South Carolina / Department of Transportation
Agency file
The Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 2,710 employees with median total compensation of $63,481; the highest distinct record was $254,099.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,710 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,481) — 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 $111,756 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,979. 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 Transportation
Justin Powell works as a Agency Head for Department of Transportation. Justin earned $254,099 in 2026.
Unclassified/Department of Transportation
Robert Perry holds the role of Unclassified at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $241,394.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Karl Mccottry serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $220,535.
Transportation Engineer Director Iii/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Andrew Leaphart holds the role of Transportation Engineer Director Iii/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $213,542.
Attorney-Unclassified/Department of Transportation
Barbara Wessinger works as a Attorney-Unclassified for Department of Transportation. Barbara earned $208,590 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Hutto serves as a Program Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,000.
Transportation Engineer Director Iii/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Isgett serves as a Transportation Engineer Director Iii/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $203,374.
Transportation Engineer Director Iii/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Boylston works as a Transportation Engineer Director Iii/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. John earned $203,374 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Department of Transportation
Madeleine Hendry is a Program Manager IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $202,867.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Transportation
Leah Quattlebaum is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $192,903.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Transportation
Jennifer Necker holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,903.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Chris Gaskins serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,515.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Julie Barker holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,515.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Terry works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Jeffrey earned $182,515 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Clayton Richter works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Clayton earned $179,502 in 2026.
IT Director II/Department of Transportation
James Remsey works as a IT Director II for Department of Transportation. James earned $178,500 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Lacy holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,301.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Mattox serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,000.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Samuel Pridgen is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $175,000.
Accounting/Fiscal Director I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jacob Swygert serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,757.
Program Manager IV/Department of Transportation
John Player holds the role of Program Manager IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,757.
Human Resources Director IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Rontreal Tyler serves as a Human Resources Director IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,757.
Accounting/Fiscal Director I/Department of Transportation
Kace Smith works as a Accounting/Fiscal Director I for Department of Transportation. Kace earned $172,757 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Charles Johnston holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,086.
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
Chad Long is a Program Manager III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $172,086.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Timothy Henderson holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,086.
Right-Of-Way Director/Department of Transportation
Michael Barbee is a Right-Of-Way Director at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $172,086.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Robert Dickinson is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $172,086.
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Klauk serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,086.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Wilson holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,994.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Brian Heape works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Brian earned $171,994 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Transportation
John Baker holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $166,514.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
John Boozer holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,431.
Attorney VI/Department of Transportation
Randolph Carothers Iv is a Attorney VI at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $162,700.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Transportation
Darlene Rikard works as a Human Resources Director III for Department of Transportation. Darlene earned $162,052 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Adam Humphries is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $161,089.
Program Manager IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kelly Moore serves as a Program Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,614.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Christopher Kelly works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $154,235 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Emily Woods serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,301.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Katherine Scott works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Katherine earned $153,300 in 2026.