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 25
Employee Relations Consultant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tionna Richardson serves as a Employee Relations Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,400.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jefferson Rojas Castro serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,400.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Harold Ballard holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,363.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
Aaron Arant is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $71,335.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
William Gardner works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. William earned $71,309 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Olwyn Bobb serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,251.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Glenn Smith serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,242.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Bryant holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,229.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stacy Jackson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,180.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Joseph Cosentino holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,180.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Quinn Murphy holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,180.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Robert Webb works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $71,126 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Christopher Phillips holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,096.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Felt serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,022.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Ronald Miller is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $71,011.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Marcena Reppenhagen works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Transportation. Marcena earned $70,980 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Samuel Sostre Marcano serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,949.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Terrence Wilson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,850.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Leon Tria works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Leon earned $70,846 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Amoretta Smith serves as a Right of Way Agent III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,797.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Andrew Huff is a Right of Way Agent III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,797.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Michael Kelley is a Right of Way Agent III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,797.
Bridge Inspection Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Barnes serves as a Bridge Inspection Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,769.
Public Information Director II/Department of Transportation
William Crouch holds the role of Public Information Director II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,597.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Brown serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,545.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Laurie Mazzell holds the role of Right of Way Agent III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,523.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kristina Wilson Nobles is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,503.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Richard Frierson works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Richard earned $70,503 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Kara Temple holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,503.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Radu serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,503.
Web Developer/Department of Transportation
Freddy Sox holds the role of Web Developer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,463.
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
Allan Terry works as a Shep Responder III for Department of Transportation. Allan earned $70,454 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Bannister serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,443.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Willie Turner is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,442.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Terry Simmons is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,412.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
Reynaldo Rodriguez works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Transportation. Reynaldo earned $70,368 in 2026.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Transportation
Mary Wyeth works as a Executive Assistant I for Department of Transportation. Mary earned $70,355 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Marion Hood is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,349.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Geter holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,348.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Benny Inman is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,320.