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 18
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tracy Martin serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,130.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jason Wolfman holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kennedy Parnell serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Jade Watford works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Jade earned $81,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Deroos is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $81,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Brock serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,869.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Stephen Crowell holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,782.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Brown serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,765.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Adam Smith holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,673.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Manuel Zambrana Brooks serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,654.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Calvin Turnage holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,502.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dwane Sims serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,325.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Charles Willbanks holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,197.
Fts Manager I/Department of Transportation
Michael Carson holds the role of Fts Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,094.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Veronica Jackson serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Baneeka Cummings Daniels is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.
Construction Project Manager I/Department of Transportation
Christian Hipp works as a Construction Project Manager I for Department of Transportation. Christian earned $80,000 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Transportation
Crystal Minelli holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Cedric Dorsey holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,847.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Christopher Singleton holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,847.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Watts holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,847.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Evelyn Turner serves as a Right of Way Agent III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,751.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
At Department of Transportation, Rebecca Owen serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,714.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Joseph Dickson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $79,649.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Deepa Sapkota works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Deepa earned $79,600 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
William Herring is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $79,561.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Elmer Carrillo Rosales serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,561.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Derrick Smith serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,560.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Ralph Torok works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Ralph earned $79,548 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Wyman Bates serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,455.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Russell Bedenbaugh serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,452.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
James Meetze holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,443.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Edward Brault is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $79,318.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Corby Mcleod serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,318.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Korene Mcdow serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,318.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Eric Vickery holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,305.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Timothy Bowers works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Timothy earned $79,305 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Woody Powell is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $79,305.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Harry Boyd holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,305.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
William Kennedy holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,274.