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

Job-title file

Railroad Safety

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

512 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $110,020, below the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 512
Total payroll: $58M
Role median: $110,020
Agency median: $137,624
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,966$170,992+

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

How total compensation varies among the 512 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.

Compare departments

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

Railroad Safety is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $110,020 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,028 · 20

Median total compensation for the Railroad Safety 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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Kevin Keane

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,352

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,352
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Auburn
Work county: Placer
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060200061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Keane works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Auburn, California. Kevin earned $99,352 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Dustin Tiedemann

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,352

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,352
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Carson City
Work county: Carson City
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320050510
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Dustin Tiedemann serves as a Railroad Safety based in Carson City, Nevada. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,352. They are classified at grade 12.

William Waters

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Union Bridge
Work county: Carroll
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241600013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Waters is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Union Bridge, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Anthony Smith

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Anthony Smith serves as a Railroad Safety based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Kevin Banks

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Banks is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Jennifer Gallant

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Jennifer Gallant serves as a Railroad Safety based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Kenneth Mcdaniel

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mercersburg
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 425060055
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Mcdaniel works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Kenneth earned $99,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Craig Wilson

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,091

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,091
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Otisville
Work county: Genesee
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,091
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 263730049
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Craig Wilson serves as a Railroad Safety based in Otisville, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,091. They are classified at grade 12.

Brian Edwards

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,091

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,091
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Clio
Work county: Genesee
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,091
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261010049
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Edwards is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Clio, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $99,091. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Kolman

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,091

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,091
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Detroit
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,091
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Kolman works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Detroit, Michigan. Michael earned $99,091 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Matthew Rimel

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$99,091

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $99,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,091
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Newport
Work county: Monroe
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,091
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 263553115
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Rimel works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Newport, Michigan. Matthew earned $99,091 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

John Powell

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$98,859

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $98,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,859
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Post Falls
Work county: Kootenai
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,859
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161460055
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, John Powell serves as a Railroad Safety based in Post Falls, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,859. They are classified at grade 12.

Hays Harrington

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$98,859

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $98,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,859
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Coeur D Alene
Work county: Kootenai
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,859
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160300055
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hays Harrington holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,859. Their pay grade is 12.