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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Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Herbert Wates serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,950.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Rachel Schilling works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Rachel earned $81,935 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Melanie Billings works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for Department of Transportation. Melanie earned $81,916 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Roger Holloway works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Roger earned $81,731 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Phillip Willingham holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,716.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kevin Paxton is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Walter Baker serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Angela Hicks is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,652.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Transportation
Anne Burnett holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,610.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
W Karey Jeffcoat holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Anna Baysden holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Sondra Ouzts is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,600.
Investigator V/Department of Transportation
Craig Alexander holds the role of Investigator V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,408.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jason Kirby is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,390.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Victor Ajide works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Victor earned $81,390 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Andrew Rowe holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,284.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Ruddy is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,278.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Julie Douglas is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,262.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Melissa Espinoza holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,221.
Right-Of-Way Appraiser II/Department of Transportation
Timothy Cosh works as a Right-Of-Way Appraiser II for Department of Transportation. Timothy earned $81,201 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Booth serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,165.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Scott Faulkenberry is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,161.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kevin Buchanan holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,133.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Rosado serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,130.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tracy Martin serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,130.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Erin Jenkins is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,130.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
William Jurgelski works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. William earned $81,130 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Cooper serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,130.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Siceloff holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,130.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Jade Watford works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Jade earned $81,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Deroos is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jason Wolfman holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kennedy Parnell serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Brock serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,869.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Stephen Crowell holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,782.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Brown serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,765.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Adam Smith holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,673.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Manuel Zambrana Brooks serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,654.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Calvin Turnage holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,502.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dwane Sims serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,325.