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 22
Permit Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Audrea Love serves as a Permit Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,851.
Permit Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
Emily Marie holds the role of Permit Technician at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,851.
Permit Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Mary Mosman serves as a Permit Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,851.
Permit Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Arlene Tran serves as a Permit Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,851.
Permit Technician/Seattle Department of Transportation
Randi Watts works as a Permit Technician for Seattle Department of Transportation. Randi earned $92,851 in 2024.
Transportation Planner,Assistant/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Mishti Dhawan serves as a Transportation Planner,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,830.
Warehouser,Senior-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mildred Slade holds the role of Warehouser,Senior-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,602.
Warehouser,Senior-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jon Weerts Iii is a Warehouser,Senior-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $92,602.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Leslie Albrecht holds the role of Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,581.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Malina Brown serves as a Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,581.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Matt Easterday serves as a Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,581.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Nathaniel Frost serves as a Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,581.
Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Timese Taylor works as a Administrative Specialist Iii-Bu for Seattle Department of Transportation. Timese earned $92,581 in 2024.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Michael Bendotti serves as a Truck Driver,Heavy. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
James Doyle holds the role of Truck Driver,Heavy at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jesus Escobedo holds the role of Truck Driver,Heavy at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jamieson Falefata holds the role of Truck Driver,Heavy at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
Wesley Griffin works as a Truck Driver,Heavy for Seattle Department of Transportation. Wesley earned $91,686 in 2024.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
Drew Jorgensen is a Truck Driver,Heavy at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, John Patten serves as a Truck Driver,Heavy. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,686.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Eric Workinger serves as a Truck Driver,Heavy. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,686.
Bridge Operator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jason Beckwith holds the role of Bridge Operator,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,250.
Bridge Operator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jared Hickman holds the role of Bridge Operator,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,250.
Bridge Operator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
David Leask works as a Bridge Operator,Senior for Seattle Department of Transportation. David earned $91,250 in 2024.
Bridge Operator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Constantinos Smith serves as a Bridge Operator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,250.
Bridge Operator,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Michael Suckie is a Bridge Operator,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $91,250.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Alec Roth is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $90,917.
Customer Service Representative Supervisor/Seattle Department of Transportation
Edward Gallien works as a Customer Service Representative Supervisor for Seattle Department of Transportation. Edward earned $90,501 in 2024.
Asphalt Raker,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jason Silva holds the role of Asphalt Raker,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,002.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Thy Vu serves as a Accounting Technician Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,627.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Siowana Young holds the role of Accounting Technician Iii-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,627.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Viliami Fainga holds the role of Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Anania Kepu works as a Cement Finisher for Seattle Department of Transportation. Anania earned $89,336 in 2024.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Allen Kiliona holds the role of Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bobby Laygo works as a Cement Finisher for Seattle Department of Transportation. Bobby earned $89,336 in 2024.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Steven Mangina works as a Cement Finisher for Seattle Department of Transportation. Steven earned $89,336 in 2024.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Sakoga Moetoto holds the role of Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Pita Moimoi holds the role of Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Troy Perry serves as a Cement Finisher. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Michael Pupungatoa is a Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $89,336.