As of January 2013, D-banded TSOs receive annual salaries of between $25,518 and $38,277, while E-banded officers are paid between $29,302 and $44,007. These salary bands do not include the additional locality pay that TSA employees working in high-cost areas are eligible to receive.
Owning a small RV is the clear winner for both trips, with costs of $865 and $3,077, respectively. The traditional vacation is next at $1,433 and $4,466. And the rented RV is most expensive, at $1,910 and $5,820. Owning a small RV lets you travel for only 60%-70% of the traditional car-plus-hotel cost.
1 Campground or RV park fees cost about $10-$50 a night per vehicle, depending on the desirability of the location, whether the site provides utility hookups (electric, sewer and water), or other amenities.  Before buying an RV, shop around for RV insurance rates; premium costs vary considerably.