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 19
Planning and Development Specialist II/Seattle Department of Transportation
Madeline Mccort works as a Planning and Development Specialist II for Seattle Department of Transportation. Madeline earned $106,579 in 2024.
Planning and Development Specialist II/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ciara Ortiz works as a Planning and Development Specialist II for Seattle Department of Transportation. Ciara earned $106,579 in 2024.
Public Relations Specialist,Senior Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Trilce Villalobos-Mora is a Public Relations Specialist,Senior Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $106,579.
Civil Engineer,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Valentina Castellanos Ramirez holds the role of Civil Engineer,Assistant I at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,392.
Civil Engineer,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Taneum Luciani is a Civil Engineer,Assistant I at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $106,392.
Civil Engineer,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Joseph Yi is a Civil Engineer,Assistant I at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $106,392.
Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
Osvaldo Alvarez is a Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $106,330.
Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
Johnny Bartholomew is a Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $106,330.
Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
Randy Haskell is a Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $106,330.
Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
Steven Johnson holds the role of Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,330.
Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Angelina Louman serves as a Bridge Carpentry and Maintenance Lead. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,330.
Street Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Zachary Harvey works as a Street Maintenance Crew Chief for Seattle Department of Transportation. Zachary earned $105,539 in 2024.
Street Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
Darrel Lutovsky works as a Street Maintenance Crew Chief for Seattle Department of Transportation. Darrel earned $105,539 in 2024.
Street Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Renee Matautia serves as a Street Maintenance Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,539.
Street Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
William Mcmurtry works as a Street Maintenance Crew Chief for Seattle Department of Transportation. William earned $105,539 in 2024.
Traffic Sign and Marking Crew Chief I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Thuan Nguyen holds the role of Traffic Sign and Marking Crew Chief I at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,539.
Street Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Vaineula Uhi serves as a Street Maintenance Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,539.
Traffic Sign and Marking Crew Chief I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Reneika Woods is a Traffic Sign and Marking Crew Chief I at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $105,539.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Troy Metcalf serves as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,834.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jed Slagter serves as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,834.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer/Seattle Department of Transportation
Robert Stephens works as a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer for Seattle Department of Transportation. Robert earned $103,834 in 2024.
Asphalt Paving Crew Chief Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Craig Hammond serves as a Asphalt Paving Crew Chief Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,688.
Street Paving Crew Chief/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Sergio Valadez serves as a Street Paving Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,542.
Sign Painter/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tobin Akehurst holds the role of Sign Painter at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,438.
Administrative Staff Analyst/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tia Osborne holds the role of Administrative Staff Analyst at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,440.
Management Systems Analyst/Seattle Department of Transportation
Lily Tang holds the role of Management Systems Analyst at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,440.
Civil Engineer,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Richard Zhong is a Civil Engineer,Assistant I at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $102,253.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Gerald Brazier works as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Gerald earned $101,650 in 2024.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Armando Gomez Ramirez serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,650.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Willy Leestma holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,650.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Michael Makepeace works as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Michael earned $101,650 in 2024.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Mcdaniel serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,650.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Nicholas Prets serves as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,650.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Vilay Sipaseuth works as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. Vilay earned $101,650 in 2024.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Matthew Titus is a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $101,650.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jose Vargas holds the role of Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,650.
Traffic Sign and Marking Crew Chief I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Luke Berg holds the role of Traffic Sign and Marking Crew Chief I at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,254.
Arboriculturist/Seattle Department of Transportation
Joseph Buchholz works as a Arboriculturist for Seattle Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $101,171 in 2024.
Arboriculturist/Seattle Department of Transportation
Dylan Reeder works as a Arboriculturist for Seattle Department of Transportation. Dylan earned $101,171 in 2024.
Management Systems Analyst,Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
James Beall holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Assistant at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,485.