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 Specialist roles 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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Amilynn Adams

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amilynn Adams holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Eugene Diotalevi

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eugene Diotalevi works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Alexandria, Virginia. Eugene earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Josef Jaufmann

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Josef Jaufmann is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

John Quandt

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, John Quandt serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Robert Spears

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Spears is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Mitchell Tillyard

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mitchell Tillyard is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Kevin Tone

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Tone works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kevin earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Deborah Edwards

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240365033
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Deborah Edwards serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Clinton, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Henry Johns

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Henry Johns serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

David Park

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, David Park serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Gary Strebe

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gary Strebe holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

David Seris

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$151,858

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $151,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,858
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Juneau
Work county: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,858
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Seris is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Juneau, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $151,858. They are classified at grade 13.

Frank Hall

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$150,922

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frank Hall works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Frank earned $150,922 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Fischer

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$150,535

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $150,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,535
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,535
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Fischer holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,535. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Wendland

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$149,922

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Wendland is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $149,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Dana Gregory

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Martinsburg
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541660003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Dana Gregory serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Rogers Henderson

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rogers Henderson is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Mugo Macharia

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Mugo Macharia serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Maureen Kallgren

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maureen Kallgren works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Maureen earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Randall Overton

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$147,502

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $147,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,502
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,502
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Randall Overton is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Miami, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $147,502. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Hnatow

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: U.S. Coast Guard
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Hnatow holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,042. Their pay grade is 14.

Dewayne Corbett

Transportation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dewayne Corbett works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dewayne earned $144,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.