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 3
Public Information Director II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Fitts is a Public Information Director II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $81,745.
Project Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Jessica Pauley is a Project Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $81,745.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Joshua Gifford is a Program Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $81,171.
Project Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Cherelle Guyton works as a Project Manager I for Department of Motor Vehicles. Cherelle earned $81,171 in 2026.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Motor Vehicles
William Butler holds the role of Systems Engineer I at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,530.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Cedric Brown holds the role of Systems Engineer I at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,956.
Audits Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Elisabeth Steele serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,084.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Melissa Taylor serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,084.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Sharon Lewis is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $78,084.
Benefits Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Bonnie Campbell serves as a Benefits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,084.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Kate Knox Hart works as a Program Manager I for Department of Motor Vehicles. Kate earned $78,084 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Tiffney Smith serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,084.
Audits Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Rita Richards works as a Audits Manager I for Department of Motor Vehicles. Rita earned $78,084 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Sakia Golson is a Program Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $77,508.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Robert Brown holds the role of Systems Engineer I at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,231.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Odell Harris works as a Systems Engineer I for Department of Motor Vehicles. Odell earned $77,231 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Rosabell Newell is a Program Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $76,933.
Facilities Maintenance Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Skyler Walker serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,783.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Shannon Petrone works as a Human Resources Manager II for Department of Motor Vehicles. Shannon earned $75,783 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Darnel Lewis holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,783.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Erica Mcdaniel holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,208.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Melissa Mccall serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,170.
Senior Paralegal/Department of Motor Vehicles
Jeannine Moore works as a Senior Paralegal for Department of Motor Vehicles. Jeannine earned $71,619 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Jamie Mcneely is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $70,468.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Eileen Griffin is a Executive Assistant I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $70,468.
IT Supervisor II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Jonathan Moore is a IT Supervisor II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $70,468.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Jeffrey Davis is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $69,942.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Motor Vehicles
Carlos Burns is a Procurement Manager I at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $68,743.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Nicole Smith holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,743.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Patrick Falcone holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,344.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Edward Moore is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $68,344.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Travis Rushing works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Motor Vehicles. Travis earned $68,344 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Rebecca Mcclurkin Lyles is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $68,344.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Jack Turner serves as a IT Business Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,344.
Project Coordinator/Department of Motor Vehicles
Kashele Ebron holds the role of Project Coordinator at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,344.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Detra Steedley works as a IT Business Analyst II for Department of Motor Vehicles. Detra earned $68,344 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Kara Thomas holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,344.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Cayse Dowd serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,451.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
Stacy Ashley is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Motor Vehicles. 2026 total compensation came to $67,451.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Motor Vehicles
At Department of Motor Vehicles, Natalie Simpson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,451.