U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Transportation Safety Board / Railroad Safety

Job-title file

Railroad Safety

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

22 employees hold this title in National Transportation Safety Board. Median total compensation for the role is $160,591, below the department median of $167,902.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $160,591
Agency median: $167,902
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$137,154$196,979+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 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.

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

Railroad Safety is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Transportation Safety Board, the median of $160,591 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$115,425 · 550

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.

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Other job titles in National Transportation Safety Board

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ruben Payan

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$201,100

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,100
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Woodbine
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 241696013
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Ruben Payan works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Woodbine, Maryland. Ruben earned $201,100 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Dana Sanzo

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Dana Sanzo works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dana earned $191,289 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Thomas Johnson

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sykesville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Brett

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 241530013
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

At National Transportation Safety Board, Thomas Johnson serves as a Railroad Safety based in Sykesville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Troy Lloyd

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boonsboro
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 240160043
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Troy Lloyd holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Boonsboro, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Hipskind

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$180,974

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $180,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,974
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Valparaiso
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,974
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 184960127
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Richard Hipskind is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Valparaiso, Indiana. 2025 total compensation came to $180,974. They are classified at grade 14.

Don Rhine

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$180,850

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $180,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,850
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ontario
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,850
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 062550071
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Don Rhine works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Ontario, California. Don earned $180,850 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Sheryl Harley

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Sheryl Harley holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,902. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Gordon

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$167,672

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $167,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,672
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Buchanan
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,672
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 510340023
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

At National Transportation Safety Board, Robert Gordon serves as a Railroad Safety based in Buchanan, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,672. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Skolnekovich

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Richard Skolnekovich is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Zachary Zagata

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$162,740

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $162,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,740
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Billings
Work state: Montana
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,740
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

At National Transportation Safety Board, Zachary Zagata serves as a Railroad Safety based in Billings, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,740. They are classified at grade 15.

David Casaceli

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$161,860

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $161,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Imlay City
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,860
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 262420087
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

David Casaceli is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Imlay City, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $161,860. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Bachmeier

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$159,321

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $159,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bismarck
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,321
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Michael Bachmeier is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Bismarck, North Dakota. 2026 total compensation came to $159,321. They are classified at grade 14.

Gregory Scott

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$159,321

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $159,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clifton Forge
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,321
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510550005
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

At National Transportation Safety Board, Gregory Scott serves as a Railroad Safety based in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,321. They are classified at grade 14.

Matthew Thompson

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$153,594

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $153,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,594
Pay grade: 14
Work city: La Center
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,594
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 531080011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Matthew Thompson works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in La Center, Washington. Matthew earned $153,594 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Scott Lavallee

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$153,398

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $153,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,398
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,398
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Scott Lavallee works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Kansas City, Missouri. Scott earned $153,398 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Rodriguez

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$153,366

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $153,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,366
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orangevale
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,366
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 062572067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

David Rodriguez is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Orangevale, California. 2026 total compensation came to $153,366. They are classified at grade 14.

Benjamin Strot

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$152,572

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $152,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,572
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,572
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Benjamin Strot holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,572. Their pay grade is 14.

John Morris

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$151,950

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $151,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,950
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Quincy
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,950
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 251060021
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

John Morris works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Quincy, Massachusetts. John earned $151,950 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Darius Mack

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$150,411

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $150,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,411
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mckinney
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Timmond

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,411
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 484230085
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Darius Mack holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Mckinney, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,411. Their pay grade is 14.

Adolfo Rodrigues

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$148,718

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $148,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,718
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,718
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 061890061
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

At National Transportation Safety Board, Adolfo Rodrigues serves as a Railroad Safety based in Lincoln, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,718. They are classified at grade 14.

Jon Kraholik

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$141,157

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $141,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,157
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Harrisburg
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: Todd

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,157
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 423500043
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Jon Kraholik works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Jon earned $141,157 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Patrick Richardson

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$137,154

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $137,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,154
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Davidson
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,154
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 371200119
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121

Patrick Richardson holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Davidson, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,154. Their pay grade is 14.