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.
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Record list
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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.
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
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.
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
Rebecca Kittrell 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.