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 24
Senior Auditor/Department of Transportation
Vicky Seward holds the role of Senior Auditor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,472.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Charles Gaskin holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,433.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Lane serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,393.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Travis Bledsoe is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,375.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Joey Holmes holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,330.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Chapman serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,328.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Billy Hooks is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,328.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
John Baxter is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,328.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Luther Henderson works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Luther earned $72,328 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Marissa Lindler holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,328.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kawanda Leverett Brown works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Kawanda earned $72,328 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Chad Hall holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,328.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jamario White holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,328.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Meredith Duke is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,322.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
James Austin is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,138.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Joseph Kitowicz is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $72,067.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Andrew Davis holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,067.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Anna Adams works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Anna earned $72,067 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
William Karst works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. William earned $72,067 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Chad Anderson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,067.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Luke Weatherford serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,067.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Tanner Williams holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,067.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Lester Parris works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Lester earned $72,004 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Transportation
Ronald Godwin works as a IT Business Analyst II for Department of Transportation. Ronald earned $71,885 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
At Department of Transportation, Ronald Riley serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,781.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Joshua Kelly holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,781.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Christopher Richardson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,781.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Waldrep works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $71,710 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Micah Crumpton works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Micah earned $71,710 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Jean Michel Franco Lozada is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $71,710.
Bridge Inspection Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Roy Jeffcoat serves as a Bridge Inspection Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,703.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Altman serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,628.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
James Hall works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. James earned $71,616 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Thaddeus Douse holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,616.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Mark Berg is a Traffic Signal Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $71,612.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Edmond Garner works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Edmond earned $71,601 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Charles Whaley serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,500.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kelly Miller works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Kelly earned $71,500 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Rodney Shaw serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,466.
Bridge Inspection Supervisor/Department of Transportation
James Bozard holds the role of Bridge Inspection Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,443.