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 26
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Katherine Blanton holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Aimee Steiner serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
James Williams is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Murphy serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Brownlow holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Irven Williams works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Irven earned $70,304 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Foldesi serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Wilbur Ravenhorst works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. Wilbur earned $70,304 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Sristi Das Gupta is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
Amir Rahimzadeh Mottahed holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Transportation
James Carsner works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Transportation. James earned $70,304 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Samuel Collins holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Terry Staley holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Yasma Bolden is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Richard Stone serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Brad Merritt works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Brad earned $70,138 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Joseph Gainey works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $70,138 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
James Wannamaker holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Jonathan Vaughn works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Jonathan earned $70,138 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kim Bobo serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Daniel Floyd is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Meredith Long works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Meredith earned $70,138 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Jim Christopher is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,138.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
John David is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Richard Robinson holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Charles Skipper works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Charles earned $70,138 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
D'Mont Zeigler holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joe Ellis works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Joe earned $70,138 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Tooley serves as a Traffic Signal Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jason Wyatt serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
George Busbee holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Wendy Plunkett serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Bryan Baker is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Amy Lozano works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Amy earned $70,138 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Winchester serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jimmy Payton serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Barbara Dean holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Howard Stokes holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Cecil Casselman serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
James Godbolt holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,138.