U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Railroad Retirement Board / Human Resources Management

Job-title file

Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board, U.S. Federal Government

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

24 employees hold this title in Railroad Retirement Board. Median total compensation for the role is $128,412, above the department median of $106,731.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.1M
Role median: $128,412
Agency median: $106,731
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,728$189,679+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Human Resources Management pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 912,430 people — is $75,940. Railroad Retirement Board pays a median base salary of $128,412 for this role, 69% above that figure — about the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Railroad Retirement Board sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,180

$58,610

$75,940

$99,380

$128,720

Railroad Retirement Board median · $128,412

The bar is the range of annual wages for Human Resources Specialists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Railroad Retirement Board’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Railroad Retirement Board is $128,412, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Human Resources Management is held in 82 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Railroad Retirement Board, the median of $128,412 ranks #68 of 82.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$259,302 · 19

Federal Reserve System

$206,679 · 37

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$200,059 · 33

Merit Systems Protection Board

$189,917 · 6

Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

$187,093 · 7

Securities and Exchange Commission

$186,801 · 75

Surface Transportation Board

$182,700 · 5

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$180,565 · 7

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$178,382 · 189

Presidio Trust

$177,855 · 7

Federal Labor Relations Authority

$177,498 · 4

Federal Communications Commission

$175,394 · 22

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

Same department

Other job titles in Railroad Retirement Board

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nancy Bitzer

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Nancy Bitzer works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Nancy earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Shadia Schultz

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$180,850

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $180,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,850
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Covina
Work state: California
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,850
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 060890037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Shadia Schultz is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Covina, California. 2026 total compensation came to $180,850. They are classified at grade 14.

Michele Stegall

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2025 total comp

$171,694

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $171,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,694
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,694
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Michele Stegall holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,694. Their pay grade is 14.

Martin Lino

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Owings Mills
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 241174005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Martin Lino works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Martin earned $158,306 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Susan Chin

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$154,682

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $154,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,682
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,682
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Susan Chin is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $154,682. They are classified at grade 13.

Catherine Nolan

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$154,682

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $154,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,682
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,682
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

At Railroad Retirement Board, Catherine Nolan serves as a Human Resources Management based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,682. They are classified at grade 13.

Meghan O'Connor

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$150,715

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $150,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,715
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,715
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Meghan O'Connor works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Meghan earned $150,715 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Patrick Jenkins

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$149,979

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $149,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,979
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,979
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Patrick Jenkins is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $149,979. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Salas

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Waldorf
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 241639017
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Jennifer Salas works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Waldorf, Maryland. Jennifer earned $146,143 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Regina Block

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$130,080

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,080
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,080
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Regina Block works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Regina earned $130,080 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Tanisha Cooper

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$130,080

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,080
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,080
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Tanisha Cooper is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $130,080. They are classified at grade 12.

James Dressler

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$130,080

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,080
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,080
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

James Dressler holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,080. Their pay grade is 12.

Yasi Abernathy

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$126,744

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $126,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,744
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,744
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Yasi Abernathy holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,744. Their pay grade is 12.

Joann Gutierrez

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$126,744

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $126,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,744
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,744
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Joann Gutierrez holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,744. Their pay grade is 12.

Robin Kleemann

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$119,315

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $119,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,315
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,315
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 175120119
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Robin Kleemann holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Madison, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,315. Their pay grade is 12.

Elsa Torres

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$113,402

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $113,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,402
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,402
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Elsa Torres works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Elsa earned $113,402 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Lecherie Sanford

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$112,036

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $112,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,036
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Virginia Beach
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,036
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 512540810
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Lecherie Sanford works as a Human Resources Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Lecherie earned $112,036 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Crystal Scarborough

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$108,134

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $108,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,134
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Danvers
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,134
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 250255009
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

At Railroad Retirement Board, Crystal Scarborough serves as a Human Resources Management based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,134. They are classified at grade 12.

Tamara Hendrix

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$107,038

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $107,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,038
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Midlothian
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,038
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 484570139
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Tamara Hendrix is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Midlothian, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $107,038. They are classified at grade 12.

Deniece Brown

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$103,395

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $103,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,395
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,395
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

At Railroad Retirement Board, Deniece Brown serves as a Human Resources Management based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,395. They are classified at grade 12.

Darnell Lollis

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$96,878

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $96,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,878
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Schertz
Work state: Texas
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,878
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 486237029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Darnell Lollis is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Schertz, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $96,878. They are classified at grade 12.

Lea Bickford

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$95,475

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $95,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,475
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Palm Coast
Work state: Florida
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,475
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 122439035
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Lea Bickford holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Palm Coast, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,475. Their pay grade is 12.

Brooke Lowe

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2026 total comp

$68,999

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $68,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,999
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,999
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,727
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Brooke Lowe is a Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $68,999. They are classified at grade 09.

Salvador Delgado

Human Resources Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Agency Code (OPM): RR
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): RR00
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201

Salvador Delgado holds the role of Human Resources Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,728. Their pay grade is 07.