U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Aviation Safety

Job-title file

Aviation Safety

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

4,127 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $142,063, above the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 4,127
Total payroll: $586.6M
Role median: $142,063
Agency median: $137,624
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,966$209,625+

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

How total compensation varies among the 4,127 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

Aviation Safety pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Transportation Inspectors — about 24,500 people — is $92,100. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $141,812 for this role, 54% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,330

$58,780

$92,100

$108,890

$138,670

Department of Transportation median · $141,812

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

Computed over the 4,088 of 4,127 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Transportation is $142,063, 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)

Aviation Safety is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $142,063 ranks #4 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$197,482 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$169,861 · 2

Department of State

$156,051 · 2

Department of Interior

$136,912 · 27

Department of Commerce

$110,447 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$106,856 · 31

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jeffrey Perciavalle

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,915

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Garden City
Work county: Nassau
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 362240059
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Jeffrey Perciavalle works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Garden City, New York. Jeffrey earned $157,915 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeffrey Rose

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,915

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: East Farmingdale
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 361645103
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Jeffrey Rose holds the role of Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in East Farmingdale, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,915. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Zentgraf

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,915

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Garden City
Work county: Nassau
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 362240059
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Michael Zentgraf serves as a Aviation Safety based in Garden City, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,915. They are classified at grade 14.

Thomas Mcdougal

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,915

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: East Farmingdale
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,915
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 361645103
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Thomas Mcdougal is a Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in East Farmingdale, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $157,915. They are classified at grade 14.

Lana Boler

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,688

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $155,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,688
Pay grade: K
Work city: Reno
Work county: Washoe
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,204
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,528
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Lana Boler is a Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Reno, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $157,688. They are classified at grade K.

Kenton Fenning

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Scottsdale
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040420013
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Kenton Fenning is a Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $157,422. They are classified at grade 14.

Sherri Kelly

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chandler
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040080013
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Sherri Kelly serves as a Aviation Safety based in Chandler, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,422. They are classified at grade 14.

Ronald Coleman

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Buckeye
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040060013
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Ronald Coleman serves as a Aviation Safety based in Buckeye, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,422. They are classified at grade 14.

Patrick Monahan

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Glendale
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040200013
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Patrick Monahan works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Glendale, Arizona. Patrick earned $157,422 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Thomas Parmer

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Scottsdale
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040420013
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Thomas Parmer holds the role of Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,422. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Rauchle

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Michael Rauchle works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Michael earned $157,422 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Leslie Mccraw

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,422

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,422
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Scottsdale
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040420013
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Leslie Mccraw serves as a Aviation Safety based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,422. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Skully

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,409

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,409
Pay grade: 14
Work city: North Olmsted
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,409
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 396000035
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Christopher Skully serves as a Aviation Safety based in North Olmsted, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,409. They are classified at grade 14.

Stanley Haynes

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,406

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $156,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,406
Pay grade: J
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work county: East Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,130
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,650
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Stanley Haynes is a Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $157,406. They are classified at grade J.

Maurice Dacey

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$157,280

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $157,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,280
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sandston
Work county: Henrico
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,280
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512190087
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Maurice Dacey works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Sandston, Virginia. Maurice earned $157,280 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.