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 24
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Sofai Tuato'O 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, Carlos Vazquez serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Bob Vongthasene serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Christina Walker serves as a Truck Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,194.
Truck Driver/Seattle Department of Transportation
Thomas Yeoman holds the role of Truck Driver at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,194.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Adika Bell is a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Johan Boers serves as a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Tristan Caruthers is a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Kolotolu Fieeiki holds the role of Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Andre Messmer holds the role of Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Quebec Munoz-Macias is a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Brett Parker serves as a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
David Starr works as a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker for Seattle Department of Transportation. David earned $87,048 in 2024.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Taipeaua Te'O serves as a Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Lonnie Tyler holds the role of Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,048.
Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker/Seattle Department of Transportation
Cornell Whiten holds the role of Traffic Sign and Marking Lead Worker at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,048.
Bridge Maintenance Mechanical Helper/Seattle Department of Transportation
Anthony Kiliona works as a Bridge Maintenance Mechanical Helper for Seattle Department of Transportation. Anthony earned $86,902 in 2024.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Barb Abelhauser is a Bridge Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Kim Anderson serves as a Bridge Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Christopher Carlin serves as a Bridge Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Matthew Carpenter works as a Bridge Operator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $86,445 in 2024.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Margarito Cuestas is a Bridge Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Jay Grande works as a Bridge Operator for Seattle Department of Transportation. Jay earned $86,445 in 2024.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Beverly Hood serves as a Bridge Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, James Porter serves as a Bridge Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Israel Reyes holds the role of Bridge Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Francisco Santana holds the role of Bridge Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Damon Singleton serves as a Bridge Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Stuart Thompson is a Bridge Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Bjorn Tovsrud serves as a Bridge Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,445.
Bridge Operator/Seattle Department of Transportation
Troy Yelland holds the role of Bridge Operator at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,445.
Gardener,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Phouvanh Boutdavong holds the role of Gardener,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Seattle Department of Transportation
Paul Mikolajczak is a Gardener,Senior at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $86,195.
Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Abigail Abad is a Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Karen Abels is a Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu/Seattle Department of Transportation
Lord Bryan Agliam is a Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Cement Finisher/Seattle Department of Transportation
Henry Blackledge is a Cement Finisher at Seattle Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Administrative Specialist II/Seattle Department of Transportation
Ruark Bohonos holds the role of Administrative Specialist II at Seattle Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,925.
Asphalt Raker/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Eugene Davison serves as a Asphalt Raker. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,925.
Asphalt Raker/Seattle Department of Transportation
At Seattle Department of Transportation, Leon Eaton Jr serves as a Asphalt Raker. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,925.