Transit Talent's
2023 Transit Agency Salary Survey
Since the 2019 salary survey, much has changed, especially with regard to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduction
Welcome to the eighth salary survey compiled by Transit Talent since 2008. This is a self-reported survey. It's not a comprehensive analysis of transit agency compensation data. We're hoping that you still find this data interesting and useful. If you have suggestions to improve the survey, please send a note to [email protected].
Methodology
The data was collected directly from employees of public transit agencies via email invitations beginning March 2023 and ending in May 2023. Respondents were asked to provide their base salary as of December 31, 2022, along with their location (state), job title, department and size of agency.
In all, approximately 1,000 responses were collected, of which 920 were included in the survey.
Respondents were also asked about changes in their salaries, as well as job satisfaction and work arrangements.
Changes in Salary
More than a quarter (26%) of the respondents said they had received a salary increase of 5% or more. And more than a third (37%) said they had received a 3% to 4% hike.
Key Respondent Comments"Our department saw significant increases after the conclusion of a (very long) comprehensive compensation study."
"Appreciate the GM and her executive team observing and being aware of inflation, which led to salary increases."
"All employees of organization received one-time $5,000 payment in lieu of base wage increase in 2022."
"The only increases received have come as a result of new labor contracts. In almost seven years, I've received less than a 3% increase annually."
"Our agency recently implemented longevity increases for employees for 15+, 20+ and 25+ years employment, which increased my base pay by 10%."
"Increase was due to a 6% merit raise to help against inflation. Usually for the agency, 4% is the maximum merit raise anyone can get."
"We were not given any performance appraisal increase. Just the across-the-board COLA."
Changes in Job Satisfaction
More than a third of respondents (37%) said they were slightly more satisfied or significantly more satisfied with their jobs in the past year. Meanwhile, a similar number of respondents (35%) reported being slightly less or significantly less satisfied.
Key Respondent Comments"No concrete direction or knowledge from executive management. Work has imploded, stress level has gone up, less manpower."
"Shortage of bus operators has led to having to rearrange and cut service well below what is needed. That has created much more work for everyone who works on service change implementation, leading to burnout."
"My job satisfaction was already very high, but when experiencing a major life change this year, I feel grateful to be a part of this team and for their support and understanding."
"Culturally, the environment is suffering. There is not enough diversity in the upper management and executive levels."
"The hybrid work schedule is a game changer. I am thrilled to be able to spend more time with my husband and elderly dog when I work from home."
"The work culture is changing for the positive. If the workload could level off so I could have a worklife balance, I’d be more satisfied."
"I'm working on several challenging long-term projects that take advantage of my experience and institutional knowledge. It's good to still have value as I near retirement."
"Happy to be back in the office with the available flexibility offered. Position was re-evaluated and upgraded pay scale. Great people around me and generally a happy place to work."
Changes in Work Arrangements
About two-fifths of respondents reported working in a hybrid arrangement of in-person and remote, while 57% said they were working on-site every day. Because the responses to this question were submitted in the spring, work arrangements likely have changed somewhat, with more workers being required to increase their in-person commitments.
Key Respondent Comments"My job can be done 100% through remote work. I enjoy not having to commute to the office and would not stay at my job if coming into the office were required at all."
"We have the ability to request to work remotely two days a week but they cannot be consecutive days."
"Fully remote preferred. We are losing a lot of talent at our transit agency due to a shift in return to minimum 3, 4, and 5 day in-person requirements. I hope you'll share this news with leaders as I fear all of our talent will leave public sector as result."
"Will consider resigning from position or renegotiating salary/benefits if flexibility is removed."
"Since the majority of our staff are front-line (bus operators and bus maintenance staff) who cannot work remotely, management and executive staff are committed to work in-person."
"Leaders should not work from home when their staff cannot. Mine cannot, so I work on-site even though I could work a hybrid schedule."
"My role is mostly remote. It's the biggest and most appreciated benefit in my job."
---------------------------------------------------2023 Salary Survey Results
Search by Department
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.
- Administrative/Clerical Support
- Civil Rights
- Customer Service
- Engineering
- Executive / Management
- Facility Management
- Fare Collection
- Finance and Accounting
- Government Relations
- Grants
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal Services
- Maintenance
- Marketing & Communications
- Operations
- Paratransit
- Planning
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Safety
- Scheduling
- Security / Police
- Training & Development
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Administrative/Clerical Support
Administrative Assistant
Clerical support; no supervisory duties
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $61,000 | $57,952 | $66,000 |
■ 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 | $65,833 | $61,000 |
Respondents: 9
Senior Administrative Assistant / Executive Assistant
Supervises administrative assistants / assistant to top executive
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $70,000 | $74,000 | $78,993 | $86,503 |
■ 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 | $78,750 | $68,872 | $86,340 |
Respondents: 25
Board Secretary / Clerk of the Board
Secretary to the board of directors
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,400 | $82,000 | $108,575 | $168,000 |
■ 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 | $128,000 | N/A |
Respondents: 8
Civil Rights / Compliance
(ADA / DBE / EEO / Title VI)
Manager / Director
Performs a variety of duties in the development and coordination of civil rights / compliance programs
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $85,939 | $87,000 | $108,115 | $145,000 |
■ 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 | $107,314 | $116,990 |
Respondents: 12
Customer Service
Supervisor / Manager / Coordinator
Implements customer service programs and supervises customer service representatives
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $61,000 | $80,000 | $75,611 | $87,500 |
■ 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 | $72,750 | N/A | $81,125 |
Respondents: 9
Engineering
Engineer
Performs a variety of duties in support of engineering department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $73,200 | $100,000 | $113,674 | $170,000 |
■ 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 | $111,231 |
Respondents: 14
Supervisor / Manager
Plans, directs, manages and oversees engineering activities
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $125,000 | $120,571 | $130,000 |
■ 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 | $121,800 |
Respondents: 7
Director
Assumes full management responsibility for engineering department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $131,000 | $155,000 | $158,222 | $200,000 |
■ 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 | $165,500 |
Respondents: 9
Executive / Management
Assistant General Manager, Operations / Chief Operations Officer
Plans, directs, manages and oversees system operation and maintenance
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $143,000 | $200,000 | $198,168 | $254,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $135,913 | $147,000 | $215,386 | $235,867 |
Respondents: 18
Assistant General Manager, Administration / Chief Administrative Officer
Plans, directs, manages and oversees administrative activities
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $109,740 | $130,000 | $150,503 | $216,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $118,309 | $134,200 | $159,600 | $238,300 |
Respondents: 18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $128,000 | $160,000 | $177,170 | $210,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $154,027 | $184,750 | $201,077 | $316,000 |
Respondents: 42
Facility Management
Manager / Director
Oversees the agency's facility management program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $92,000 | $106,000 | $110,571 | $135,000 |
■ 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 | $103,000 | N/A |
Respondents: 8
Fare Collection
Manager / Director
Oversees the agency's fare collection program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,000 | $95,000 | $102,274 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | $146,750 | $80,956 |
Respondents: 10
Finance and Accounting
Analyst
Handles day-to-day analysis of finance program; no supervisory role
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $81,000 | $87,000 | $88,161 | $94,000 |
■ 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 | $85,000 |
Respondents: 8
Manager / Controller
Directs accounting/finance staff, along with budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reports
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $87,628 | $126,000 | $127,000 | $173,000 |
■ 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 | $92,390 | N/A | $163,005 |
Respondents: 12
Chief Financial Officer / Finance Director
Directs the overall financial plans and accounting practices of an organization
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $105,000 | $116,000 | $146,247 | $177,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110,286 | $115,223 | N/A | $215,800 |
Respondents: 18
Government Relations
Manager / Director
Reviews, evaluates and implements the organization's government affairs program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $85,000 | $107,347 | $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 | $111,000 | $103,695 |
Respondents: 8
Grants
Manager
Reviews, evaluates and implements the organization's grants program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $57,750 | $95,000 | $100,734 | $144,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $77,904 | $85,875 | N/A | $150,061 |
Respondents: 15
Human Resources
Generalist
Performs a variety of duties within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,000 | $70,632 | $78,221 | $84,989 |
■ 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 | $81,619 | $81,478 | N/A |
Respondents: 12
Specialist
Performs assigned program activities within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,900 | $65,835 | $78,861 | $92,780 |
■ 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 | $71,712 | $83,517 |
Respondents: 20
Manager
Supervises and coordinates activities within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $82,000 | $90,000 | $89,000 | $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 | $85,119 | $121,286 | $115,000 |
Respondents: 19
Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the human resources department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $123,000 | $146,000 | $149,737 | $180,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $137,620 | $140,120 | $151,901 | $185,291 |
Respondents: 28
Information Technology
Specialist / Analyst
Performs assigned program activities within the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $113,500 | $111,400 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 108,500 | N/A |
Respondents: 9
Manager
Assists CIO/Director with supervision of information technology staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $122,500 | $160,000 | $142,164 | $182,000 |
■ 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 | $141,100 | $182,000 |
Respondents: 14
Chief Information Officer / Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the information technology department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $90,000 | $142,000 | $134,995 | $180,198 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $111,750 | $130,185 | N/A | N/A |
Respondents: 12
Legal Services
Attorney
Provides a range of legal services
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $146,000 | $160,000 | $178,045 | $228,000 |
■ 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 | $161,417 | $167,930 |
Respondents: 18
Maintenance
Fleet / Equipment Manager
Supervises and coordinates equipment and fleet maintenance program activities and operations
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $78,000 | $96,300 | $100,428 | $117,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $87,880 | N/A | $98,717 | $103,815 |
Respondents: 30
Director
Administers, directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of staff performing maintenance administration
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $103,000 | $120,000 | $128,339 | $156,000 |
■ 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 | $131,334 | $123,335 | $134,819 |
Respondents: 35
Marketing & Communications
Specialist / Coordinator
Performs a variety of marketing / communications duties
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,000 | $66,560 | $77,591 | $85,000 |
■ 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 | $62,089 | $65,000 | $103,957 |
Respondents: 21
Manager
Assists with directing the marketing / communications program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $72,653 | $102,000 | $98,817 | $112,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $88,609 | N/A | $100,964 | $113,500 |
Respondents: 22
Director
Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the marketing / communications department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $127,000 | $121,690 | $147,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $101,884 | $120,750 | $118,167 | $163,000 |
Respondents: 18
Operations
Manager / Supervisor / Coordinator
Supervises and coordinates daily operations and activities. Provides work direction and supervision of operational staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $79,300 | $100,000 | $102,254 | $118,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80,368 | $99,479 | $107,286 | $113,333 |
Respondents: 64
Director
Develops and administers policies and procedures for transit operations
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $111,000 | $130,000 | $139,630 | $167,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $99,806 | $134,000 | $146,625 | $154,368 |
Respondents: 53
Paratransit
Manager / Supervisor
Oversees paratransit operations, often directly supervising bus operators and other staff
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,000 | $81,000 | $90,279 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | $79,000 | $82,000 | $112,116 |
Respondents: 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $112,400 | $126,000 | $123,486 | $134,000 |
■ 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 | $129,680 |
Respondents: 7
Planning
Planner
Performs a variety of planning duties
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,000 | $75,600 | $79,126 | $96,000 |
■ 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 | $76,537 | $73,657 | $88,214 |
Respondents: 22
Senior Planner
Assists with producing and directing the organization's planning program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $105,000 | $101,684 | $123,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $88,142 | $92,500 | $106,535 | $112,714 |
Respondents: 27
Manager
Manages planning activities or administers policies according to executive-level direction
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $98,000 | $115,600 | $116,171 | $135,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $103,482 | $110,684 | $108,422 | $123,733 |
Respondents: 45
Director
Directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the planning department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $134,000 | $152,000 | $157,310 | $186,000 |
■ 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 | $134,300 | $151,800 | $171,000 |
Respondents: 20
Procurement
Buyer / Specialist / Coordinator
Performs a variety of procurement duties in support of the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,000 | $74,000 | $79,333 | $100,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $76,000 | $74,250 | N/A | N/A |
Respondents: 9
Manager / Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $115,000 | $123,780 | $130,000 |
■ 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 | $123,250 | $101,650 | $150,167 |
Respondents: 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $81,000 | $97,000 | $104,496 | $133,000 |
■ 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 | $105,500 | $115,917 |
Respondents: 18
Director
Develops, manages and administers project management program
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $118,247 | $128,000 | $147,822 | $188,000 |
■ 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 | $123,458 | $182,150 |
Respondents: 11
Safety
Specialist / Coordinator
Assists in implementing safety objectives
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $69,000 | $85,000 | $88,781 | $106,000 |
■ 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 | $72,500 | $101,954 |
Respondents: 21
Chief Safety Officer / Director of Safety
Oversees safety department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $95,000 | $132,000 | $140,072 | $170,000 |
■ Mean Salary by Size of Employer
| 1 to 199 Employees |
200 to 499 Employees |
500 to 1,499 Employees |
1,500 or more Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $93,857 | $127,200 | N/A | $173,650 |
Respondents: 25
Scheduling
Manager / Director
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the department
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $77,000 | $114,000 | $106,655 | $126,235 |
■ 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 | $111,847 | $102,239 |
Respondents: 11
Security / Police
Manager / Director
Directs organization's security and policing programs to protect employees and customers
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $99,850 | $130,000 | $134,649 | $178,000 |
■ 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 | $121,080 | $141,899 |
Respondents: 16
Training & Development
Instructor
Delivers training to employees
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $68,000 | $93,000 | $95,154 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | $96,333 |
Respondents: 13
Manager
Assesses staff training requirements and implements programs to meet employee needs
■ Base Salary
| 25th Percentile | Median | Mean | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $97,000 | $97,671 | $116,000 |
■ 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 | $97,600 | N/A | $102,236 |
Respondents: 17
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