald serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Jermaine Francis

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Jermaine Francis serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Southwick Debow

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Southwick Debow holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Stephen Robertson

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Stephen Robertson serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Newell

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$128,493

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $128,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,493
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Juneau
Work county: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,493
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Newell is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Juneau, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $128,493. They are classified at grade 13.

Clinton Scott

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$128,493

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $128,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,493
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Juneau
Work county: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,493
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Clinton Scott works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Juneau, Alaska. Clinton earned $128,493 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Gary Croot

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$127,707

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $127,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,707
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Gary Croot serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,707. They are classified at grade 12.

Gerald Core

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$127,541

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $127,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,541
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Greer
Work county: Greenville
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 451060045
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Gerald Core serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Greer, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $127,541. They are classified at grade 13.

William Stanifer

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$126,006

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $126,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,006
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,006
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, William Stanifer serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,006. They are classified at grade 13.