Massachusetts / Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

Source file: Massachusetts Comptroller — CTHRU Statewide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt) plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 177 employees with median total compensation of $116,675; the highest distinct record was $265,763.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $20.3M
Employees: 177
Median total: $116,675
Highest record: $265,763

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,769$225,322+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 177 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,675) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $88,800 (77%)
Overtime — $19,580 (17%)
Other — $6,262 (5%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,153

$92,131

$116,675

$145,789

$180,987

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $180,987 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,153. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Operator,Surface

32 · $109,129

Inspector,Bus

15 · $128,106

Motorperson,Rapid Transit

12 · $110,599

Inspector

11 · $112,259

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)

11 · $38,153

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$23.7M —	201 —	$120,644 —
2025	$20.3M ▼ 14.5%	177 ▼ 11.9%	$116,675 ▼ 3.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Winston Graham

Agent,Customer Service/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$103,703

Base pay: $97,071
Overtime: $525
Other pay: $6,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,703
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,182
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $5,406
Pay Buyout (Actual): $700
Pay Code AA1: $5,406
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Winston Graham serves as a Agent,Customer Service. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,703. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Laurie Dixon

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$103,078

Base pay: $95,508
Overtime: $1,837
Other pay: $5,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,078
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $5,374
Pay Buyout (Actual): $360
Pay Code AA1: $5,374
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Laurie Dixon holds the role of Operator,Surface at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,078. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Eric Holman

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$102,709

Base pay: $87,069
Overtime: $9,481
Other pay: $6,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,709
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $5,440
Pay Buyout (Actual): $719
Pay Code A07: $90
Pay Code AA1: $5,350

Eric Holman holds the role of Operator,Surface at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,709. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Stacey Tate

Agent,Customer Service/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$102,387

Base pay: $95,824
Overtime: $875
Other pay: $5,688
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,387
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,182
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $5,338
Pay Buyout (Actual): $350
Pay Code AA1: $5,338
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Stacey Tate serves as a Agent,Customer Service. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,387. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Laurette Donovan

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$102,359

Base pay: $94,916
Overtime: $2,012
Other pay: $5,431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,359
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02170
Other Pay (Actual): $5,431
Pay Code A07: $100
Pay Code AA1: $5,331
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Laurette Donovan works as a Operator,Surface for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Laurette earned $102,359 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

John Geary

Motorperson,Rapid Transit/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$102,354

Base pay: $84,652
Overtime: $17,700
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,354
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,530
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02125
Other Pay (Actual): $2
Pay Code A07: $2
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002012400

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), John Geary serves as a Motorperson,Rapid Transit. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,354. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Fannie Matchett

Csa,Ppdo/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$102,076

Base pay: $96,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,076
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,182
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $5,322
Pay Code AA1: $5,322
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1396863

Fannie Matchett holds the role of Csa,Ppdo at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,076. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Lawrence Copans

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$101,525

Base pay: $95,001
Overtime: $1,207
Other pay: $5,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,525
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 01904
Other Pay (Actual): $5,317
Pay Code A07: $24
Pay Code AA1: $5,293
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Lawrence Copans serves as a Operator,Surface. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,525. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Cho Lee

Agent,Vault/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$101,393

Base pay: $96,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,393
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02149
Other Pay (Actual): $5,286
Pay Code AA1: $5,286
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1321671

Cho Lee works as a Agent,Vault for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Cho earned $101,393 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Hector Paz

Agent,Vault/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$101,000

Base pay: $95,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Other Pay (Actual): $5,265
Pay Code AA1: $5,265
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1326013

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Hector Paz serves as a Agent,Vault. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,000. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Larry Robinson

Attendant,Train/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$100,789

Base pay: $94,470
Overtime: $355
Other pay: $5,964
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,789
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,472
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02125
Other Pay (Actual): $5,254
Pay Buyout (Actual): $710
Pay Code AA1: $5,254
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Larry Robinson is a Attendant,Train at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $100,789. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Thomas Schulz

Motorperson,Streetcar/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$100,579

Base pay: $89,500
Overtime: $9,349
Other pay: $1,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,579
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $97,698
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02446
Other Pay (Actual): $1,730
Pay Code AA1: $1,730
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1338935

Thomas Schulz is a Motorperson,Streetcar at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $100,579. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Eric Molyneaux

Motorperson,Rapid Transit/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$99,816

Base pay: $85,712
Overtime: $8,905
Other pay: $5,198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,816
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,630
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02128
Other Pay (Actual): $5,198
Pay Code AA1: $5,198
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1331161

Eric Molyneaux works as a Motorperson,Rapid Transit for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Eric earned $99,816 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Leslie Evans-Pina

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$99,767

Base pay: $94,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,767
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $5,269
Pay Code A07: $72
Pay Code AA1: $5,197
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Leslie Evans-Pina works as a Operator,Surface for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Leslie earned $99,767 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Philip Nassise

Agent,Customer Service/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$99,700

Base pay: $92,794
Overtime: $287
Other pay: $6,619
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,700
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $94,182
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $6,619
Pay Code A14: $1,500
Pay Code AA1: $5,119
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Philip Nassise works as a Agent,Customer Service for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Philip earned $99,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Neil Cadigan

Analyst,Budget/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$97,410

Base pay: $96,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $662
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,410
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L453 Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $98,793
Bargaining Group Number: M05
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02116
Pay Buyout (Actual): $662
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13786734
Year-to-Date Pay: $97,410

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Neil Cadigan serves as a Analyst,Budget. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,410. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L453 Professional.

Christopher Blinn

Supervisor Transportation - Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$96,955

Base pay: $87,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,728
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,955
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L453 Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,883
Bargaining Group Number: M05
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Pay Buyout (Actual): $9,728
Service End Date: Aug 9, 2025
Transaction Number: 1337440
Year-to-Date Pay: $96,955

Christopher Blinn works as a Supervisor Transportation - Bus for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Christopher earned $96,955 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L453 Professional.

Cheri Craig-Smalls

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$96,399

Base pay: $86,326
Overtime: $5,047
Other pay: $5,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,399
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $5,026
Pay Code AA1: $5,026
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1337245

Cheri Craig-Smalls works as a Operator,Surface for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Cheri earned $96,399 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Thomas Yung

Inspector/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$95,132

Base pay: $78,621
Overtime: $14,407
Other pay: $2,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,132
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,974
Bargaining Group Number: M14
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02446
Other Pay (Actual): $47
Pay Buyout (Actual): $2,057
Pay Code A07: $16
Pay Code AA1: $31

Thomas Yung works as a Inspector for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Thomas earned $95,132 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.