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 12
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.
Strategic Advisor 1, General Government/Seattle Department of Transportation
Meghan Alexenko works as a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government for Seattle Department of Transportation. Meghan earned $139,485 in 2024.
Manager 1, Finance, Budget, and Accounting/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jason Miller serves as a Manager 1, Finance, Budget, and Accounting. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,485.
Strategic Advisor 1, Courts Legal & Public Safety/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Molly Reeves serves as a Strategic Advisor 1, Courts Legal & Public Safety. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,485.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Madison Neyers serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,923.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Hannah Snow works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Hannah earned $138,923 in 2024.
Bridge Maintenance Mechanic,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bow Buchholz is a Bridge Maintenance Mechanic,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,802.
Bridge Maintenance Mechanic,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bryan Fowler works as a Bridge Maintenance Mechanic,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Bryan earned $136,802 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Brandon Billak is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,323.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bryan Bommersbach is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,323.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Nataliya Dernbach serves as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,323.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mary El Kidwani is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,323.
Executive Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Lauren Jones serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,323.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Holly Krejci serves as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,323.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ross Peizer works as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu for Seattle Department of Transportation. Ross earned $136,323 in 2024.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Patrick Pirtle serves as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,323.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Rafael Zuniga works as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Rafael earned $136,323 in 2024.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mark Bernardo is a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,157.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Vivian Trudeaux holds the role of Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,157.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Candace Brik works as a Capital Projects Coordinator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Candace earned $136,053 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Andrew Derscheid holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,053.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Lisa Harrison is a Capital Projects Coordinator at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,053.
Capital Projects Coordinator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jules Posadas holds the role of Capital Projects Coordinator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,053.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Joshua Gawne is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,032.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Baker Council is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,032.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Blaine Ebert is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,032.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Nicole Larson holds the role of Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,032.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Pauline Membrino holds the role of Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,032.
Transportation Planner,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Josh Steiner is a Transportation Planner,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $136,032.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Loann Nguyen works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Loann earned $135,886 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jerome Santos is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $135,886.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ryan Dinh is a Civil Engineer,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $134,638.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Stephen Fellin is a Civil Engineer,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $134,638.