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Department of Transportation

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$199.3M
Employees
2,710
Median total
$63,481
Highest record
$254,099

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,551 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$51,979
$55,234
$63,481
$81,130
$111,756

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Edward Hunt

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,937
Base pay
$105,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,937

Edward Hunt holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,937.

Patricia Langland

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,895
Base pay
$105,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,895

Patricia Langland holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,895.

Seth Huffstetler

Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,866
Base pay
$105,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,866

Seth Huffstetler works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Seth earned $105,866 in 2026.

Jesse Hames

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,654
Base pay
$105,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,654

Jesse Hames works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jesse earned $105,654 in 2026.

Michael Anders

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,605
Base pay
$105,605
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,605

Michael Anders holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,605.

Richard Gregory

Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,424
Base pay
$105,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,424

Richard Gregory holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,424.

Edward Belken

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,339
Base pay
$105,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,339

Edward Belken is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $105,339.

William Yarborough

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,321
Base pay
$105,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,321

At Department of Transportation, William Yarborough serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,321.

Andrew Stokes

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,163
Base pay
$105,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,163

Andrew Stokes works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Andrew earned $105,163 in 2026.

Emily Smith

Program Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,148
Base pay
$105,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,148

Emily Smith works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. Emily earned $105,148 in 2026.

John Paradice

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,088
Base pay
$105,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,088

John Paradice holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,088.

Seth Lown

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,010
Base pay
$105,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,010

At Department of Transportation, Seth Lown serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,010.

James Worthy

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

James Worthy holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000.

Mark Roddy

Database Administrator II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,954
Base pay
$104,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,954

Mark Roddy holds the role of Database Administrator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,954.

Turner Guess

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,936
Base pay
$104,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,936

Turner Guess is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,936.

William Mcgoldrick

Program Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,931
Base pay
$104,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,931

William Mcgoldrick works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. William earned $104,931 in 2026.

John Magni

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,582
Base pay
$104,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,582

John Magni is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,582.

Mabel Cuellar Azcarate

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,453
Base pay
$104,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,453

Mabel Cuellar Azcarate works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Mabel earned $104,453 in 2026.

Harold Scoville

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,444
Base pay
$104,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,444

At Department of Transportation, Harold Scoville serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,444.

Alan Matienzo

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,428
Base pay
$104,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,428

Alan Matienzo is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,428.

Daryl Hardwick

Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,380
Base pay
$104,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,380

Daryl Hardwick is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,380.

Warren Hart

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,295
Base pay
$104,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,295

At Department of Transportation, Warren Hart serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,295.

Edwin Sharpe

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,295
Base pay
$104,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,295

At Department of Transportation, Edwin Sharpe serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,295.

Melissa Jackson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,295
Base pay
$104,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,295

Melissa Jackson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,295.

Sid Bacchus

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,295
Base pay
$104,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,295

At Department of Transportation, Sid Bacchus serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,295.

John Blackwell

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,295
Base pay
$104,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,295

John Blackwell holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,295.

Adam Bodner

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,295
Base pay
$104,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,295

Adam Bodner works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Adam earned $104,295 in 2026.

Travis Springs

Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,282
Base pay
$104,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,282

Travis Springs works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Travis earned $104,282 in 2026.

Frederick Thompson

Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,282
Base pay
$104,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,282

Frederick Thompson holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,282.

Michelle Skeen

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,180
Base pay
$104,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,180

Michelle Skeen works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Department of Transportation. Michelle earned $104,180 in 2026.

William Shehan

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$104,068
Base pay
$104,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,068

William Shehan is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,068.

Brandon Donahue

Program Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,789
Base pay
$103,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,789

Brandon Donahue works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. Brandon earned $103,789 in 2026.

Nasser Vakili Rad

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,434
Base pay
$103,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,434

Nasser Vakili Rad works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Nasser earned $103,434 in 2026.

Alison Phillips

Executive Assistant II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,389
Base pay
$103,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,389

Alison Phillips is a Executive Assistant II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $103,389.

Shamika Peterson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,251
Base pay
$103,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,251

Shamika Peterson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $103,251.

Archit Patel

Program Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,251
Base pay
$103,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,251

Archit Patel is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $103,251.

Teiyanna Chea Simmons

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,251
Base pay
$103,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,251

Teiyanna Chea Simmons works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Teiyanna earned $103,251 in 2026.

Donna Cleland

Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,217
Base pay
$103,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,217

At Department of Transportation, Donna Cleland serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,217.

Kenneth Henderson

Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,178
Base pay
$103,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,178

At Department of Transportation, Kenneth Henderson serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,178.

Alan Adams

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$103,094
Base pay
$103,094
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,094

Alan Adams works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Alan earned $103,094 in 2026.