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 27
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Matthew Rentz is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,138.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Michael Hudson 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
Elliott Calder is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,072.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Transportation
Brooke Andrews holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shannon Guerra serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,000.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Transportation
Kathy Fitzhugh is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Transportation
Suzanna Conrad holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Fairey Mock is a Right of Way Agent III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,976.
Human Resources Consultant I/Department of Transportation
Trevor Mcknight holds the role of Human Resources Consultant I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,975.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Anthony Mcabee works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Anthony earned $69,932 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Oliver serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
William Apperson is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,877.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Kevin Creel holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Billy Quick holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joseph Martin works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $69,877 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Brian Christmas is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Diane Wewer holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
John Daniels is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Shannon serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Donald Bunch holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Leslie Bowick serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
James Ferrell is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,877.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Sunny Schweinsberg serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
George Hall works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. George earned $69,877 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
David Mcalister works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. David earned $69,877 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeffery Giles serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Lyle Nyberg works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Lyle earned $69,877 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jamison Canaday serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Amitkumar Vaidya holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,877.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Jimmy Leonard works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Jimmy earned $69,877 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
James Kirkland works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. James earned $69,877 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Baggett serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Patrick Huynh works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Patrick earned $69,877 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Thomas Richburg holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,877.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Peyton Cox works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Peyton earned $69,869 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Wilson Overton holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,842.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
William Nicholas holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,789.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Cesar Sosa serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,747.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kevin Poston serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,726.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Backman serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,629.