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 16
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Dave Prihoda holds the role of Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,946.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Gabrielle Skorupa works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate for Seattle Department of Transportation. Gabrielle earned $124,946 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Kibret Temesgen holds the role of Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,946.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Yohannes Tesfay holds the role of Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,946.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Karlie Whitmire is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $124,946.
Public Relations Supervisor/Seattle Department of Transportation
Brian Hardison holds the role of Public Relations Supervisor at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,989.
Environmental Analyst,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Laurel Kanawyer holds the role of Environmental Analyst,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,365.
Real Property Agent Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Lynnesha Bryant holds the role of Real Property Agent Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,115.
Real Property Agent Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Paula Ferreira-Smith holds the role of Real Property Agent Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,115.
Carpenter Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Todd Husted holds the role of Carpenter Crew Chief at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,013.
Carpenter Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Prizroy Ongque works as a Carpenter Crew Chief for Seattle Department of Transportation. Prizroy earned $122,013 in 2024.
Bridge Maintenance Mechanic/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ryan Caldara is a Bridge Maintenance Mechanic at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $121,826.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Neydin Gaspar works as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Neydin earned $121,701 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tanya He holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,701.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Alexandra King serves as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,701.
Building Project Coordinator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jan-Paulo Lorenzana holds the role of Building Project Coordinator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,701.
Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Katie Lyle serves as a Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,701.
Executive Assistant, Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Alicia O'Flaherty is a Executive Assistant, Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $121,701.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Isabella Ramirez works as a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu for Seattle Department of Transportation. Isabella earned $121,701 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Timothy Vick serves as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,701.
Transportation Planner,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jordan Hoy is a Transportation Planner,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $121,077.
Transportation Planner,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Sarah Wallace serves as a Transportation Planner,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,077.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Lucas Gordon serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,162.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jimmy Priest Jr holds the role of Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,162.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Allyn Roy holds the role of Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,162.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate/Seattle Department of Transportation
Dawit Yohanes is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Associate at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $120,162.
Civil Engineer,Assistant II/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Christina Capobianchi serves as a Civil Engineer,Assistant II. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,309.
Civil Engineer,Assistant III/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Karina Marin Duran serves as a Civil Engineer,Assistant III. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,309.
Civil Engineer,Assistant III/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tung Nguyen is a Civil Engineer,Assistant III at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $119,309.
Parking Pay Station Shop,Supervisor/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mahdi Mohammed is a Parking Pay Station Shop,Supervisor at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $118,976.
Sign Painter Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Robin Ford holds the role of Sign Painter Crew Chief at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,706.
Bridge Operations General Supervisor/Seattle Department of Transportation
Gregory Silcox works as a Bridge Operations General Supervisor for Seattle Department of Transportation. Gregory earned $118,269 in 2024.
Bridge Maintenance General Supervisor/Seattle Department of Transportation
Traice Alexenko works as a Bridge Maintenance General Supervisor for Seattle Department of Transportation. Traice earned $118,102 in 2024.
Carpenter Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Reif Hereford holds the role of Carpenter Crew Chief at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,270.
Bridge Maintenance Mechanic/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Joe Esparza serves as a Bridge Maintenance Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,125.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Austin Brown works as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Austin earned $116,958 in 2024.
Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Rachel Greene is a Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $116,958.
Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Stephanie Killough serves as a Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,958.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Zachariah Martinez serves as a Safety and Health Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,958.
Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Angella Tillis works as a Project Fund and Agreements Coordinator,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Angella earned $116,958 in 2024.