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 15
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Daniel Cook works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Daniel earned $86,894 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Scott works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $86,879 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Lynda Mclaine holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nathaniel Burriss serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Adam Huskins holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jonathan Richardson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jared Powell holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Peter Stickles serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,879.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Daniel Bailey holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,876.
Senior Web Developer/Department of Transportation
Emily Watts is a Senior Web Developer at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $86,714.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Hixon is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Tyrone Brabham is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $86,540.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Fouad Bouani works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Fouad earned $86,500 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Piontek holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,500.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Richard Hall serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,500.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Larry Fox holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,500.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Richard Turner serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,461.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Mark Lorick works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Mark earned $86,167 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Sheila James is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $86,167.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, George Miller serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,050.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Deedra Roberts is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $85,792.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Michelle Kingsley holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,792.
Geospatial Coordinator/Department of Transportation
Virginia Thebo is a Geospatial Coordinator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $85,762.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Michael Biege works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $85,696 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Antonio Graves works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Antonio earned $85,668 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jial Lucillo works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Jial earned $85,646 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Williams is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $85,644.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Sylvia Drayton serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,594.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Transportation
Tonya Ahtonen holds the role of Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,403.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
James Cason is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $85,360.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Walter Smith holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,318.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Caroline Haggard holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,210.
Geospatial Coordinator/Department of Transportation
Dwight Jones works as a Geospatial Coordinator for Department of Transportation. Dwight earned $85,041 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Transportation
Xiaowen Gao is a IT Business Analyst II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $85,009.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Curtis Shaffer works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Curtis earned $84,939 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Toni Elliott is a Right of Way Agent III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $84,931.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Danielsen serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,726.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Ja'Mane Williams works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Ja'Mane earned $84,621 in 2026.
Application Developer III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Noah Williams serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,603.
Database Administrator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mark Hill serves as a Database Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,603.