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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Senior IT Security Administrator/Department of Transportation
John Chandler holds the role of Senior IT Security Administrator at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,000.
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
Ashleigh Sandel holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,792.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thaddeus Kitowicz serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,000.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Patrick Mckenzie is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $151,970.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Carolyn Fisher is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $151,970.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Emily Bickley serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,227.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joseph Wheeler works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $150,683 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ronny Hinson serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,392.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Duncan Smith serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,392.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Bradley Reynolds is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $149,900.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Transportation
Robert Quetti is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $149,084.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Transportation
N'Katha Simmons works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for Department of Transportation. N'Katha earned $148,439 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Mark Anthony is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $147,960.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Dustin Turner is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $146,045.
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
John Creech holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,013.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stephen Hall serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,536.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Todd Mattox is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $144,552.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Casey Lucas serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,552.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joseph Winfield holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,552.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stacey Johnson serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,451.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Roberto Ruiz serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,279.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Terry Koon holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,914.
IT Director I/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Earley is a IT Director I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $143,475.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Gilbert George works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Gilbert earned $142,879 in 2026.
Procurement Director/Department of Transportation
Calmcer Wright is a Procurement Director at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $142,800.
Procurement Director/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Emmett Kirwan serves as a Procurement Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,800.
Procurement Director/Department of Transportation
Nicholas Pizzuti holds the role of Procurement Director at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,800.
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
Yelena Kalashnikova holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,660.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Miranda Caldwell serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,372.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Mckinney serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,241.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Herman Johnson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $141,241.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Merrill Zwanka holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,599.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Bradley Latham serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,558.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
David Rogers works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. David earned $140,460 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Douglas Mcclure is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $140,088.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Iris Neal works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Iris earned $139,755 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Sara Stone is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $139,755.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Joseph Sturm holds the role of Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,646.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Frances Bickley is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $139,507.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joshua Quattlebaum works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Joshua earned $138,778 in 2026.