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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Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Hufnagel holds the role of Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,197.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Krysten Holladay is a Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,197.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Justin Coe holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,178.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ronnie Jones serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,178.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeremy Huggins serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,171.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Robert Howard works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $57,161 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Rikard serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,117.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kurtis Brady serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,049.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Hargis is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,036.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joshua Mcdowell serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Amanda Douglas works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Amanda earned $57,022 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jerry White serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,022.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
Jermaine Harris is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,015.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Leroy Adams is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,972.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Gaurangkumar Patel is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,957.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Melissa Poole is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Matthew Ard holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,938.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Andrew Brantley holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,938.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Amy Giammona holds the role of Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,925.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Crystal Morris works as a Right of Way Agent II for Department of Transportation. Crystal earned $56,925 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
April Cook works as a Right of Way Agent II for Department of Transportation. April earned $56,925 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jacob Owings works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Jacob earned $56,901 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shawn Kinloch serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,901.
Associate Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Danny Moore serves as a Associate Bridge Inspector. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,901.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Robert Miller is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,901.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Melissa White serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,901.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jack Schappell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Jack earned $56,901 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Terry Harris serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,901.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Jermaine Moody works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Jermaine earned $56,891 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Thaire Daley holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,891.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Caleb Jones is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,891.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Michael Crawford holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,832.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Courtney Mcclary is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,763.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Colin Rodgers is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,712.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Willie King is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,712.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Marshall Couch works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Marshall earned $56,707 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Marcus Morris holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,621.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kaleb Bush holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,621.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Joshua Oxford holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,621.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jacob Craatz works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Jacob earned $56,621 in 2026.