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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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Jay Clingman

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,148
Base pay
$75,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,148

Jay Clingman works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Jay earned $75,148 in 2026.

Steven Patterson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,148
Base pay
$75,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,148

Steven Patterson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,148.

Suntanna Johnson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,148
Base pay
$75,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,148

At Department of Transportation, Suntanna Johnson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,148.

Leroy Mcelveen

Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,076
Base pay
$75,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,076

At Department of Transportation, Leroy Mcelveen serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,076.

Corey Watkins

Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,073
Base pay
$75,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,073

Corey Watkins holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,073.

Seth Tanner

Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,054
Base pay
$75,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,054

At Department of Transportation, Seth Tanner serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,054.

Ian Neack

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$75,035
Base pay
$75,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,035

Ian Neack works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Ian earned $75,035 in 2026.

Robert Lopez

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,930
Base pay
$74,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,930

Robert Lopez holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,930.

David Miller

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,887
Base pay
$74,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,887

David Miller is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,887.

Danny Woodring

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,782
Base pay
$74,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,782

Danny Woodring is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,782.

Donald Holtzclaw

Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,741
Base pay
$74,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,741

Donald Holtzclaw works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Donald earned $74,741 in 2026.

Corey Milton

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,739
Base pay
$74,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,739

Corey Milton is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,739.

Mark Felder

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,664
Base pay
$74,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,664

Mark Felder is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,664.

Awanda Livingston

Program Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,661
Base pay
$74,661
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,661

At Department of Transportation, Awanda Livingston serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,661.

Chad Lewis

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

At Department of Transportation, Chad Lewis serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,578.

Cynthia Myers

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

Cynthia Myers holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,578.

Dan Walters

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

Dan Walters is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,578.

Al Craig

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

Al Craig is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,578.

Rick Baden

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

Rick Baden works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Rick earned $74,578 in 2026.

Rebecca Fox

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

Rebecca Fox is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,578.

Kristofer Green

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,578
Base pay
$74,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,578

Kristofer Green works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Kristofer earned $74,578 in 2026.

William Steele

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

William Steele works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. William earned $74,570 in 2026.

Matthew Johnson

Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Matthew Johnson serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Cyrus Razi

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Cyrus Razi is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,570.

Justin Jackson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Justin Jackson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Jackson Powers

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Jackson Powers works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Jackson earned $74,570 in 2026.

Andrew Wilson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Andrew Wilson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Sid Sapinoso

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Sid Sapinoso serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Nicholas Rabon

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Nicholas Rabon is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,570.

Gibril Ouessiegnon

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Gibril Ouessiegnon works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Gibril earned $74,570 in 2026.

Kimberly Green

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Kimberly Green holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,570.

Naman Patel

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Naman Patel works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Naman earned $74,570 in 2026.

John Gillispie

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

John Gillispie works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. John earned $74,570 in 2026.

Carrington Klopfer

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Carrington Klopfer works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Carrington earned $74,570 in 2026.

Joshua Pittman

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

Joshua Pittman is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,570.

Robert Busby

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Robert Busby serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Joseph Mcbreairty

Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Joseph Mcbreairty serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Jacques Bismuth

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,570
Base pay
$74,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,570

At Department of Transportation, Jacques Bismuth serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,570.

Julian Cantley

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,500
Base pay
$74,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,500

Julian Cantley is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,500.

Nicholas Evans

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$74,500
Base pay
$74,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,500

Nicholas Evans is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $74,500.