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 13
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Dicks serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,146.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Keith Walker serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,083.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Transportation
Tiffany Jones works as a Human Resources Manager II for Department of Transportation. Tiffany earned $93,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
James Johnson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,999.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tyrone Jones serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,998.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Md Nabi is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,908.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Camp serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,883.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Christine Steagall holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,772.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Jean Barnes is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,663.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Jason Riley is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,663.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Tabitha Celestine is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,663.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Transportation
Mark Staton works as a IT Business Analyst III for Department of Transportation. Mark earned $92,437 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
William Britt is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,423.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Carswell serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,396.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Richter is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,387.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Hiren Trivedi serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,387.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
David Meekins works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. David earned $92,349 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Ronald Boller holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,341.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Luhrs holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,315.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Allison Love serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,299.
Bridge Inspection Supervisor/Department of Transportation
William Aikens is a Bridge Inspection Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,279.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jayson Cantey works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jayson earned $92,232 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Kara Weber is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $92,222.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jessica Kennedy holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,096.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
William Dickert holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,987.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Evan Hunter works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Evan earned $91,979 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Transportation
Jennifer Nelums holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.
Public Information Director II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Adriane Radeker serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,786.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Bozard serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,786.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Geiger works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. John earned $91,671 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Todd Huggins serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,670.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
William Coleman holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,626.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Frank Thomas works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Frank earned $91,498 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brice Parker holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,310.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Zachary Herron works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Zachary earned $91,122 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Dennis Buckmon holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,769.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Donald Siau holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,665.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Jacqueline Galloway works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Jacqueline earned $90,466 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Healy works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $90,389 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Timothy Wojcik is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $90,239.