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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Ronnie Cremeans

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$126,283

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $126,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,283
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Linden
Work county: San Joaquin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,283
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061898077
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ronnie Cremeans is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Linden, California. 2024 total compensation came to $126,283. They are classified at grade 12.

David Sima

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$126,198

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $126,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,198
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, David Sima serves as a Railroad Safety based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,198. They are classified at grade 12.

Rex White

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$126,198

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $126,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,198
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Crown Point
Work county: Lake
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 181100089
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rex White is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Crown Point, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $126,198. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Drury

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$126,037

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $126,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,037
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Drury is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Lenexa, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $126,037. They are classified at grade 13.

Timothy Stutz

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$125,985

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $125,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,985
Pay grade: 13
Work city: North Tonawanda
Work county: Niagara
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,985
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364330063
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Stutz is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in North Tonawanda, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $125,985. They are classified at grade 13.

David Graubard

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Etters
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422663133
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Graubard works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Etters, Pennsylvania. David earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Shane Mapes

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairfield
Work county: Adams
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422760001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shane Mapes holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,827. Their pay grade is 13.

Kirby O'Connor

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$125,685

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $125,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,685
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Idaho Springs
Work county: Clear Creek
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081240019
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kirby O'Connor works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Kirby earned $125,685 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Joseph Sokolsky

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Parkton
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241182005
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Sokolsky holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Parkton, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,650. Their pay grade is 12.

David Evans

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$125,628

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $125,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,628
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oceanside
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,628
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062510073
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, David Evans serves as a Railroad Safety based in Oceanside, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,628. They are classified at grade 13.

Timothy Pendleton

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,988

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,988
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Orangevale
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062572067
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Pendleton works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Orangevale, California. Timothy earned $124,988 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Steven Wolfe

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,712

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,712
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Menifee
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,712
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062116065
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Wolfe works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Menifee, California. Steven earned $124,712 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Kenneth Korsak

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,712

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,712
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Barstow
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,712
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060260071
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Kenneth Korsak serves as a Railroad Safety based in Barstow, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,712. They are classified at grade 12.

Thomas Hebert

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,609

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,609
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,609
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Thomas Hebert serves as a Railroad Safety based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,609. They are classified at grade 13.

Billy Carter

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pine Bluff
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 053150069
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Billy Carter is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Zacarias Biagtan

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Worden
Work county: Yellowstone
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 301302111
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zacarias Biagtan is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Worden, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Gregory Grant

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Evans
Work county: Columbia
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132045073
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Grant holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Evans, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Douglas Bryan

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$123,684

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $123,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Tomball
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486970201
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Bryan holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Tomball, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,684. Their pay grade is 12.

George Nobles

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$123,684

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $123,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Friendswood
Work county: Galveston
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482505167
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

George Nobles is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Friendswood, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $123,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Lesley Null

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$123,576

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $123,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rio Vista
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485791251
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lesley Null works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Rio Vista, Texas. Lesley earned $123,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Tina Blumenberg

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$123,136

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $123,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,136
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portage
Work county: Porter
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,136
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 184025127
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Tina Blumenberg serves as a Railroad Safety based in Portage, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,136. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Domres

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$123,043

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $123,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,043
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,043
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Domres works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thomas earned $123,043 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Justin Newcom

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$122,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $122,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chesterton
Work county: Porter
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 180820127
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Newcom holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Chesterton, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,962. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Moser

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$122,811

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $122,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,811
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Corsicana
Work county: Navarro
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481570349
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Moser works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Corsicana, Texas. Michael earned $122,811 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Timothy Presser

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$122,198

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $122,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pocatello
Work county: Bannock
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Timothy Presser serves as a Railroad Safety based in Pocatello, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,198. They are classified at grade 14.

Tessa Collins

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$122,198

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $122,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: West Fargo
Work county: Cass
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 383300017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tessa Collins is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in West Fargo, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $122,198. They are classified at grade 14.

Scott Hoose

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$121,463

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $121,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,463
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Detroit
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Hoose holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,463. Their pay grade is 12.

August Lubinski

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$121,342

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $121,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,342
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Solvang
Work county: Santa Barbara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,342
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063655083
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

August Lubinski is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Solvang, California. 2024 total compensation came to $121,342. They are classified at grade 12.