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
Highest-paid first / page 11
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Craig Buckton holds the role of Signal Electrician,Journey-Level at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Andrew Cegelske serves as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Armando Fuentes is a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Shayne Greene holds the role of Signal Electrician,Journey-Level at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Kyle Mcgill holds the role of Signal Electrician,Journey-Level at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Scott Mcgill serves as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Dennis Mitchell is a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jose Munoz serves as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Caleb Parrett works as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level for Seattle Department of Transportation. Caleb earned $145,558 in 2024.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
William Prellwitz works as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level for Seattle Department of Transportation. William earned $145,558 in 2024.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Ralph Studer serves as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,558.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Scott Takenaga works as a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level for Seattle Department of Transportation. Scott earned $145,558 in 2024.
Signal Electrician,Journey-Level/Seattle Department of Transportation
Troy Vigil is a Signal Electrician,Journey-Level at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $145,558.
Bridge Electrical Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Benjamin Ivanek works as a Bridge Electrical Crew Chief for Seattle Department of Transportation. Benjamin earned $144,976 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Leila Banakar serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,373.
Real Property Agent Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Leslie Bloomer holds the role of Real Property Agent Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,520.
Real Property Agent Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Loretta Gilbane works as a Real Property Agent Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Loretta earned $143,520 in 2024.
Real Property Agent Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Gretchen Haydel is a Real Property Agent Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $143,520.
Information Technology Professional C Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Zohaib Shah is a Information Technology Professional C Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $143,021.
Information Technology Professional C Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Robert Dalton is a Information Technology Professional C Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $141,794.
Arborist/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Nolan Rundquist serves as a Arborist. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,502.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Carolyn Birkenfeld 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
Hayden Campbell is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Katherine Chesick holds the role of Environmental Analyst,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $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.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Matt Gertz is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
David Goodman is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $141,107.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Nathan Hancock holds the role of Environmental Analyst,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,107.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ryan Holtz holds the role of Environmental Analyst,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, Christopher Kartheiser serves as a Transportation Planner,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Quinn Kelly is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $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
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Samantha Mock serves as a Transportation Planner,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,107.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Rahi Patel works as a Transportation Planner,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Rahi earned $141,107 in 2024.
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
Sarah Saviskas is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $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
Aliz Logman is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $140,920.
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.