2016 Transit Salary Survey
Welcome to Transit Talent's 6th Salary Survey
First, thanks for your patience. The data gathering for this survey of transit agency employees began last May and stretched into December. During this period, 1,152 responses were collected. Of those, 1,096 ultimately were used in the final results. Respondents were asked to provide their salary data as of March 1, 2016.
Now, for the disclaimer. This survey is based on self-reported data. It is not meant to be viewed as a rigorous, institutional survey. Also, the salary ranges for many job titles are drawn from a relatively small number of respondents. So, care should be taken in drawing strong conclusions from this data.
Finally, many thanks to all who responded to the survey! We appreciate your willingness to contribute to this effort. Please direct any questions or comments about this survey to Steve Hirano at [email protected]
If you're interested in looking at past survey results, here are the links: 2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008
2016 Survey Results
You can scroll down to view all the department results in alphabetical order or you can click on the links below to see the results of a specific department.
- Clerical / Admin Support
- Civil Rights
- Customer Service
- Engineering
- Executive / Management
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Maintenance
- Marketing & Communications
- Operations
- Paratransit
- Planning
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Safety
- Scheduling
- Security / Police
- Training & Development
Clerical / Administrative Support
Administrative Assistant
Clerical support; no supervisory duties
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $43,000 | $53,000 | $48,338 | $56,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $43,233 | N/A | N/A | $54,750 |
Respondents: 8
Senior Administrative Assistant / Executive Assistant
Supervises administrative assistants / assistant to top executive
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $49,500 | $61,000 | $60,635 | $64,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $69,413 | N/A |
Respondents: 13
Board Secretary / Clerk of the Board
Secretary to the board of directors
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $56,000 | $74,000 | $69,181 | $80,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $64,954 | N/A | N/A |
Respondents: 10
Civil Rights / Compliance
(ADA / DBE / EEO)
Specialist / Manager
Performs a variety of duties in the development and coordination of civil rights / compliance programs
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $48,000 | $58,000 | $58,708 | $62,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $63,375 | N/A |
Respondents: 12
Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of civil rights / compliance programs
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $111,000 | $111,813 | $118,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $101,000 | $122,625 |
Respondents: 8
Customer Service
Representative
Fields and resolves customer complaints and inquiries
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $30,000 | $32,000 | $52,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $30,000 | $32,000 | $52,000 |
Respondents: 8
Supervisor / Manager / Coordinator
Implements customer service programs and supervises customer service representatives
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $75,500 | $81,565 | $85,505 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $69,060 | $82,625 |
Respondents: 9
Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of customer service
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,500 | $70,250 | $75,333 | $83,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $78,000 | N/A |
Respondents: 6
Engineering
Engineer
Performs a variety of duties in support of engineering department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $55,000 | $81,516 | $77,240 | $98,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $79,703 |
Respondents: 8
Supervisor / Manager
Plans, directs, manages and oversees engineering activities
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $105,000 | $116,498 | $117,000 | $138,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $117,000 |
Respondents: 8
Director
Assumes full management responsibility for engineering department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $151,000 | $144,100 | $175,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $144,500 |
Respondents: 10
Executive / Management
Assistant General Manager, Operations
Plans, directs, manages and oversees system operation and maintenance
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $115,320 | $143,500 | $144,531 | $171,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $104,636 | $123,328 | $134,000 | $184,771 |
Respondents: 31
Assistant General Manager, Administration
Plans, directs, manages and oversees administrative activities
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $95,925 | $124,000 | $130,801 | $155,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $101,700 | $113,585 | N/A | $154,650 |
Respondents: 25
General Manager / CEO / Executive Director
Responsible for the overall operation of the organization, including development and implementation of policies and procedures
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $122,300 | $138,266 | $172,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $137,507 | $142,741 | $189,697 | $193,000 |
Respondents: 82
Finance
Budget Manager
Handles day-to-day oversight of budget program; may supervise staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $78,400 | $94,840 | $131,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $81,987 | N/A |
Respondents: 9
Grants Analyst
Involved in grants program; no supervisory role
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $86,000 | $82,575 | $95,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $73,920 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Respondents: 10
Finance Analyst
Handles day-to-day analysis of finance program; no supervisory role
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $63,000 | $85,105 | $84,352 | $105,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $74,052 | N/A | N/A | $93,520 |
Respondents: 12
Controller
Directs budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reports
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $66,500 | $89,000 | $97,997 | $137,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $84,750 | N/A | N/A | $116,833 |
Respondents: 13
CFO / Finance Director
Directs the overall financial plans and accounting practices of an organization
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $78,000 | $92,594 | $98,246 | $124,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $94,838 | $95,660 | $107,646 | N/A |
Respondents: 20
Human Resources
Generalist
Performs a variety of duties within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $54,700 | $62,000 | $65,489 | $70,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $67,673 | $58,154 | N/A |
Respondents: 8
Specialist
Performs assigned program activities within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,450 | $65,000 | $70,704 | $86,205 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $73,078 |
Respondents: 15
Manager
Supervises and coordinates activities within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $78,686 | $91,500 | $91,640 | $100,300 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $96,067 | $88,436 |
Respondents: 20
Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the human resources department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $77,438 | $94,750 | $98,578 | $120,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,360 | $108,833 | $101,400 | $115,580 |
Respondents: 17
Information Technology
Manager
Assists CIO/Director with supervision of information technology staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $86,000 | $94,250 | $98,137 | $107,485 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $95,829 | $100,830 |
Respondents: 21
CIO / Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the information technology department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $72,800 | $121,500 | $112,442 | $139,443 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Respondents: 8
Maintenance
Equipment Manager
Supervises and coordinates equipment maintenance program activities and operations
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,500 | $80,000 | $80,313 | $97,480 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $66,200 | $90,724 |
Respondents: 18
Fleet Manager
Oversees maintenance of rolling stock
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $78,300 | $83,050 | $96,043 | $115,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $89,112 | N/A | $89,400 | $109,000 |
Respondents: 20
Facilities Manager / Supervisor / Coordinator
Supervises and coordinates facilities maintenance program activities and operations
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,000 | $76,450 | $76,660 | $80,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $88,750 |
Respondents: 9
Director
Administers, directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of staff performing maintenance administration
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $84,000 | $103,000 | $106,068 | $122,250 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $84,440 | $96,400 | $107,571 | $117,894 |
Respondents: 35
Marketing & Communications
Specialist
Performs a variety of marketing / communications duties
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $54,000 | $63,500 | $66,974 | $76,951 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $54,895 | $58,500 | $73,267 |
Respondents: 33
Manager
Assists with directing the marketing / communications program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $68,500 | $70,000 | $81,167 | $101,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $89,250 | $92,029 |
Respondents: 25
Director
Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the marketing / communications department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $66,000 | $88,354 | $95,050 | $128,565 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $67,540 | $77,146 | $93,818 | $137,963 |
Respondents: 30
Operations
Bus / Rail Operator
Operates bus, train, streetcar, trolley, etc.
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $44,500 | $48,500 | $52,688 | $55,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Respondents: 10
Field Supervisor
Supervises bus/rail operators in the field
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $59,500 | $74,000 | $66,579 | $75,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $55,428 | N/A |
Respondents: 9
Operations Manager / Supervisor
Supervises and coordinates daily operations and activities. Provides work direction and supervision of operational staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $78,000 | $76,976 | $91,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,110 | $65,563 | $81,484 | $84,477 |
Respondents: 92
Director / Superintendent of Operations / Transportation
Develops and administers policies and procedures for transit operations
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $93,000 | $113,362 | $115,654 | $140,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $101,720 | $100,023 | $115,304 | $129,182 |
Respondents: 77
Paratransit
Manager / Supervisor
Oversees paratransit operations, often directly supervising bus operators and other staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $54,000 | $66,225 | $68,822 | $80,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $64,375 | $57,593 | $84,500 |
Respondents: 12
Director
Plans and directs programs relating to paratransit service. Develops policies and programs to meet organizational needs
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $57,810 | $83,000 | $83,213 | $104,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $69,250 | $69,891 | $94,528 | N/A |
Respondents: 15
Planning
Planner
Performs a variety of planning duties
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $56,000 | $64,850 | $65,746 | $75,800 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $64,048 | $59,102 | $62,816 | $72,784 |
Respondents: 40
Senior Planner
Assists with producing and directing the organization's planning program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $66,500 | $81,000 | $79,977 | $90,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $87,750 | $81,667 | $75,628 | $81,436 |
Respondents: 37
Manager
Manages planning activities or administers policies according to executive-level direction
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $81,016 | $100,000 | $100,792 | $121,600 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $91,786 | $84,105 | $100,735 | $109,472 |
Respondents: 45
Director
Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the planning department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $93,000 | $116,000 | $119,373 | $146,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $124,575 | $90,111 | $142,680 |
Respondents: 26
Procurement
Specialist
Performs a variety of procurement duties in support of the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $54,747 | $61,442 | $73,400 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $53,523 | N/A |
Respondents: 10
Manager / Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $85,000 | $101,700 | $102,663 | $119,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $67,625 | $93,000 | $109,629 | $114,700 |
Respondents: 24
Project Management
Manager
Supervises projects, generally in a specific field such as engineering, IT, planning, procurement or rolling stock
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $68,420 | $95,000 | $94,631 | $122,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $96,375 | $103,909 |
Respondents: 25
Director
Develops, manages and administers project management program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $95,000 | $110,000 | $119,394 | $150,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $108,333 | $124,716 |
Respondents: 12
Risk Management
Manager
Reviews, evaluates and implements the organization's risk management program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $72,500 | $88,362 | $92,218 | $107,228 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $106,795 |
Respondents: 10
Safety
Specialist
Assists in implementing safety objectives
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $53,500 | $66,744 | $69,990 | $79,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $72,205 |
Respondents: 11
Director
Oversees safety department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $93,000 | $90,083 | $122,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $96,344 |
Respondents: 18
Scheduling
Scheduler
Handles day-to-day scheduling tasks; no supervisory role
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $49,000 | $63,500 | $65,387 | $76,383 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $64,720 |
Respondents: 9
Security / Police
Chief
Directs organization's security and policing programs to protect employees and customers
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $125,500 | $121,400 | $139,500 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $126,857 |
Respondents: 10
Training & Development
Instructor
Deliver training to employees
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $52,182 | $68,500 | $70,381 | $98,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $68,500 |
Respondents: 12
Manager
Assesses staff training requirements and implements programs to meet employee needs
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,500 | $75,000 | $83,174 | $110,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $93,333 | $93,214 |
Respondents: 19
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