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

Job-title file

Public Affairs at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

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

54 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $146,143, above the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 54
Total payroll: $8M
Role median: $146,143
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,495$197,726+

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

How total compensation varies among the 54 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

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $146,143 for this role, 96% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Transportation median · $146,143

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists 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 $146,143, 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)

Public Affairs is held in 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $146,143 ranks #42 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

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

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$236,650

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $228,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,650
Pay grade: K
Work city: El Segundo
Work state: California
Middle name: N.

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: 061150037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Ian Gregor holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in El Segundo, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $236,650. Their pay grade is K.

Rick Breitenfeldt

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,760

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $190,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,807
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,760
Pay grade: J
Work city: Egg Harbor Township
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,953
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 340851001
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Rick Breitenfeldt serves as a Public Affairs based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,760. They are classified at grade J.

Warren Flatau

Public Affairs/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: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD05
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Warren Flatau serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Johnson

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Maritime 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: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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

Richard Olague

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Highway Traffic Safety 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): TD10
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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

Cicely Waters

Public Affairs/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD17
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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

Lori Irving

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lori Irving holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Lucia Sanchez

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD10
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lucia Sanchez works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lucia earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Tammy Jones

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$193,556

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $192,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,556
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,056
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,121
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Tammy Jones holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $193,556. Their pay grade is J.

Nancy Singer

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$192,483

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,483
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): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nancy Singer is a Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $192,483. They are classified at grade 14.

Angela Gates

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$190,450

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $189,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,950
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Angela Gates serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,450. They are classified at grade 15.

Valerie Berton

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$190,250

Sub-department: Federal Transit Administration
Base pay: $189,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,250
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,950
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD09
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Valerie Berton works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Valerie earned $190,250 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Elizabeth Cory

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$188,948

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $187,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,948
Pay grade: J
Work city: Des Plaines
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,948
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,121
Duty Station Code: 172330031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Elizabeth Cory works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Elizabeth earned $188,948 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Nancy Wilochka

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$180,484

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $180,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,484
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nancy Wilochka works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nancy earned $180,484 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Rebecca Neal

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$173,300

Sub-department: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,300
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD10
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Rebecca Neal works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rebecca earned $173,300 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Darius Kirkwood

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Washington
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD16
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 240565033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Darius Kirkwood holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Fort Washington, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Caitlin Harvey

Public Affairs/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
Middle name: J

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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Caitlin Harvey serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,985. They are classified at grade 14.

Edward Dao

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$169,279

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $169,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,279
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,279
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,384
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Edward Dao is a Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $169,279. They are classified at grade 15.

Neil Gaffney

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$163,412

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,412
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Neil Gaffney is a Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,412. They are classified at grade 13.

Steven Taubenkibel

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Federal Transit Administration
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): TD09
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Steven Taubenkibel serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Kyle Ford

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 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: Locke

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD17
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Kyle Ford serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Ohagan

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$158,104

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $158,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kings Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,104
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 363050059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Michael Ohagan is a Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Kings Point, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $158,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Jose Ucles

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$156,755

Sub-department: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,755
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,755
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD10
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Jose Ucles serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,755. They are classified at grade 13.

Rebecca Grapsy

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$155,836

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,836
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Rebecca Grapsy serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,836. They are classified at grade 14.

Robert Camara

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$155,164

Sub-department: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Base pay: $155,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,164
Pay grade: 13
Work city: East Providence
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,164
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD17
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 440057007
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Robert Camara holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in East Providence, Rhode Island. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,164. Their pay grade is 13.

Steven Kulm

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$148,569

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $148,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,569
Pay grade: I
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,569
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $110,922
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Steven Kulm holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,569. Their pay grade is I.

Clarissa Rucker

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Federal Transit Administration
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD09
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Clarissa Rucker serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Veronica Barry

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Veronica Barry holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Alexandria Shum

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$143,913

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $143,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,913
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,913
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,446
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Alexandria Shum serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,913. They are classified at grade 14.

Latoya James

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$134,504

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,504
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Latoya James holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,504. Their pay grade is 13.

Mina Kaji

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$134,311

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $134,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,311
Pay grade: I
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,311
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,362
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mina Kaji is a Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in New York - New York, New York. 2025 total compensation came to $134,311. They are classified at grade I.

Brittany Trotter

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$133,954

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $132,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,954
Pay grade: I
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,954
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,770
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Brittany Trotter holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,954. Their pay grade is I.

Crystal Essiaw

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$133,842

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $132,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,842
Pay grade: I
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,842
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,180
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Crystal Essiaw works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Crystal earned $133,842 in 2026. Their pay grade is I.

Donna Sampson

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD17
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Donna Sampson works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donna earned $132,638 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Marlo Johnson

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD10
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Marlo Johnson works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Marlo earned $129,904 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Monica Russo

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$128,521

Sub-department: Federal Transit Administration
Base pay: $128,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,521
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,446
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD09
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,898
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Department of Transportation, Monica Russo serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,521. They are classified at grade 12.

Latoya Johnsonkeelen

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$127,564

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $127,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,564
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,564
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 130000121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Latoya Johnsonkeelen works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Georgia. Latoya earned $127,564 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Latoya Johnson-Keelen

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$126,302

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Base pay: $126,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,302
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,302
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD01
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 130000121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Latoya Johnson-Keelen works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Georgia. Latoya earned $126,302 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Eva Ngai

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$123,276

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $123,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,276
Pay grade: H
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,276
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,508
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Eva Ngai works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Eva earned $123,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is H.

Dario Lopez Capera

Public Affairs/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$121,684

Sub-department: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Base pay: $121,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,684
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD10
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,850
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Dario Lopez Capera works as a Public Affairs for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dario earned $121,684 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.