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.

20 employees hold this title in National Transportation Safety Board. Median total compensation for the role is $153,028, below the department median of $163,768.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $153,028
Agency median: $163,768
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$124,583$187,461+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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 $153,028 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$110,020 · 512

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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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 county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

James Southworth

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Southworth is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Hipskind

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$177,341

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $177,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,341
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Valparaiso
Work county: Porter
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,341
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 184960127
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Hipskind is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Valparaiso, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $177,341. They are classified at grade 14.

Thomas Johnson

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sykesville
Work county: Carroll
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241530013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Transportation Safety Board, Thomas Johnson serves as a Railroad Safety based in Sykesville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Troy Lloyd

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Troy Lloyd holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,923. Their pay grade is 14.

Don Rhine

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$170,515

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $170,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,515
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ontario
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,515
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062550071
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Don Rhine works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Ontario, California. Don earned $170,515 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Benjamin Strot

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$158,504

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $158,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,504
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Aurora
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,504
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080110001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Strot holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Aurora, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,504. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Gordon

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$158,109

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $158,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,109
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Buchanan
Work county: Botetourt
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510340023
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Transportation Safety Board, Robert Gordon serves as a Railroad Safety based in Buchanan, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,109. They are classified at grade 15.

Sheryl Harley

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sheryl Harley holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,982. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Skolnekovich

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Skolnekovich is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

David Casaceli

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$152,719

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $152,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,719
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Imlay City
Work county: Lapeer
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,719
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262420087
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Casaceli is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Imlay City, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $152,719. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Bachmeier

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$150,713

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $150,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,713
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bismarck
Work county: Burleigh
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,713
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Bachmeier is a Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Bismarck, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $150,713. They are classified at grade 14.

Zachary Zagata

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$148,527

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $148,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,527
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Billings
Work county: Yellowstone
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,527
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Transportation Safety Board, Zachary Zagata serves as a Railroad Safety based in Billings, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,527. They are classified at grade 15.

Gregory Scott

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$146,639

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $146,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,639
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clifton Forge
Work county: Alleghany
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,639
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510550005
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Transportation Safety Board, Gregory Scott serves as a Railroad Safety based in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,639. They are classified at grade 14.

Matthew Thompson

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$145,955

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $145,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,955
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Federal Way
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530735033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Thompson works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Federal Way, Washington. Matthew earned $145,955 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

John Morris

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$138,046

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $138,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,046
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Quincy
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,046
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251060021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Morris works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Quincy, Massachusetts. John earned $138,046 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Darius Mack

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$137,178

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $137,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,178
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mckinney
Work county: Collin
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 484230085
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darius Mack holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Mckinney, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,178. Their pay grade is 14.

Adolfo Rodrigues

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$135,107

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $135,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,107
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lincoln
Work county: Placer
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,107
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061890061
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At National Transportation Safety Board, Adolfo Rodrigues serves as a Railroad Safety based in Lincoln, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,107. They are classified at grade 14.

Patrick Richardson

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$124,751

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $124,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,751
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Davidson
Work county: Mecklenburg
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371200119
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Richardson holds the role of Railroad Safety at National Transportation Safety Board based in Davidson, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,751. Their pay grade is 14.

Jon Kraholik

Railroad Safety/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$124,583

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $124,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,583
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Harrisburg
Work county: Dauphin
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,583
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423500043
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2121
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jon Kraholik works as a Railroad Safety for National Transportation Safety Board based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Jon earned $124,583 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.