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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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Vidya Mareddy

Application Developer III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,962
Base pay
$97,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,962

Vidya Mareddy holds the role of Application Developer III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,962.

Thomas Breland

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,960
Base pay
$97,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,960

Thomas Breland holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,960.

Rose Martinez Vazquez

Procurement Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,951
Base pay
$97,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,951

Rose Martinez Vazquez works as a Procurement Manager II for Department of Transportation. Rose earned $97,951 in 2026.

Shawn Buchanan

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,741
Base pay
$97,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,741

Shawn Buchanan works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Shawn earned $97,741 in 2026.

Robert Griffin

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,693
Base pay
$97,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,693

Robert Griffin holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,693.

Ernest Williams

Construction Project Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,659
Base pay
$97,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,659

Ernest Williams holds the role of Construction Project Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,659.

Eugene Parnell

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,599
Base pay
$97,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,599

Eugene Parnell works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Eugene earned $97,599 in 2026.

Richard Booth

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,500
Base pay
$97,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,500

At Department of Transportation, Richard Booth serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,500.

David Reece

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,372
Base pay
$97,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,372

David Reece is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $97,372.

Gavin Mcmahon

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,359
Base pay
$97,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,359

Gavin Mcmahon works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Gavin earned $97,359 in 2026.

Matthew Dietrich

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,352
Base pay
$97,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,352

Matthew Dietrich holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,352.

Wade Warr

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,313
Base pay
$97,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,313

At Department of Transportation, Wade Warr serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,313.

Jack Cannady

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,305
Base pay
$97,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,305

Jack Cannady is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $97,305.

Stephen Michalski

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,226
Base pay
$97,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,226

Stephen Michalski holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,226.

William Landers

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$97,031
Base pay
$97,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,031

William Landers holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,031.

Natalia Williams

Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,964
Base pay
$96,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,964

At Department of Transportation, Natalia Williams serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,964.

Holly Comalander

IT Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,926
Base pay
$96,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,926

Holly Comalander holds the role of IT Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,926.

Kyle Hardwick

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,901
Base pay
$96,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,901

At Department of Transportation, Kyle Hardwick serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,901.

Jeffery Schwalk

Procurement Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,900
Base pay
$96,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,900

Jeffery Schwalk is a Procurement Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $96,900.

Jason Childers

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,863
Base pay
$96,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,863

Jason Childers works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $96,863 in 2026.

Timothy Mcgee

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,780
Base pay
$96,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,780

At Department of Transportation, Timothy Mcgee serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,780.

Mark Cain

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,546
Base pay
$96,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,546

At Department of Transportation, Mark Cain serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,546.

Heather Ford

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,527
Base pay
$96,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,527

Heather Ford holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,527.

George Townsend

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,500
Base pay
$96,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,500

At Department of Transportation, George Townsend serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,500.

Rebecca Anderson

Human Resources Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,390
Base pay
$96,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,390

Rebecca Anderson is a Human Resources Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $96,390.

Sherman Lee

Program Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,390
Base pay
$96,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,390

Sherman Lee works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Sherman earned $96,390 in 2026.

Santhosh Nair

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,368
Base pay
$96,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,368

Santhosh Nair works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Santhosh earned $96,368 in 2026.

Ryan Snipes

Program Manager II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,368
Base pay
$96,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,368

At Department of Transportation, Ryan Snipes serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,368.

Treasure Scarborough

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,156
Base pay
$96,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,156

At Department of Transportation, Treasure Scarborough serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,156.

Jeffrey Gulish

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$96,005
Base pay
$96,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,005

Jeffrey Gulish holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,005.

Tameki Watts

Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,992
Base pay
$95,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,992

At Department of Transportation, Tameki Watts serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,992.

Joshua Fulwood

IT Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,811
Base pay
$95,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,811

Joshua Fulwood is a IT Senior Business Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $95,811.

Eric Anderson

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,670
Base pay
$95,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,670

At Department of Transportation, Eric Anderson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,670.

Mark Walker

Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,568
Base pay
$95,568
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,568

At Department of Transportation, Mark Walker serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,568.

Yolanda Byrd

Program Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,472
Base pay
$95,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,472

At Department of Transportation, Yolanda Byrd serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,472.

Lashawn Wilson

Audits Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,429
Base pay
$95,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,429

At Department of Transportation, Lashawn Wilson serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,429.

Jeffrey Foster

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,328
Base pay
$95,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,328

Jeffrey Foster holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,328.

Matthew Bishop

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,303
Base pay
$95,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,303

Matthew Bishop holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,303.

John Moore

Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,151
Base pay
$95,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,151

John Moore holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,151.

Anthony Garmon

Construction Project Manager I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$95,108
Base pay
$95,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,108

Anthony Garmon holds the role of Construction Project Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,108.