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 14
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Kelvin Meetze is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $90,206.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Amy Hearing is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $90,147.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Monquie Brown serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,081.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Alic Kozusko holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,024.
Benefits Manager II/Department of Transportation
Marcialita Strother holds the role of Benefits Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Kyle Sweatt holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
James Sharpe works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. James earned $89,894 in 2026.
Transportation Planner IV/Department of Transportation
Guillermo Espinosa Gonzalez works as a Transportation Planner IV for Department of Transportation. Guillermo earned $89,877 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Michael Garrett holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,634.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation
Steven Perry works as a Endpoint Technician II for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $89,473 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kurt Mead serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,425.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Charles Greene holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,342.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Don Sims works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Don earned $88,970 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Bobby Easler serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,879.
Senior Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Robert Wiggs holds the role of Senior Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,871.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Mcabee serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,833.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jacob Courtney serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,833.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Drew Vartenisian is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $88,833.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
William Bailey holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,833.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Charles Orsborne holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,833.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Joshua Burleson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,833.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Harry Edwards holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,686.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Laquantra Mayberry holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,664.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
William Branham holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Arneshia Fair serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,624.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Edward Frierson is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $88,622.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Beth Faulk serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,449.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Transportation
Franklin Fulmore works as a Systems Engineer I for Department of Transportation. Franklin earned $88,242 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Mark Atkinson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,156.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Sherm Young holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,983.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Ginnel Miller works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Ginnel earned $87,980 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Justin Welch serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Katelyn Shealy works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Katelyn earned $87,866 in 2026.
Classification & Compensation Consultant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kathy Riddle serves as a Classification & Compensation Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,858.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Transportation
John Richardson holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,858.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Marilyn Arnold is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $87,709.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Sterling Babic works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Sterling earned $87,542 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Sarah Ives works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Sarah earned $87,335 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brian Bridgmon is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $87,330.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Deborah Thomas is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $87,048.