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 12
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Stephen Michalski holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,226.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
William Landers holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,031.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Natalia Williams serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,964.
IT Manager I/Department of Transportation
Holly Comalander holds the role of IT Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,926.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kyle Hardwick serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,901.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Transportation
Jeffery Schwalk is a Procurement Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $96,900.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jason Childers works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $96,863 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Timothy Mcgee serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,780.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mark Cain serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,546.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Heather Ford holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,527.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, George Townsend serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,500.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Sherman Lee works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Sherman earned $96,390 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Transportation
Rebecca Anderson is a Human Resources Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $96,390.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Santhosh Nair works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Santhosh earned $96,368 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ryan Snipes serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,368.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Treasure Scarborough serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,156.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Gulish holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,005.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tameki Watts serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,992.
IT Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation
Joshua Fulwood is a IT Senior Business Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $95,811.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Eric Anderson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,670.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mark Walker serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,568.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Yolanda Byrd serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,472.
Audits Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Lashawn Wilson serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,429.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Foster holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,328.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Matthew Bishop holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,303.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Moore holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,151.
Construction Project Manager I/Department of Transportation
Anthony Garmon holds the role of Construction Project Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,108.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Liljegren works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $95,028 in 2026.
Classification & Compensation Manager/Department of Transportation
Adrienne Haynes holds the role of Classification & Compensation Manager at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Mark Westbury is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $94,889.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Ikesha Sumpter holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,733.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jon Garrett works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Jon earned $94,616 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Abolfazl Rajabi works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Abolfazl earned $94,387 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Kip Huston works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Kip earned $94,166 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Aisha Butler holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,962.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Scott Young serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,907.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Raymond Billbrough serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,688.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jester Burton is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $93,612.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Walter Holladay serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,436.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Ivana Gearheart works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I for Department of Transportation. Ivana earned $93,153 in 2026.