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

Anita Scott

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

2025 total comp

$132,045

Base pay: $114,377
Overtime: $13,823
Other pay: $3,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,045
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): $3,846
Pay Code AA1: $3,846
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1335386

Anita Scott holds the role of Inspector,Chief - Sl at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,045. They are represented by MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Joseph Cipollini

Dispatcher,Light Rail/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$131,917

Base pay: $123,555
Overtime: $1,014
Other pay: $7,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,917
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,536
Bargaining Group Number: M12
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $6,901
Pay Buyout (Actual): $448
Pay Code A07: $24
Pay Code AA1: $6,877

Joseph Cipollini works as a Dispatcher,Light Rail for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Joseph earned $131,917 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc.

Deirdre Tucker

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$131,259

Base pay: $110,460
Overtime: $16,977
Other pay: $3,823
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,259
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): $3,823
Pay Code AA1: $3,823
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1380080

Deirdre Tucker works as a Inspector,Bus for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Deirdre earned $131,259 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Toby Dearing

Agent,Vault/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$131,175

Base pay: $95,689
Overtime: $28,288
Other pay: $7,198
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,175
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): $6,838
Pay Buyout (Actual): $360
Pay Code AA1: $6,838
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Toby Dearing serves as a Agent,Vault. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,175. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Robert Smith

Motorperson,Streetcar/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$130,294

Base pay: $98,243
Overtime: $25,000
Other pay: $7,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,294
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): $6,778
Pay Buyout (Actual): $272
Pay Code AA1: $6,778
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Robert Smith serves as a Motorperson,Streetcar. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,294. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Joseph Napoli

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

2025 total comp

$129,698

Base pay: $126,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,698
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: 02446
Other Pay (Actual): $1,100
Pay Buyout (Actual): $2,383
Pay Code A06: $1,100
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Joseph Napoli holds the role of Supervisor Transportation - Subway at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,698. They are represented by MBTA L453 Professional.

Marselino Facada

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

2025 total comp

$129,654

Base pay: $114,807
Overtime: $11,070
Other pay: $3,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,654
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: 02128
Other Pay (Actual): $3,776
Pay Code AA1: $3,776
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1324115

Marselino Facada works as a Inspector,Chief - Rtl for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Marselino earned $129,654 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Jacqueline Russ

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

2025 total comp

$129,343

Base pay: $114,849
Overtime: $10,727
Other pay: $3,767
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,343
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: 02155
Other Pay (Actual): $3,767
Pay Code AA1: $3,767
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1427556

Jacqueline Russ is a Inspector,Chief - Rtl at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $129,343. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Hassan Dacosta

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$129,308

Base pay: $100,127
Overtime: $20,658
Other pay: $8,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,308
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): $8,163
Pay Buyout (Actual): $360
Pay Code A14: $1,500
Pay Code AA1: $6,663

Hassan Dacosta works as a Operator,Surface for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Hassan earned $129,308 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Marialaina Lannin

Dpty Director Finance Railroad Operations/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$128,483

Base pay: $128,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,483
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA Exec Main Fund

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,854
Bargaining Group Number: M00
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02116
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13373347
Year-to-Date Pay: $128,483

Marialaina Lannin works as a Dpty Director Finance Railroad Operations for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Marialaina earned $128,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MBTA Exec Main Fund.

Anthony Collette

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$128,106

Base pay: $112,953
Overtime: $11,422
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,106
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): $3,731
Pay Code AA1: $3,731
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1429558

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Anthony Collette serves as a Inspector,Bus. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,106. Union affiliation: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Susan Mercaldi

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$127,762

Base pay: $112,996
Overtime: $10,726
Other pay: $4,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,762
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: 01904
Other Pay (Actual): $4,040
Pay Code A07: $328
Pay Code AA1: $3,712
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Susan Mercaldi holds the role of Inspector,Bus at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,762. They are represented by MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Isabel Pinales

Inspector/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$127,189

Base pay: $108,248
Overtime: $15,237
Other pay: $3,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,189
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: 02128
Other Pay (Actual): $3,705
Pay Code AA1: $3,705
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1330927

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Isabel Pinales serves as a Inspector. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,189. Union affiliation: MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Erin Cotto

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

2025 total comp

$127,168

Base pay: $126,214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,168
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: 02170
Pay Buyout (Actual): $953
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1339520
Year-to-Date Pay: $127,168

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Erin Cotto serves as a Supervisor Transportation - Bus. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,168. They are represented by MBTA L453 Professional.

Jeffrey Williams

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$127,101

Base pay: $119,482
Overtime: $981
Other pay: $6,638
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,101
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): $6,638
Pay Code A07: $12
Pay Code AA1: $6,626
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Jeffrey Williams holds the role of Operator,Surface at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,101. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Michael Devincent

Service Technician/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$126,358

Base pay: $117,940
Overtime: $3,693
Other pay: $4,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,358
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L264 Machinist

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,597
Bargaining Group Number: M61
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02155
Other Pay (Actual): $3,918
Pay Buyout (Actual): $807
Pay Code AA1: $3,918
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Michael Devincent serves as a Service Technician. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,358. They are represented by MBTA L264 Machinist.

Kin Tse

Trackperson/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$126,002

Base pay: $95,854
Overtime: $23,579
Other pay: $6,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,002
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $97,635
Bargaining Group Number: M12
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Other Pay (Actual): $6,569
Pay Code AA1: $6,569
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1328925

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Kin Tse serves as a Trackperson. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,002. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc.

Ronald Hodgdon

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

2025 total comp

$125,831

Base pay: $89,924
Overtime: $29,067
Other pay: $6,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,831
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: 02125
Other Pay (Actual): $6,560
Pay Buyout (Actual): $281
Pay Code AA1: $6,560
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Ronald Hodgdon holds the role of Motorperson,Rapid Transit at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,831. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Stephen Nocella

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$125,627

Base pay: $108,855
Overtime: $13,113
Other pay: $3,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,627
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: 02129
Other Pay (Actual): $3,659
Pay Code AA1: $3,659
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1332188

Stephen Nocella works as a Inspector,Bus for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Stephen earned $125,627 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Lena Brown

Towerperson/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2024 total comp

$124,906

Base pay: $88,018
Overtime: $3,443
Other pay: $33,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,906
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $99,320
Bargaining Group Number: M12
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02110
Other Pay (Actual): $22,750
Pay Buyout (Actual): $10,696
Pay Code A07: $20,343
Pay Code AA1: $2,407

Lena Brown works as a Towerperson for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Lena earned $124,906 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Misc.

Barbara Mattison

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$124,219

Base pay: $76,498
Overtime: $23,703
Other pay: $24,018
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,219
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: 02119
Other Pay (Actual): $3,789
Pay Buyout (Actual): $20,229
Pay Code A07: $49
Pay Code AA1: $3,740

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Barbara Mattison serves as a Inspector,Bus. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,219. They are represented by MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.

Richard Francis

Inspector,Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$123,848

Base pay: $111,610
Overtime: $8,630
Other pay: $3,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,848
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): $3,607
Pay Code AA1: $3,607
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1317797

Richard Francis holds the role of Inspector,Bus at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,848. They are represented by MBTA L600 Starters & Inspector.