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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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Joseph Thompson

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Joseph Thompson works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $56,401 in 2026.

Tiffany Sims

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Tiffany Sims works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Tiffany earned $56,401 in 2026.

Jason Byrd

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Jason Byrd is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.

Leroy Kelley

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Leroy Kelley is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.

Joshua Readett

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Joshua Readett works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Joshua earned $56,401 in 2026.

Tedric Allison

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Tedric Allison is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.

Martin Wessinger

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Martin Wessinger holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.

Ashley Hemingway

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Ashley Hemingway works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Ashley earned $56,401 in 2026.

Daniel Davis

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Daniel Davis is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.

Ronald Chatman

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Ronald Chatman holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.

Candace Goodwin

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Candace Goodwin works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Candace earned $56,401 in 2026.

Jonathan Goodding

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Jonathan Goodding works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Jonathan earned $56,401 in 2026.

Brian Urban

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Brian Urban is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.

Christopher Mccullough

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Christopher Mccullough works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $56,401 in 2026.

Eric Waring

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Eric Waring works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Eric earned $56,401 in 2026.

Brian Gillian

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Brian Gillian works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Brian earned $56,401 in 2026.

Benjamin Divver

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Benjamin Divver holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.

Tyrese Chinn

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Tyrese Chinn works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Tyrese earned $56,401 in 2026.

James Moreland Jr

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

James Moreland Jr holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.

Lindsey Schirra

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Lindsey Schirra works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Lindsey earned $56,401 in 2026.

Jacquella Stevenson

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Jacquella Stevenson holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.

Reginald Fair

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,401
Base pay
$56,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,401

Reginald Fair works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Reginald earned $56,401 in 2026.

Robert Yergeau

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,359
Base pay
$56,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,359

Robert Yergeau is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,359.

Jonathon Piritz

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,312
Base pay
$56,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,312

Jonathon Piritz holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,312.

James Talbert

Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,299
Base pay
$56,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,299

At Department of Transportation, James Talbert serves as a Associate Osha Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,299.

Byron Chambers

Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,277
Base pay
$56,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,277

Byron Chambers works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Byron earned $56,277 in 2026.

Robert Clark

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,100
Base pay
$56,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,100

Robert Clark holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,100.

William Moore

Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,013
Base pay
$56,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,013

William Moore is a Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,013.

Saul Aldrete

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,009
Base pay
$56,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,009

Saul Aldrete works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Saul earned $56,009 in 2026.

Frank Gantt

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$56,008
Base pay
$56,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,008

At Department of Transportation, Frank Gantt serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,008.

Randy Galloway

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,986
Base pay
$55,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,986

Randy Galloway holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,986.

Keith Mccray

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,938
Base pay
$55,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,938

Keith Mccray works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Keith earned $55,938 in 2026.

Rodriques Crooks

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,818
Base pay
$55,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,818

Rodriques Crooks is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,818.

Danny Peace

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,810
Base pay
$55,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,810

Danny Peace works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Danny earned $55,810 in 2026.

Calvin Pringle

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,805
Base pay
$55,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,805

Calvin Pringle holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,805.

William Perdue

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,786
Base pay
$55,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,786

At Department of Transportation, William Perdue serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,786.

Aaron Aiken

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,776
Base pay
$55,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,776

At Department of Transportation, Aaron Aiken serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,776.

Samantha Mcfry

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,775
Base pay
$55,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,775

At Department of Transportation, Samantha Mcfry serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,775.

R Ratliff

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,741
Base pay
$55,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,741

R Ratliff works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. R earned $55,741 in 2026.

Devell Eaddy

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,733
Base pay
$55,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,733

At Department of Transportation, Devell Eaddy serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,733.