South Carolina / Department of Motor Vehicles
Agency file
The Department of Motor Vehicles plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 375 employees with median total compensation of $62,351; the highest distinct record was $177,998.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 375 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,351) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,479 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,675. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Agency Head/Department of Motor Vehicles
Kevin Shwedo works as a Agency Head for Department of Motor Vehicles. Kevin earned $177,998 in 2026.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
Robert Bailes works as a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp for Department of Motor Vehicles. Robert earned $144,552 in 2026.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
Karl Mcclary holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,791.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Courtney Saxon serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,791.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
Lauren Phillips is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $135,791.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
Brian Carlson holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,791.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
Steven Farrell holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,791.
IT Director II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Deborah Mangels works as a IT Director II for Department of Motor Vehicles. Deborah earned $135,791 in 2026.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Motor Vehicles
Adam Wagnblas works as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp for Department of Motor Vehicles. Adam earned $135,791 in 2026.
Attorney V/Department of Motor Vehicles
Thomas Eller Iii is a Attorney V at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $135,791.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Wesley Belk serves as a Senior IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,411.
Systems Architect/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, William Neiswonger serves as a Systems Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,030.
Audits Director/Department of Motor Vehicles
Tracey Miller is a Audits Director at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $118,270.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Henry Wicker works as a Program Manager III for Department of Motor Vehicles. Henry earned $118,270 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Melissa Cisson holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,270.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Rebecca Kittrell is a Program Manager III at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $118,270.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Kristin Wicker is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $118,270.
IT Director I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Clifton Simmons Jr holds the role of IT Director I at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,270.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Stephanie Ford is a Program Manager III at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $118,270.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Bridgette Bruce is a Program Manager III at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $118,270.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
Hannah Warner is a Program Manager III at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $118,270.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Matthew Edwards serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,270.
IT Director I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Steven Nunez works as a IT Director I for Department of Motor Vehicles. Steven earned $118,270 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Patricia Russell serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,270.
IT Director I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Ronald Puccinelli holds the role of IT Director I at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,270.
Program Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Bobbi Jacobs serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,583.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Jeremy Allison holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,008.
Procurement Director/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Latitia Trezevant serves as a Procurement Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,709.
IT Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Anthony Duncan is a IT Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $109,605.
IT Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Leslie Kirk Jr holds the role of IT Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,605.
IT Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Lynn Mcgilvery is a IT Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $107,305.
Application Developer IV/Department of Motor Vehicles
Dwight Baltzigar works as a Application Developer IV for Department of Motor Vehicles. Dwight earned $104,042 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Heather Burgey serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,042.
Network Engineer/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Walter Carter serves as a Network Engineer. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,467.
IT Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Ronald Reed holds the role of IT Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,938.
IT Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Donald Roper works as a IT Manager II for Department of Motor Vehicles. Donald earned $102,317 in 2026.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Motor Vehicles
John Juchum is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $98,479.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Taisha Willie serves as a Systems Engineer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,479.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Debra Tucker Brown works as a Program Manager I for Department of Motor Vehicles. Debra earned $97,530 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Regina Evans Ricks holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,194.