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 23
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
Donnie Orr works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Donnie earned $74,421 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Matthew Hunter serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,382.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Alvin Melton serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,351.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Miller holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,028.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Lemke serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,966.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Stephen Simpson works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Stephen earned $73,966 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Transportation
Marty Wooten holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,965.
Senior Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Dennis West works as a Senior Osha Officer for Department of Transportation. Dennis earned $73,926 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Ryan Cunningham works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Ryan earned $73,883 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Brian Hodges holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,812.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Andrew Rosinski works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Andrew earned $73,750 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Jemmie Watson is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $73,727.
Right-Of-Way Appraiser II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Mcdougall serves as a Right-Of-Way Appraiser II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,579.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Mitchell Branham works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Mitchell earned $73,539 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
James Bowen holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,527.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nathan Lance serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,527.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
James Strickland holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,448.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Transportation
Marie Starks works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Transportation. Marie earned $73,406 in 2026.
Benefits Manager I/Department of Transportation
Sharon Praylow is a Benefits Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $73,374.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Emelito Pineda serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,322.
Senior Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
William Taylor works as a Senior Osha Officer for Department of Transportation. William earned $73,257 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Mills holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,202.
Network Administrator/Department of Transportation
Shawn Tucker works as a Network Administrator for Department of Transportation. Shawn earned $73,121 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
George Paul holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,118.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Wade serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,064.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Diane Elmore serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,062.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
John Carmichael works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. John earned $73,045 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Daniel Hopkins holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,001.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Richard Phalen works as a Right of Way Agent III for Department of Transportation. Richard earned $73,000 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Peter Manning is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,963.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Baltazar Donato is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,930.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kristin Johnson works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Kristin earned $72,930 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
James Shaw works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. James earned $72,921 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Earl Gruber serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,860.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Lawrence Benenhaley works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Lawrence earned $72,849 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Alla Liventseva is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,849.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Peter Kitsos serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,849.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Alexander Clarkson serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,849.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Zachary Taylor is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,822.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Evans serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,589.