U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Fire Protection Engineering

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Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

5 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $152,404, above the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $740.3K
Role median: $152,404
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Above

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

Fire Protection Engineering is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $152,404 ranks #9 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$206,704 · 7

National Transportation Safety Board

$173,100 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$172,708 · 4

Department of Commerce

$169,471 · 15

Department of Labor

$168,269 · 2

Department of State

$163,104 · 16

Department of Homeland Security

$158,322 · 7

Social Security Administration

$157,889 · 4

Department of Energy

$150,707 · 20

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$146,143 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$145,925 · 2

General Services Administration

$145,529 · 37

Median total compensation for the Fire Protection Engineering 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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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
Economist 163
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

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Kevin Korver

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$192,656

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $189,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,656
Pay grade: J
Work city: Des Moines
Work state: Washington
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,853
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,298
Duty Station Code: 530532033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

At Department of Transportation, Kevin Korver serves as a Fire Protection Engineering based in Des Moines, Washington. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,656. They are classified at grade J.

Matthew Beck

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$156,270

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $156,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,270
Pay grade: J
Work city: Des Moines
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,270
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,773
Duty Station Code: 530532033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

Matthew Beck works as a Fire Protection Engineering for Department of Transportation based in Des Moines, Washington. Matthew earned $156,270 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Zachary Jeffrey

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$152,404

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $150,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,217
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,404
Pay grade: J
Work city: College Park
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: T

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,187
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,324
Duty Station Code: 131250121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

At Department of Transportation, Zachary Jeffrey serves as a Fire Protection Engineering based in College Park, Georgia. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,404. They are classified at grade J.

Kyle Tanner

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$138,552

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $138,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,552
Pay grade: J
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: E

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,552
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,873
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

Kyle Tanner is a Fire Protection Engineering at Department of Transportation based in Fort Worth, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $138,552. They are classified at grade J.

Brady Nelson

Fire Protection Engineering/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$100,453

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $100,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,453
Pay grade: I
Work city: Fort Worth
Work state: Texas
Middle name: W

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,453
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,935
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0804

At Department of Transportation, Brady Nelson serves as a Fire Protection Engineering based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,453. They are classified at grade I.