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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Justin Easterday

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$87,602

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $87,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,602
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ellsworth
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,602
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 192720079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Easterday works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Ellsworth, Iowa. Justin earned $87,602 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Frank Cortez

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$87,602

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $87,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,602
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Des Moines
Work county: Polk
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,602
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 192260153
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Frank Cortez serves as a Railroad Safety based in Des Moines, Iowa. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,602. They are classified at grade 12.

Philip Abernathy

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Lexington
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450520063
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Philip Abernathy works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Columbia, South Carolina. Philip earned $86,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Richard Southerland

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Jacksboro
Work county: Campbell
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471198013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Southerland holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Jacksboro, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.

Brian Macek

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Gothenburg
Work county: Dawson
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 312060047
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Brian Macek serves as a Railroad Safety based in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Phillip Clark

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Phillip Clark works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Phillip earned $86,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Eric Benson

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Beckley
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540170081
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Benson is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Beckley, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Dylan Berry

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Dumas
Work county: Moore
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482000341
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Dylan Berry serves as a Railroad Safety based in Dumas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

David Bourland

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, David Bourland serves as a Railroad Safety based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Donald Clinton

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Springfield
Work county: Lane
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411960039
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Donald Clinton serves as a Railroad Safety based in Springfield, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Caleb Cyrus

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fort Gay
Work county: Wayne
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540940099
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caleb Cyrus is a Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Fort Gay, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Fredrick Dedrick

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Toledo
Work county: Lucas
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 398120095
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fredrick Dedrick works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Toledo, Ohio. Fredrick earned $86,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Brandon Fritsche

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: North Platte
Work county: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313520111
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Fritsche holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in North Platte, Nebraska. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.

Shane Kennedy

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Punxsutawney
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426840065
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shane Kennedy works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Shane earned $86,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

David Oneal

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Beaumont
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Oneal holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.

James Seiler

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: North Platte
Work county: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313520111
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, James Seiler serves as a Railroad Safety based in North Platte, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Gregory Udolph

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work county: East Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Udolph works as a Railroad Safety for Department of Transportation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gregory earned $86,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Ronando Wimbush

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Macon
Work county: Bibb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133390021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ronando Wimbush holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Macon, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.

Tiffany Kellum

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mobile
Work county: Mobile
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Transportation, Tiffany Kellum serves as a Railroad Safety based in Mobile, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.

Aaron Swanson

Railroad Safety/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Federal Railroad Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Appleton
Work county: Calumet
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 550170015
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Swanson holds the role of Railroad Safety at Department of Transportation based in Appleton, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,962. Their pay grade is 12.