U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Social Security Administration / Transportation Specialist

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Transportation Specialist

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

3 employees hold this title in Social Security Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $122,334, above the department median of $97,898.

Employees: 3
Total payroll: $363K
Role median: $122,334
Agency median: $97,898
Comparison: Above

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 Social Security Administration, the median of $122,334 ranks #8 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Transportation Safety Board

$184,878 · 22

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

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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Other job titles in Social Security Administration

Accounting 46
Actuarial Science 41
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 50
Administrative Law Judge 1,204
Administrative Officer 11
Audiovisual Production 29
Auditing 92
Budget Analysis 112
Building Management 56
Carpentry 12
Cash Processing 16
Claims Assistance and Examining 804
Computer Clerk and Assistant 20
Computer Operation 53
Contact Representative 11,102
Contracting 99
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 8
Economist 32
Electrician 17
Emergency Management Specialist 8
Equal Employment Opportunity 122
Equipment Operator 8
Financial Administration and Program 235
General Attorney 3,362
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,876
Government Information Specialist 52
Human Resources Management 879
Human Resources Management Student Trainee 9
Industrial Hygiene 12
Information Technology Management 4,288
Interior Design 8
Invalid 10
Inventory Management 9
Language Specialist 13
Legal Assistance 1,833
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 18
Mail and File 132
Maintenance Mechanic 10
Management and Program Analysis 2,889
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 48
Materials Handler 38
Mathematical Statistics 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 965
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 543
Motor Vehicle Operating 18
Nurse 9
Office Automation Clerical and Assistance 13
Operations Research 16
Paralegal Specialist 746
Pipefitting 12
Program Management 77
Public Affairs 158
Secretary 45
Security Administration 114
Social Insurance Administration 29,755
Social Science 28
Social Science Student Trainee 76
Supply Clerical and Technician 8
Support Services Administration 49
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 27

Record list

Employees with this title

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William Clark

Transportation Specialist/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$137,608

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $136,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,608
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodlawn
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,658
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

William Clark holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Social Security Administration based in Woodlawn, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,608. Their pay grade is 13.

Curtis Adams

Transportation Specialist/Social Security Administration

2025 total comp

$122,334

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $121,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,334
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Woodlawn
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,684
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,850
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At Social Security Administration, Curtis Adams serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,334. They are classified at grade 12.

Randy Novak

Transportation Specialist/Social Security Administration

2026 total comp

$103,040

Sub-department: Social Security Administration
Base pay: $102,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,040
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Woodlawn
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Carl

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,540
Agency Code (OPM): SZ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SZ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101

At Social Security Administration, Randy Novak serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Woodlawn, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,040. They are classified at grade 11.