City of Seattle / Seattle Department of Transportation
Agency file
The Seattle Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2024, this agency had 1,184 employees with median total compensation of $124,946; the highest distinct record was $319,696.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,184 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($124,946) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $181,605 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $78,936. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Christopher Kartheiser serves as a Transportation Planner,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jessica Kim serves as a Transportation Planner,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Katherine Rice is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Sara Colling holds the role of Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Kristina Curtiss serves as a Transportation Planner,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,107.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bryan Harris works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Bryan earned $140,920 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Connor Mccoy works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Connor earned $140,920 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Aliz Logman is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $140,920.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Ryan Nishikawa serves as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,296.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Maria Boehm serves as a Civil Engineer,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,088.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Alexander Logsdon serves as a Civil Engineer,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,088.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Christopher Rasor holds the role of Civil Engineer,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,088.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Chai Spang works as a Civil Engineer,Associate for Seattle Department of Transportation. Chai earned $140,088 in 2024.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Curtis Walton is a Civil Engineer,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $140,088.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Joseph Woletz holds the role of Civil Engineer,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,088.
Bridge Maintenance Mechanic Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
David Engeseth is a Bridge Maintenance Mechanic Crew Chief at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $139,942.