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

Vincent Haynes

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$122,479

Base pay: $97,469
Overtime: $18,441
Other pay: $6,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,479
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): $6,570
Pay Code A07: $192
Pay Code AA1: $6,378
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Vincent Haynes holds the role of Operator,Surface at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,479. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Sylvia Phinn

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$122,364

Base pay: $95,289
Overtime: $24,959
Other pay: $2,117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,364
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: 02118
Other Pay (Actual): $2,117
Pay Code A07: $12
Pay Code AA1: $2,105
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Sylvia Phinn serves as a Operator,Surface. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,364. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Harvey Copenhaver

Motorperson,Streetcar/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$122,322

Base pay: $98,484
Overtime: $17,099
Other pay: $6,740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,322
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): $6,377
Pay Buyout (Actual): $363
Pay Code AA1: $6,377
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Harvey Copenhaver serves as a Motorperson,Streetcar. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,322. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Chester Farland

Motorperson,Streetcar/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$120,820

Base pay: $96,391
Overtime: $16,708
Other pay: $7,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,820
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): $7,720
Pay Code A14: $1,500
Pay Code AA1: $6,220
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Chester Farland is a Motorperson,Streetcar at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $120,820. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Fred Holt

Inspector,Chief - Sl/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$118,854

Base pay: $113,946
Overtime: $1,446
Other pay: $3,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,854
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $111,987
Bargaining Group Number: M14
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02446
Other Pay (Actual): $3,462
Pay Code AA1: $3,462
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1424085

Fred Holt works as a Inspector,Chief - Sl for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Fred earned $118,854 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Muriel Evans

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$118,803

Base pay: $105,630
Overtime: $5,558
Other pay: $7,615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,803
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): $7,615
Pay Code A14: $1,500
Pay Code AA1: $6,115
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Muriel Evans serves as a Operator,Surface. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,803. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Mariellen Wettergreen

Clerk,Garage & Carhouse/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$118,740

Base pay: $93,736
Overtime: $18,814
Other pay: $6,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,740
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,472
Bargaining Group Number: M12
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02149
Other Pay (Actual): $6,190
Pay Code AA1: $6,190
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1331785

Mariellen Wettergreen is a Clerk,Garage & Carhouse at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $118,740. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc.

Jarrod Vecchio

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

2025 total comp

$117,949

Base pay: $117,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,949
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
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1332643
Year-to-Date Pay: $117,949

Jarrod Vecchio works as a Supervisor Transportation - Bus for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Jarrod earned $117,949 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L453 Professional.

James Gauthier

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$117,427

Base pay: $102,594
Overtime: $6,760
Other pay: $8,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,427
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): $7,713
Pay Buyout (Actual): $360
Pay Code A07: $1,592
Pay Code AA1: $6,122

James Gauthier works as a Operator,Surface for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. James earned $117,427 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Christian Pothier

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$116,675

Base pay: $105,447
Overtime: $5,145
Other pay: $6,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,675
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): $6,083
Pay Code AA1: $6,083
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1335984

Christian Pothier is a Operator,Surface at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $116,675. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Maria Joseph

Director Investig, Training & Mediation/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$115,250

Base pay: $115,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,250
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA Exec Main Fund

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,479
Bargaining Group Number: M00
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02116
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002024373
Year-to-Date Pay: $115,250

Maria Joseph holds the role of Director Investig, Training & Mediation at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,250. Their bargaining unit is MBTA Exec Main Fund.

Kevin Duffy

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$114,643

Base pay: $101,048
Overtime: $7,212
Other pay: $6,382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,643
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): $6,023
Pay Buyout (Actual): $360
Pay Code A07: $48
Pay Code AA1: $5,975

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Kevin Duffy serves as a Operator,Surface. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,643. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Herman Langham

Supervisor Vehicle Schedules/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$114,605

Base pay: $114,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,605
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L453 Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,029
Bargaining Group Number: M05
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1428817
Year-to-Date Pay: $114,605

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Herman Langham serves as a Supervisor Vehicle Schedules. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,605. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L453 Professional.

Jorge Castillo

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$114,567

Base pay: $101,088
Overtime: $7,087
Other pay: $6,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,567
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: 02119
Other Pay (Actual): $6,032
Pay Buyout (Actual): $360
Pay Code A07: $60
Pay Code AA1: $5,972

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Jorge Castillo serves as a Operator,Surface. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,567. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Timothy Mchugo

Motorperson,Streetcar/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$114,545

Base pay: $97,891
Overtime: $10,682
Other pay: $5,972
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,545
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): $5,972
Pay Code AA1: $5,972
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1427361

Timothy Mchugo holds the role of Motorperson,Streetcar at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,545. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

John Collins

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$114,094

Base pay: $109,238
Overtime: $76
Other pay: $4,779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,094
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,574
Bargaining Group Number: M14
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $4,779
Pay Code A14: $1,500
Pay Code AA1: $3,279
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

John Collins holds the role of Inspector,Bus at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,094. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.