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

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Ecology

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

7 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $163,814, above the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $163,814
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Above

Compare departments

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

Ecology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $163,814 ranks #1 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$150,203 · 3

Environmental Protection Agency

$149,224 · 93

Department of Commerce

$147,721 · 81

Smithsonian Institution

$142,084 · 19

Marine Mammal Commission

$140,909 · 2

Presidio Trust

$139,733 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,235 · 3

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$120,629 · 1

Department of Interior

$113,533 · 660

Department of Agriculture

$102,925 · 436

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

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Writing and Editing 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Daniel Buford

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Daniel Buford holds the role of Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Brian Smith

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$176,334

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $176,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,334
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Matteson
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,334
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 175380031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Transportation, Brian Smith serves as a Ecology based in Matteson, Illinois. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,334. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Ruth

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annapolis
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 240030003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Michael Ruth is a Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Annapolis, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $175,735. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Yanchik

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$163,814

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,814
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Summerville
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 452530015
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Brian Yanchik is a Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Summerville, South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $163,814. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Darden

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lester

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

Richard Darden is a Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Gillian Odoherty

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $156,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,737
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Transportation, Gillian Odoherty serves as a Ecology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,737. They are classified at grade 14.

Charlotte Kucera

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$124,319

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $124,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,319
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Austin
Work state: Texas
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,019
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408

At Department of Transportation, Charlotte Kucera serves as a Ecology based in Austin, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,319. They are classified at grade 13.