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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Patrick Boyd

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Nottingham
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241139005
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Patrick Boyd serves as a Railroad Safety based in Nottingham, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Kurt Erickson

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$136,414

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $136,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,414
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington Hts
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,414
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 170280031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kurt Erickson works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Arlington Hts, Illinois. Kurt earned $136,414 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Mitchell Goetz

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$136,414

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $136,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,414
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,414
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Mitchell Goetz serves as a Railroad Safety based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,414. They are classified at grade 14.

Roman Chavez

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$136,280

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $136,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,280
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Apple Valley
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,280
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060115071
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roman Chavez is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Apple Valley, California. 2024 total compensation came to $136,280. They are classified at grade 13.

Douglas Lane

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,834

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,834
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albany
Work county: Albany
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,834
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360050001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Lane works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Albany, New York. Douglas earned $134,834 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Pirato

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,833

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,833
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hayden
Work county: Kootenai
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160688055
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Pirato is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Hayden, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $134,833. They are classified at grade 14.

Dillon Ondo

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Dillon Ondo serves as a Railroad Safety based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,681. They are classified at grade 13.

David Gildea

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Duncansville
Work county: Blair
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422110013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Gildea is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $134,435. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Rusnak

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Augustine
Work county: Saint Johns
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122690109
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Richard Rusnak serves as a Railroad Safety based in Saint Augustine, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,435. They are classified at grade 13.

Vernon Walker

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Antlers
Work county: Pushmataha
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400170127
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vernon Walker holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Antlers, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,435. Their pay grade is 13.

Tamara Wagner

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bismarck
Work county: Burleigh
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Tamara Wagner serves as a Railroad Safety based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,435. They are classified at grade 13.

James Talley

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New Port Richey
Work county: Pasco
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122180101
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, James Talley serves as a Railroad Safety based in New Port Richey, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,419. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Weyandt

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dover
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120845057
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Weyandt is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Dover, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $134,419. They are classified at grade 14.

James Hurley

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Abingdon
Work county: Harford
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240017025
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Hurley works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Abingdon, Maryland. James earned $133,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

David Mouldon

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$133,481

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $133,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,481
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Highland
Work county: Madison
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173900119
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Mouldon holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Highland, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,481. Their pay grade is 14.

Brian Chavez

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$133,390

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $133,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,390
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Roseville
Work county: Placer
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063110061
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Chavez holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Roseville, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,390. Their pay grade is 13.

James Cassatt

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$133,207

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $133,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sandusky
Work county: Erie
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 397290043
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Cassatt holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Sandusky, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,207. Their pay grade is 13.

John Laprice

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$132,807

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $132,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,807
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lindenhurst
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 363270103
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Laprice is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Lindenhurst, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $132,807. They are classified at grade 12.

Raymond Tyrrell

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$132,807

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $132,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,807
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Wappingers Falls
Work county: Dutchess
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 366380027
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Raymond Tyrrell is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Wappingers Falls, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $132,807. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Flynn

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$132,244

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $132,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,244
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Omaha
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,244
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313620055
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Flynn is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Omaha, Nebraska. 2024 total compensation came to $132,244. They are classified at grade 13.