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South Carolina / Department of Transportation

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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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Lawrence Coe

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Lawrence Coe holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,241.

Terry Epps

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Terry Epps works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Terry earned $52,241 in 2026.

Leon Snell

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Leon Snell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Leon earned $52,241 in 2026.

Ricky Pollock

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Ricky Pollock works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Ricky earned $52,241 in 2026.

Raymond Ferguson

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

At Department of Transportation, Raymond Ferguson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,241.

Kwyna Laymon

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Kwyna Laymon is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,241.

John Tisdale

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

At Department of Transportation, John Tisdale serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,241.

Ingram Rivers

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

At Department of Transportation, Ingram Rivers serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,241.

Jeffrey Haigler

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Jeffrey Haigler works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Jeffrey earned $52,241 in 2026.

Nathaniel Rouse

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Nathaniel Rouse works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Nathaniel earned $52,241 in 2026.

Brian Raines

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

At Department of Transportation, Brian Raines serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,241.

Jeff Bullard

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Jeff Bullard is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,241.

David Weed

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

David Weed is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,241.

Nakia Calhoun

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Nakia Calhoun holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,241.

Christopher Mims

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Christopher Mims holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,241.

Carl Warren

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Carl Warren holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,241.

Pamela Gainey

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Pamela Gainey works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Pamela earned $52,241 in 2026.

Kenneth Jennings

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,241
Base pay
$52,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,241

Kenneth Jennings works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $52,241 in 2026.

Tashia Sanders

Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,147
Base pay
$52,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,147

Tashia Sanders works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Transportation. Tashia earned $52,147 in 2026.

Lewis Shirley

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,130
Base pay
$52,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,130

Lewis Shirley is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,130.

Zachary Hodge

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Transportation, Zachary Hodge serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Peyton Lewis

Public Information Director I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Peyton Lewis works as a Public Information Director I for Department of Transportation. Peyton earned $52,100 in 2026.

James Bagwell

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

James Bagwell is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

David Carlin

Public Information Director I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

David Carlin works as a Public Information Director I for Department of Transportation. David earned $52,100 in 2026.

Anthony Curry

Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Anthony Curry works as a Visual/Digital Director I for Department of Transportation. Anthony earned $52,100 in 2026.

Jacob Ryan

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,099
Base pay
$52,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,099

Jacob Ryan is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,099.

Justin Stone

Associate Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,046
Base pay
$52,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,046

Justin Stone is a Associate Bridge Inspector at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,046.

Jeffrey Morrow

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,015
Base pay
$52,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,015

Jeffrey Morrow holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,015.

Kaitlyn Vanleusden

Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,008
Base pay
$52,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,008

At Department of Transportation, Kaitlyn Vanleusden serves as a Right of Way Agent I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,008.

Lauren Marsh

Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,008
Base pay
$52,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,008

Lauren Marsh is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,008.

Alexis Williams

Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$52,008
Base pay
$52,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,008

Alexis Williams is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,008.

Timothy Davis

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

At Department of Transportation, Timothy Davis serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.

James Robinson

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

James Robinson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,984.

Stuart Lambert

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

At Department of Transportation, Stuart Lambert serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.

Michael Wilbanks

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

Michael Wilbanks holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,984.

Dwight Curlee

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

At Department of Transportation, Dwight Curlee serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.

Danny James

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

Danny James is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,984.

James Mcdowell

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

James Mcdowell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. James earned $51,984 in 2026.

Robert Brown

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

Robert Brown works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $51,984 in 2026.

Kenneth Manke

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$51,984
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,984

Kenneth Manke works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $51,984 in 2026.