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

Agency file

Railroad Retirement Board

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Railroad Retirement Board plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2024, this agency had 791 employees with median total compensation of $99,670; the highest distinct record was $221,900.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $83.1M
Employees: 791
Median total: $99,670
Highest record: $221,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$191,900+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 791 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,670) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $104,994 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $10 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$54,728

$73,499

$99,670

$130,833

$165,806

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $165,806 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,728. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Railroad Retirement Claims Examining

358 · $84,155

Miscellaneous Administration and Program

135 · $126,198

Information Technology Management

71 · $140,419

Claims Assistance and Examining

40 · $55,959

Auditing

27 · $119,287

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Michael Arnieri

Railroad Retirement Claims Examining/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0993
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Arnieri holds the role of Railroad Retirement Claims Examining at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,681. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenneth Earp

Supply Program Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2003
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Earp is a Supply Program Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $134,681. They are classified at grade 13.

Shauna Eubanks

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shauna Eubanks works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Shauna earned $134,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Anne Kelly

Railroad Retirement Claims Examining/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0993
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Kelly holds the role of Railroad Retirement Claims Examining at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,681. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Kienzle

Financial Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Kienzle works as a Financial Administration and Program for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Mary earned $134,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Knudson

Auditing/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Mark Knudson serves as a Auditing based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,681. They are classified at grade 13.

Latrece Mcginnis

Railroad Retirement Claims Examining/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0993
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latrece Mcginnis works as a Railroad Retirement Claims Examining for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Latrece earned $134,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sean Mcneany

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Sean Mcneany serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,681. They are classified at grade 13.

Patricia Mcpeek

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Mcpeek is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $134,681. They are classified at grade 13.

Lawrence Payne

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lawrence Payne holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,681. Their pay grade is 13.

Chad Peek

Government Information Specialist/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0306
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chad Peek holds the role of Government Information Specialist at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,681. Their pay grade is 13.

Hasael Roman

Contracting/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hasael Roman works as a Contracting for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Hasael earned $134,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Melodi Sapyta

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melodi Sapyta works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Melodi earned $134,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Prem Vemulakonda

Information Technology Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Prem Vemulakonda holds the role of Information Technology Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,681. Their pay grade is 13.

Ann Tomory

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,681

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,681
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,681
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, Ann Tomory serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,681. They are classified at grade 13.

Sarah Assaid

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Roanoke
Work county: Roanoke
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512100770
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Assaid is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Railroad Retirement Board based in Roanoke, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $134,419. They are classified at grade 14.

Antony Haynes

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$133,068

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $133,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,068
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Charlotte
Work county: Mecklenburg
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,068
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370870119
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Antony Haynes works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Railroad Retirement Board based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Antony earned $133,068 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

William Young

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$132,753

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $132,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,753
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,753
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Railroad Retirement Board, William Young serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,753. They are classified at grade 14.

Arthur Gaerlan

Information Technology Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$132,271

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $132,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,271
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Covina
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,271
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060890037
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arthur Gaerlan holds the role of Information Technology Management at Railroad Retirement Board based in Covina, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,271. Their pay grade is 13.

Patrick Vaughan

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$131,305

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $131,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,305
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Des Moines
Work county: Polk
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,305
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 192260153
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Vaughan works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Railroad Retirement Board based in Des Moines, Iowa. Patrick earned $131,305 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Afshin Biranvand

Information Technology Management/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2210
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Afshin Biranvand works as a Information Technology Management for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Afshin earned $130,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kim Holloway

Administrative Officer/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0341
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kim Holloway is a Administrative Officer at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $130,833. They are classified at grade 13.

Michele Johnson

Financial Administration and Program/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michele Johnson holds the role of Financial Administration and Program at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,833. Their pay grade is 13.

Emmanuel Nnamani

Auditing/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0511
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emmanuel Nnamani is a Auditing at Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $130,833. They are classified at grade 13.

Karen Oberg

Statistics/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1530
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Oberg works as a Statistics for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Karen earned $130,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Reich

Accounting/Railroad Retirement Board

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Railroad Retirement Board
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0510
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Reich works as a Accounting for Railroad Retirement Board based in Chicago, Illinois. Christopher earned $130,833 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.