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

Michael Chiulli

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2024 total comp

$9,495

Base pay: $9,253
Overtime: $242
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,495
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $89,898
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Service End Date: Apr 6, 2024
Transaction Number: 1424397
Year-to-Date Pay: $9,495

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Michael Chiulli serves as a Operator,Surface (Post Retire). They work full time employee. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,495. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

James Mahoney

Motorperson,P-T/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2024 total comp

$6,742

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,742
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Part-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $70,122
Bargaining Group Number: M10
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02125
Pay Buyout (Actual): $6,742
Service End Date: Jan 27, 2024
Transaction Number: 1339143
Year-to-Date Pay: $6,742

James Mahoney is a Motorperson,P-T at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work part time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $6,742. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Part-Time.

Clarence Mclaurin

Driver,Truck & Tractor/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$3,608

Base pay: $3,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,608
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $101,858
Bargaining Group Number: M12
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02149
Other Pay (Actual): $188
Pay Code AA1: $188
Service End Date: Jul 26, 2025
Transaction Number: 1331863

Clarence Mclaurin is a Driver,Truck & Tractor at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $3,608. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc.

Paul Morrissey

Inspector/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2024 total comp

$2,988

Base pay: $2,650
Overtime: $338
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,988
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $99,382
Bargaining Group Number: M14
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02128
Service End Date: Feb 10, 2024
Transaction Number: 1413048
Year-to-Date Pay: $2,988

Paul Morrissey is a Inspector at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $2,988. They are represented by MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Gary Knapp

Csa,Tnpdo/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$1,769

Base pay: $1,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,769
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,000
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $92
Pay Code AA1: $92
Service End Date: Feb 8, 2025
Transaction Number: 1335581

Gary Knapp works as a Csa,Tnpdo for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Gary earned $1,769 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Bertrund Robicheau

Csa,Ppdo/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$1,769

Base pay: $1,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,769
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,000
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $92
Pay Code AA1: $92
Service End Date: Feb 8, 2025
Transaction Number: 1337843

Bertrund Robicheau holds the role of Csa,Ppdo at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,769. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.