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 23
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Leone Pupungatoa is a Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Alekisio Pupungatoa serves as a Cement Finisher. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Setefano Sete 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
Carlito Tagata 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
Lopeti Takai 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
Lieulo Tuivai is a Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $89,336.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Adrian Tunu 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
Henry Wight works as a Cement Finisher for Seattle Department of Transportation. Henry earned $89,336 in 2024.
Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jamaar Vaden-Smith works as a Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Jamaar earned $89,232 in 2024.
Tree Trimmer/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jacob Reyes serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, David Suttle serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Justin Thyer Aspiri serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,400.
Tree Trimmer/Seattle Department of Transportation
Todd Ziegler holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,400.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Jim Broadbent serves as a Truck Driver,Heavy. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,109.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
Brent Ruhl is a Truck Driver,Heavy at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $88,109.
Truck Driver,Heavy/Seattle Department of Transportation
Max Spaulding works as a Truck Driver,Heavy for Seattle Department of Transportation. Max earned $88,109 in 2024.
Grounds Equipment Mechanic/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Salith Souryadet serves as a Grounds Equipment Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,880.
Facilities Maintenance Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jose Dominguez holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,818.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Aimee Graesser serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,547.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ryan Townsend works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Assistant I for Seattle Department of Transportation. Ryan earned $87,547 in 2024.
Engineering Aide/Seattle Department of Transportation
Haregewoyen Abayneh is a Engineering Aide at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $87,506.
Engineering Aide/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, George Randal Aragon serves as a Engineering Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,506.
Engineering Aide/Seattle Department of Transportation
Bruktawit Habtu is a Engineering Aide at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $87,506.
Engineering Aide/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jennifer Manu holds the role of Engineering Aide at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,506.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Spencer Brunner is a Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Mandy Byers holds the role of Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Scott Clapp serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Clifton Cobb works as a Truck Driver for Seattle Department of Transportation. Clifton earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Christopher Curulla works as a Truck Driver for Seattle Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tyreel Daniel holds the role of Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Assefa Hadish serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, James Hanson serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Taylor Kerwin serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Pamela Longshore works as a Truck Driver for Seattle Department of Transportation. Pamela earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Toloumu Mulipola holds the role of Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Dennis Northern works as a Truck Driver for Seattle Department of Transportation. Dennis earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Nate Phonbandit works as a Truck Driver for Seattle Department of Transportation. Nate earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Iakopo Semeatu holds the role of Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Savang Suth works as a Truck Driver for Seattle Department of Transportation. Savang earned $87,194 in 2024.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Trias holds the role of Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.