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 28
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Samuel Spann works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Samuel earned $69,616 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Hall serves as a Traffic Signal Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Nicholas Bell is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Bill Prescott holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Maurice Shuler works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Maurice earned $69,616 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Escarpheus Plair works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Escarpheus earned $69,616 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
William Black works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. William earned $69,616 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Ashmore serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mathew Griffith serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Richard Cates holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,616.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brandon Hunter serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,616.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
James Norton is a Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
David Riddle holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Kelvin Stephen works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Kelvin earned $69,616 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Lamb serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dylan Sowers serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,616.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Michael Mcgaha is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,616.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Natalie Blackburn is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,615.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Transportation
Darin Boland works as a IT Customer Support Specialist III for Department of Transportation. Darin earned $69,596 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Frederick Jackson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,355.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
David Rivers works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. David earned $69,355 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brandon Shealy serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,355.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Echo Gentile is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $69,355.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Felipe De Figueiredo Nunes holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,355.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Daquan Carter holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,355.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Brandon Yates works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Brandon earned $69,355 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Erin Tusubira serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,355.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Corey Fant serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,355.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Terrence Brathwaite holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,355.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Arash Piroozan serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,355.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Palmer serves as a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,333.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Devin Steed works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Devin earned $69,318 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Lance Langdale holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,201.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joyce Gardner serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,008.
Benefits Manager I/Department of Transportation
Megan Haaga holds the role of Benefits Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,990.
Investigator IV/Department of Transportation
Clint Davis works as a Investigator IV for Department of Transportation. Clint earned $68,986 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Meagan Hare holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Sean Kyle works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Sean earned $68,952 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
At Department of Transportation, William Bell serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,903.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Michael Costello works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $68,891 in 2026.