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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Communications Specialist III/Department of Transportation
Brian Cockrell holds the role of Communications Specialist III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,859.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Albert Kennedy serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,823.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shaleah Badger serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,814.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Kristi Johnson is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,784.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Michael Thomas works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $53,775 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Dimitri Singleton is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Thomas Williamson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,676.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Mark Schleier works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Mark earned $53,676 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Alec Wilson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,676.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Gavin Taylor holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,675.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeffery Crow serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,675.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Scott Stout serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,675.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Joshua Cleveland works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Joshua earned $53,675 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Jriston Bryson is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,530.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Alonzeo Drummings works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Alonzeo earned $53,474 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Zachary Ryerson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Zachary earned $53,474 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Latessa Goins is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,474.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Julie Deese is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,433.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Jordan serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,401.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dalton Daniels serves as a Traffic Signal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,182.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Allen Lyles works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Allen earned $53,171 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Curtis holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Preston Matthews holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Terry Marsh works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Terry earned $53,148 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Marcus Nicholson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Adam Yonkoske is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Callaham holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Devonta Brown holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Steven Toth works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $53,148 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Zachary Clark serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Mark Thompson is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Edward Charley holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
David Green holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Roy George works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Roy earned $53,148 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Wade Patterson is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stephen Johnson serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Steven Cain holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Logon Phillips is a Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Marvin Greer serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Angelo Johnson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,148.