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 21
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nicholas Brehm serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,290.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Richard Albee works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Richard earned $76,290 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Ashley Vaughn is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $76,290.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Alex Soto Betancur works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Alex earned $76,290 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brannon Spangenberg serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,290.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Satish Gupta holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,290.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Marivic Hedrick is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $76,290.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Reo Buckley works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Reo earned $76,290 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Elijah Knight is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $76,290.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Donald Riedel works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Donald earned $76,256 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Samuel Brigman is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $76,256.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Mccormick serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,256.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Lewis works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. John earned $76,256 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Godwin serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,227.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Amrita Das is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $76,040.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Robert Cartier is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,944.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Patterson is a Traffic Signal Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,900.
Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Beverly Lake holds the role of Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,873.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
William Boatwright holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,826.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Lawson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,818.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
William Lindsey is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,817.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
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Allen Riley is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,674.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Carla Oliver serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,669.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Valda Mccall is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,669.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Richard Hood is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,669.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kevin Bykalo is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,669.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Duane Cox holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,611.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Avery Needham serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,480.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Timothy Marlow works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Timothy earned $75,475 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Richard Boatwright works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Richard earned $75,433 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nina Tansey serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,408.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Robert Hinton is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,408.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Brian Moseley holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,408.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Devin Hayes serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,406.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Diaz serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,174.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jay Clingman works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Jay earned $75,148 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Steven Patterson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $75,148.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Suntanna Johnson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,148.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Leroy Mcelveen serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,076.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Corey Watkins holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,073.