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

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Transportation Specialist

Operate vehicles or heavy equipment safely to move people or materials, and perform routine checks.

22 employees hold this title in National Transportation Safety Board. Median total compensation for the role is $184,878, above the department median of $167,902.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.9M
Role median: $184,878
Agency median: $167,902
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$95,494$210,749+

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

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.

Compare departments

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

Transportation Specialist is held in 21 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Transportation Safety Board, the median of $184,878 ranks #1 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$165,604 · 1

Department of State

$158,306 · 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$145,504 · 6

Department of Commerce

$141,589 · 19

Department of Homeland Security

$132,604 · 197

Environmental Protection Agency

$124,649 · 2

Social Security Administration

$122,334 · 3

United States Agency for International Development

$122,294 · 5

Department of Transportation

$121,782 · 7,812

Department of Health and Human Services

$120,032 · 6

General Services Administration

$113,751 · 19

Department of Agriculture

$108,071 · 299

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

Compare jurisdictions

Transportation Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $120,163 ranks #2 of 6. See Transportation Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$142,888 · 14

$102,239 · 220

$101,290 · 5

$63,148 · 999

New York Public Authorities

$45,388 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Transportation Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Loren Groff

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$218,750

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $218,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,750
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,000
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Loren Groff is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $218,750. They are classified at grade 00.

Lisandra Garayvega

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$199,700

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At National Transportation Safety Board, Lisandra Garayvega serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Jana Price

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$198,000

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,000
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At National Transportation Safety Board, Jana Price serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,000. They are classified at grade 15.

Eric Emery

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$197,600

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,600
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Eric Emery is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,600. They are classified at grade 15.

Brandi Baldwin

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Alexis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Brandi Baldwin works as a Transportation Specialist for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brandi earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Nicholas Worrell

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Nicholas Worrell is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Sweeney

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$196,750

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,750
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Margaret Sweeney is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $196,750. They are classified at grade 15.

Lisandra Garay-Vega

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$196,700

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Lisandra Garay-Vega works as a Transportation Specialist for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lisandra earned $196,700 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Beaton

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Robert Beaton holds the role of Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Dujuan Sevillian

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$191,850

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,850
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Dujuan Sevillian is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $191,850. They are classified at grade 15.

Brian Soper

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$185,392

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $185,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,392
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chapel Hill
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,392
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 370860135
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At National Transportation Safety Board, Brian Soper serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $185,392. They are classified at grade 15.

Marvin Frantz

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$184,363

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $184,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,363
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,363
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At National Transportation Safety Board, Marvin Frantz serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,363. They are classified at grade 15.

Betty Koschig

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$183,738

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $183,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,738
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Conroe
Work state: Texas
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,738
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 481510339
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At National Transportation Safety Board, Betty Koschig serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Conroe, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,738. They are classified at grade 14.

Julie Perrot

Transportation Specialist/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Anne

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Julie Perrot works as a Transportation Specialist for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julie earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Leah Walton

Transportation Specialist/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Leah Walton is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Raymond Hoyt

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Raymond Hoyt is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Kara Waldrup

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Kara Waldrup works as a Transportation Specialist for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kara earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Ryan Smith

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2024 total comp

$167,576

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,576
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Ryan Smith holds the role of Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,576. Their pay grade is 14.

Jerald Rainey

Transportation Specialist/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Jerald Rainey is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Sophia Peerzada

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Naseem

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Sophia Peerzada is a Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $129,904. They are classified at grade 13.

Anthony Lam

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2025 total comp

$124,599

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Kawai

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Anthony Lam holds the role of Transportation Specialist at National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,599. Their pay grade is 13.

Bryan Delaney

Transportation Specialist/National Transportation Safety Board

2026 total comp

$95,494

Sub-department: National Transportation Safety Board
Base pay: $93,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,494
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Kendall

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,994
Agency Code (OPM): TB
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TB00
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

Bryan Delaney works as a Transportation Specialist for National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, District of Columbia. Bryan earned $95,494 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.