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
Page 13
Parking Pay Station Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tong Trinh is a Parking Pay Station Technician at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $98,342.
Parking Pay Station Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mengesha Sebhatu works as a Parking Pay Station Technician for Seattle Department of Transportation. Mengesha earned $98,342 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Dustin Jessum serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,134.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Hector Sidoine is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $98,134.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Viengsavanh Chittananonh works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I for Seattle Department of Transportation. Viengsavanh earned $98,134 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Virginia Telmo works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I for Seattle Department of Transportation. Virginia earned $98,134 in 2024.
Street Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Christopher Plevyak holds the role of Street Maintenance Crew Chief at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,614.
Arboriculturist/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ashlee Garrido is a Arboriculturist at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $97,469.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Leslie Cooper holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Raul Gonzalez serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Hector Hernandez serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Anthony Watson holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Patrick Carter holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jarode Duncan serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Michaela Jones works as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Michaela earned $96,782 in 2024.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Paul Roach is a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Brian Vincent is a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Heamani Takai serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,782.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bryan Burgen works as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Bryan earned $96,782 in 2024.
Administrative Staff Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
Nancy Pometta is a Administrative Staff Assistant at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $96,574.
Complaint Investigator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Shelby Said works as a Complaint Investigator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Shelby earned $96,574 in 2024.
Tree Trimmer,Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ethan Copple is a Tree Trimmer,Lead at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $96,554.
Tree Trimmer,Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
Peter Anderson works as a Tree Trimmer,Lead for Seattle Department of Transportation. Peter earned $96,554 in 2024.
Tree Trimmer,Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Brian Perry serves as a Tree Trimmer,Lead. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,554.
Transportation Planner,Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
Elise Gaubatz holds the role of Transportation Planner,Assistant at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,304.
Asphalt Paving Crew Chief Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jason Everding holds the role of Asphalt Paving Crew Chief Assistant at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,763.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Cliserio Bonilla works as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Cliserio earned $94,827 in 2024.
Planning and Development Specialist I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Rebeca Estrada holds the role of Planning and Development Specialist I at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,827.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mike Jacobs holds the role of Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jeremy Juraszek holds the role of Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Paulino serves as a Cement Finisher,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Shane Rock is a Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Pita Teulilo holds the role of Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Maka Vao serves as a Cement Finisher,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mosese Vea works as a Cement Finisher,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Mosese earned $94,494 in 2024.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Sione Soakai is a Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Joseph Klaiber works as a Cement Finisher,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $94,494 in 2024.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Robert Pasquariello holds the role of Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,494.
Cement Finisher,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tanielu Tunu holds the role of Cement Finisher,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,494.
Engineering Emergency Laborer/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jesus Almanza is a Engineering Emergency Laborer at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $94,203.