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
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Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Derek Frick holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,973.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jared Bragg works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jared earned $117,673 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Steven Diamond works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $117,497 in 2026.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Douglas Timmons serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,388.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Bland serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,331.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
Brian Eargle holds the role of IT Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,331.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brian Motley is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $117,191.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
Eric Blume is a IT Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $117,070.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Marla Watson holds the role of Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,018.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tameika Bostic serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,018.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Katherine Mathis is a Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $117,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Lybrand holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,998.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Diane Lackey holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,688.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Sergio Aparicio Fernandez holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,495.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Queen serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,236.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Clifton Goolsby serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,178.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Eugene Taylor works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Eugene earned $116,109 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Hongfen Li is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $116,049.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Amy Hamlin works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Amy earned $116,014 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jeremy Hodges holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,860.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Gregory Williams holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,713.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Sandra Riley works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Sandra earned $115,535 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jason Hall holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,496.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Egan holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,477.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Donald Mcelveen is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $115,444.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Dahae Kim holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,255.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeremy Knight serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,225.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Steven Altman works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $114,876 in 2026.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Gregory Oswald holds the role of Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,724.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jeremy Jackson works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jeremy earned $114,724 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Bykalo serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,704.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Timothy Parker serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,658.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Lyle Lee is a Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $114,603.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Brown serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,573.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Williams is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $114,550.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
James Walden is a Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $114,373.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Joseph Fredendall works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $114,022 in 2026.