How much does a Transit Supervisor make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Supervisor in Des Moines, IA is $76,713. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,380 to $88,747, with most professionals earning between $56,972 and $99,703.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Transit Supervisor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Supervisor in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Transit Supervisor ranges from $66,380 to $88,747 with the average base salary of $76,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,101 to $92,210 with the average total cash compensation of $78,509.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $76,713 $66,380 - $88,747
Bonus $1,796 $1,722 - $3,463
Total Pay $78,509 $68,101 - $92,210
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,380 - $88,747 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,380 - $88,747 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,771 - $87,933 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,050 - $84,295 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,253 - $84,567 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,756 - $86,575 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Transit Operations Supervisor LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $57,452 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,936
JOB TITLE Transit Operator LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $43,475 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,313
JOB TITLE Transit Manager LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $96,772 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,013
JOB TITLE Transit Planner LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $42,682 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,026
JOB TITLE Transit Driver LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $45,347 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,608
JOB TITLE Transit Ambassador LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $47,086 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,872
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