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 $158,860, above the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $158,860
Agency median: $137,624
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 $158,860 ranks #3 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Marine Mammal Commission

$181,216 · 1

Department of Energy

$166,729 · 4

Environmental Protection Agency

$142,566 · 86

Department of Commerce

$139,668 · 78

Department of Health and Human Services

$131,733 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$129,759 · 17

Presidio Trust

$123,745 · 1

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$113,751 · 2

Department of Interior

$110,304 · 580

Department of Agriculture

$95,817 · 405

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brian Smith

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$172,793

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $172,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,793
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Frankfort
Work county: Will
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,793
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173160197
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Brian Smith serves as a Ecology based in Frankfort, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,793. They are classified at grade 14.

Daniel Buford

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$172,423

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,423
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Buford holds the role of Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $172,423. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Ruth

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annapolis
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240030003
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Ruth is a Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Annapolis, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Yanchik

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$158,860

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Summerville
Work county: Dorchester
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 452530035
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Yanchik is a Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Summerville, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $158,860. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Darden

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Darden is a Ecology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Gillian Odoherty

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Gillian Odoherty serves as a Ecology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Charlotte Kucera

Ecology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$116,838

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $116,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,838
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Austin
Work county: Williamson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,838
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330491
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Charlotte Kucera serves as a Ecology based in Austin, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,838. They are classified at grade 13.