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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Travis Pritchett

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$165,045

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $163,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,045
Pay grade: J
Work city: Greer
Work county: Greenville
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $140,136
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 451060045
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Travis Pritchett serves as a Aviation Safety based in Greer, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,045. They are classified at grade J.

Guy Fairbairn

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$165,042

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $162,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,042
Pay grade: J
Work city: Cypress
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,826
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481695201
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Guy Fairbairn serves as a Aviation Safety based in Cypress, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,042. They are classified at grade J.

Marcia Travelstead

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$165,018

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $162,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,018
Pay grade: J
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,440
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Marcia Travelstead serves as a Aviation Safety based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,018. They are classified at grade J.

Robin Noe

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,889

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,889
Pay grade: J
Work city: Ewa Beach
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,889
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,388
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 150501003
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Robin Noe works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Robin earned $164,889 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

John Wood

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $162,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: J
Work city: Watkins
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,512
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,125
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082525001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, John Wood serves as a Aviation Safety based in Watkins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,857. They are classified at grade J.

Robert Tucker

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Robert Tucker serves as a Aviation Safety based in Miramar, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,857. They are classified at grade 14.

Julio Arizmendi

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Julio Arizmendi works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. Julio earned $164,857 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Charles Banks

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Charles Banks is a Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $164,857. They are classified at grade 14.

Carlton Kitchen

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Carlton Kitchen works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. Carlton earned $164,857 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Anthony Manachi

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Anthony Manachi holds the role of Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,857. Their pay grade is 14.

Allan Mchenry

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, Allan Mchenry serves as a Aviation Safety based in Miramar, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,857. They are classified at grade 14.

Terry Mulchan

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Terry Mulchan holds the role of Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,857. Their pay grade is 14.

Linda Nobel

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

Linda Nobel is a Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $164,857. They are classified at grade 14.

James Sayre

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,857

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,857
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FG

At Department of Transportation, James Sayre serves as a Aviation Safety based in Miramar, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,857. They are classified at grade 14.

Perry Benshoof

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,849

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $164,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,849
Pay grade: J
Work city: Herndon
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,849
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,705
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511220059
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Perry Benshoof works as a Aviation Safety for Department of Transportation based in Herndon, Virginia. Perry earned $164,849 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Christine Dalena

Aviation Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$164,730

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $162,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,730
Pay grade: J
Work city: Miramar
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,285
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,433
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122083011
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1825
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Christine Dalena holds the role of Aviation Safety at Department of Transportation based in Miramar, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,730. Their pay grade is J.