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

Job-title file

Economist

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

163 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $150,203, above the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 163
Total payroll: $24.7M
Role median: $150,203
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,164$229,372+

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

How total compensation varies among the 163 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

Economist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Economists — about 17,790 people — is $124,720. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $150,159 for this role, 20% above that figure — about the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Transportation median · $150,159

The bar is the range of annual wages for Economists 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Transportation is $150,203, 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)

Economist is held in 43 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $150,203 ranks #31 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$259,302 · 37

Securities and Exchange Commission

$243,997 · 141

Federal Reserve System

$234,061 · 66

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$216,716 · 89

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$202,671 · 72

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$198,385 · 13

Federal Trade Commission

$197,200 · 100

Department of Justice

$195,200 · 61

Federal Communications Commission

$195,200 · 62

National Science Foundation

$194,066 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,850 · 416

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$180,215 · 7

Median total compensation for the Economist 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

Economist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $152,736 ranks #1 of 5. See Economist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$135,913 · 8

$79,810 · 69

$73,923 · 10

$65,123 · 35

Median total compensation for comparable Economist 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Transportation

Accounting 267
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 172
Administrative Officer 502
Aerospace Engineering 1,067
Air Traffic Assistance 222
Air Traffic Control 21,693
Aircraft Operation 121
Auditing 97
Aviation Safety 4,888
Budget Analysis 98
Civil Engineering 1,521
Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
Electrical Engineering 215
Electronics Engineering 734
Electronics Technical 331
Engineering Technical 728
Environmental Protection Specialist 457
Equal Employment Opportunity 80
Equal Opportunity Compliance 103
Financial Administration and Program 605
Foreign Affairs 87
General Attorney 686
General Business and Industry 108
General Engineering 2,009
Government Information Specialist 83
Grants Management 116
Highway Safety 287
Human Resources Management 698
Information Technology Management 1,982
Instructional Systems 70
Legal Instruments Examining 144
Logistics Management 252
Maintenance Mechanic 97
Management and Program Analysis 3,701
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 865
Mechanical Engineering 330
Medical Officer 91
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
Navigational Information 483
Operations Research 231
Program Management 1,664
Psychology 133
Railroad Safety 550
Realty 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 120
Security Administration 138
Technical Systems Program Manager 1,013
Technical Writing and Editing 66
Telecommunications 77
Transportation Industry Analysis 202
Transportation Specialist 7,812
Transportation Student Trainee 105
Writing and Editing 57

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Nicholas Schandler

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$238,014

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,014
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,014
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $228,000
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $173,980
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Nicholas Schandler holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $238,014. Their pay grade is K.

Michael Lukacs

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$234,328

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $234,328
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $228,000
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $173,980
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Michael Lukacs works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $234,328 in 2026. Their pay grade is K.

Jeffrey Wharff

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$231,221

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,221
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Craig

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $228,000
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $173,980
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Jeffrey Wharff holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $231,221. Their pay grade is K.

Finlay Mungall

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$229,793

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $229,793
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $168,557
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Finlay Mungall is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $229,793. They are classified at grade K.

Dipasis Bhadra

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$228,038

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,038
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $172,257
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Dipasis Bhadra serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $228,038. They are classified at grade K.

Roger Schaufele

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$227,944

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $227,944
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $172,257
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Roger Schaufele is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $227,944. They are classified at grade K.

Charles Thorpe

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$226,666

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $226,666
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $172,257
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Charles Thorpe holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,666. Their pay grade is K.

Darren Timothy

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$218,800

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $218,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,800
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,800
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,800
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Darren Timothy serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $218,800. They are classified at grade 00.

Lane Murray

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$217,236

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $210,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,236
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $210,646
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,269
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Lane Murray serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,236. They are classified at grade K.

Betty Krier

Economist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$207,906

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $207,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,906
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,906
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD12
Basic Pay (before locality): $207,906
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Betty Krier serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,906. They are classified at grade 00.

Eloise Trabka

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$202,650

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $198,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,650
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,281
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Eloise Trabka works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Eloise earned $202,650 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Mary Foreman

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$201,607

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $196,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,290
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,607
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,317
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $146,571
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Mary Foreman is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $201,607. They are classified at grade J.

Jonathan Corning

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$200,650

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $198,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,650
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,281
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Jonathan Corning works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jonathan earned $200,650 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Adiam Woldetensae

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$200,650

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $198,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,650
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,281
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Adiam Woldetensae serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,650. They are classified at grade J.

Martin Zhu

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$200,650

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $198,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,650
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,281
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Martin Zhu works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Martin earned $200,650 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Carole Gaelick

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$199,584

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $196,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,584
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,317
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $146,571
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Carole Gaelick works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Carole earned $199,584 in 2025. Their pay grade is J.

Nicole Bartolucci

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$198,988

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $196,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,988
Pay grade: K
Work city: Sao Paulo
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,182
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,992
Duty Station Code: BR9300000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Nicole Bartolucci holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Sao Paulo, No Data Reported. In 2026, their total compensation was $198,988. Their pay grade is K.

Gabriela Rohlck

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$198,200

Sub-department: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD16
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Gabriela Rohlck serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas O'Connor

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$197,600

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,600
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Stephen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD05
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Thomas O'Connor works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Thomas earned $197,600 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Sari Gazda

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cambridge
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Radin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Sari Gazda works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sari earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Reed Garfield

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Reed Garfield is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Stephanie Lawrence

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Stephanie Lawrence holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Don Pickrell

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cambridge
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Don Pickrell is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Swati Patel

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD05
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Swati Patel works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Swati earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Chiamei Liu

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD12
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Chiamei Liu works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Chiamei earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Brian Dahlin

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Manassas
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD17
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 511550683
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Brian Dahlin is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Manassas, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Cheryl Miner

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$196,671

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $196,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,671
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $196,671
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $146,835
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Cheryl Miner serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,671. They are classified at grade J.

Ali Gungor

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$196,154

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $193,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,854
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,154
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,300
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,318
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Ali Gungor holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,154. Their pay grade is J.

Ermias Weldemicael

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$192,850

Sub-department: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ogbai

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD16
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Ermias Weldemicael works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ermias earned $192,850 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Deborah Aiken

Economist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$192,300

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,300
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Transportation, Deborah Aiken serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $192,300. They are classified at grade 15.

Fahad Ahmad

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$191,850

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Fahad Ahmad holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,850. Their pay grade is 15.

Phuc Phan

Economist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$191,051

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $191,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,051
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,051
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,367
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Phuc Phan works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Phuc earned $191,051 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Lavada Strickland

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$190,594

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $190,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,594
Pay grade: J
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,594
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,298
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Lavada Strickland works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Lavada earned $190,594 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Laurie Hopkins

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$190,089

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $190,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,089
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,089
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,921
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Laurie Hopkins is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $190,089. They are classified at grade J.

Randal Matsunaga

Economist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$189,689

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $189,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,689
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,689
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,345
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Randal Matsunaga is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $189,689. They are classified at grade J.

Aleksandra Damsz

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$187,490

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $186,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,490
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,490
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,234
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Aleksandra Damsz is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,490. They are classified at grade J.

William Chadwick

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Falls Church
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510930610
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

William Chadwick works as a Economist for Department of Transportation based in Falls Church, Virginia. William earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Prabhdeep Chawla

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD05
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Prabhdeep Chawla holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Maha Shalaby

Economist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Maha Shalaby holds the role of Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Karen Mcclure

Economist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$186,434

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,434
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD05
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Karen Mcclure is a Economist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $186,434. They are classified at grade 14.