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 16
Systems Engineer I/Department of Transportation
Anthony Johnican holds the role of Systems Engineer I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,603.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jamie Wilkes serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,603.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Transportation
Tyrone Day works as a Senior Network Administrator for Department of Transportation. Tyrone earned $84,603 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Sandra Sailer Taylor works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Sandra earned $84,550 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Backstrom serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,544.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
James Hodge is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $84,544.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Charles Prewitt is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $84,541.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Kevin Williams works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Kevin earned $84,497 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dylan Green serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,417.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Charles Trammel serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,254.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Nicholas Camper works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Nicholas earned $84,235 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Benjamin Mcintosh serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,002.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Laura Masem holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stanley Gibbs serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,927.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Walker Brumble holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,919.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Mark Whitehead works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Mark earned $83,891 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Delicia Wingard serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,758.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
James Beckham holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,591.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Harry Green serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,548.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Alexander Cartledge works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Alexander earned $83,547 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Amick serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,539.
Bridge Inspection Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Charles Fralix holds the role of Bridge Inspection Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,531.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Kathleen Horsey holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,469.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Tilliry Briggs works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Tilliry earned $83,436 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Matthew Yuhas works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $83,436 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeffery Craver serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,331.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
David Fisgus holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,284.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Alan Lucillo works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Alan earned $83,236 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Watts serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,016.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Collins holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,009.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Joseph Burns holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,009.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Christopher Wright holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,910.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Ezra Sova works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Ezra earned $82,854 in 2026.
IT Manager I/Department of Transportation
Tammy Pompey works as a IT Manager I for Department of Transportation. Tammy earned $82,742 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Steven Bouknight serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,740.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Scott serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,662.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Anthony Sapyta is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $82,662.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Meredith Frye works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Meredith earned $82,662 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tito Hannah serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,620.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Marx Saintelus holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,620.