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

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International Relations at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

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 $156,737, above the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $156,737
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Above

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

International Relations is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $156,737 ranks #8 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Education

$194,550 · 2

Environmental Protection Agency

$191,358 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$188,684 · 6

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,996 · 24

Department of Energy

$174,922 · 59

Department of Commerce

$162,904 · 30

Department of Homeland Security

$160,262 · 28

Department of Interior

$155,707 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$148,103 · 6

Department of Labor

$148,038 · 133

Median total compensation for the International Relations 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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Budget Analysis 98
Civil Engineering 1,521
Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
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Environmental Protection Specialist 457
Equal Employment Opportunity 80
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General Engineering 2,009
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Grants Management 116
Highway Safety 287
Human Resources Management 698
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Instructional Systems 70
Legal Instruments Examining 144
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Maintenance Mechanic 97
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Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 865
Mechanical Engineering 330
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Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
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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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Morvarid Zolghadr

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$170,985

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,985
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

At Department of Transportation, Morvarid Zolghadr serves as a International Relations based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,985. They are classified at grade 14.

Guadalupe Contreras

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$165,629

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

Guadalupe Contreras is a International Relations at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $165,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Maha Alkhateeb

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

Maha Alkhateeb holds the role of International Relations at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is 14.

Allison Glass

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$156,737

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
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: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,737
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

Allison Glass is a International Relations at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $156,737. They are classified at grade 14.

Elizabeth Pfenning

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$153,509

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,509
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

Elizabeth Pfenning works as a International Relations for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Elizabeth earned $153,509 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Roshan Desai

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

Roshan Desai works as a International Relations for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Roshan earned $132,638 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniele Richards

International Relations/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$104,781

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $104,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,781
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Debroah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,781
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,230
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0131

Daniele Richards works as a International Relations for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniele earned $104,781 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.