U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Ship Operating

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Ship Operating at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

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

9 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $96,065, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $855.7K
Role median: $96,065
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$75,299$124,702+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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)

Ship Operating is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $96,065 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$107,761 · 18

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

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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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Johnny Belcher

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$128,392

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $128,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,392
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,392
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,392
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 48
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Johnny Belcher works as a Ship Operating for Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. Johnny earned $128,392 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Ryan Manuel

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$105,331

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $105,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,331
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,331
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,331
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Ryan Manuel works as a Ship Operating for Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. Ryan earned $105,331 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

William Slusher

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$103,849

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $103,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,849
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,849
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,849
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

At Department of Transportation, William Slusher serves as a Ship Operating based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,849. They are classified at grade 12.

Brian Amy

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$98,068

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $98,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,068
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,068
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,068
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

At Department of Transportation, Brian Amy serves as a Ship Operating based in Beaumont, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,068. They are classified at grade 12.

Tom Johansen

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$96,065

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $96,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,065
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,065
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,065
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Tom Johansen is a Ship Operating at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. 2026 total compensation came to $96,065. They are classified at grade 10.

Dean Wersig

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,445

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $87,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,445
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Bryan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,445
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,445
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Dean Wersig works as a Ship Operating for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Dean earned $87,445 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Addison Butcher

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,038

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,038
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,038
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,038
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Addison Butcher holds the role of Ship Operating at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,038. Their pay grade is 12.

Jerry Morris

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,183

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $80,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,183
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,183
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,183
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Jerry Morris works as a Ship Operating for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Jerry earned $80,183 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Jeffrey Eckert

Ship Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,299

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $75,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,299
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,299
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,299
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Jeffrey Eckert holds the role of Ship Operating at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,299. Their pay grade is 10.