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 3
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
Tina Kennedy holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,701.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Mamie Spradley holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,012.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Chowdhury Siddiqui serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,645.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Tony Thompson works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Tony earned $137,095 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Michael Turner holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,034.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
John Fulton is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $137,023.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Erin Queen holds the role of Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,438.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Mechelle Mabry works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. Mechelle earned $135,808 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Sean Futch works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Sean earned $135,583 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Michael Hannah is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $135,513.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Melanie Mobley serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,306.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Nickolas Waites is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $135,105.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Randy King holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,614.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Lori Campbell is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $134,525.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Raymond Molinaroli works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Raymond earned $134,184 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Arnold Magwood serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,689.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Transportation
Rose Marie Bates is a Human Resources Director III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $133,660.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Cook serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,115.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brooks Bickley serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,528.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
David Johnson holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,349.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joshua Johnson is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $132,210.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Burns serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,149.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Efrem Dantzler works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Efrem earned $132,134 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Humphries works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $131,958 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Bradley Trout works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Bradley earned $131,571 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Toni Edwards works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Toni earned $131,411 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Tyler Clark works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Tyler earned $131,411 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Craig Winn serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,411.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
William Redfearn works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. William earned $131,319 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Pitts works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $131,319 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher York is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $131,319.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brian Dix works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Brian earned $131,239 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Benjamin Olson serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,138.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Harris holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,903.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Thomas Feemster is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $130,836.
Program Manager III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Beach serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,684.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joshua Makison serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,500.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Ryggs serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,368.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Caver holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,337.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Bruce Wells is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $130,277.