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 29
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Saukas serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,517.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
James White is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $68,381.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Carleigh Duffie is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $68,300.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Haley Collins works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Haley earned $68,300 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Estridge holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,267.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Latashi Jones works as a Program Manager I for Department of Transportation. Latashi earned $68,250 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Cleveland Muller serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,250.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joshua Durham serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker V. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,203.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Timothy Brown works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Timothy earned $68,202 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Carlos Jackson holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,202.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
James Kneece holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,202.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Travis Jenkins serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,184.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Allen serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,039.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Robert Woodall is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,916.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joshua Upchurch is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,916.
Highway Maintenance Worker V/Department of Transportation
Shawn Flood works as a Highway Maintenance Worker V for Department of Transportation. Shawn earned $67,916 in 2026.
Senior Auditor/Department of Transportation
Daniel Hanley holds the role of Senior Auditor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,913.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Transportation
Zachary Follmer works as a IT Customer Support Specialist III for Department of Transportation. Zachary earned $67,855 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jarvis Harris is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,831.
Bridge Inspection Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Javis Aikens is a Bridge Inspection Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,828.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Transportation
Princine Reid works as a Executive Assistant I for Department of Transportation. Princine earned $67,791 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Chad Robertson serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Michael Anderson holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
Clarence Cook works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. Clarence earned $67,791 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
George Williams works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor for Department of Transportation. George earned $67,791 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Jelani Nichols works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Jelani earned $67,791 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Wesley Ott works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Wesley earned $67,791 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Douglas Hunter holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Angus Carter is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
James Vaught holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Rozell Johnson is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Aurey Cruz holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
James Hurt works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. James earned $67,791 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Gresham serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Quang Nguyen is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
James Paynter is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Robert Brown works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $67,782 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mary Fulton serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,742.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Bradley Jeffcoat serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,742.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Steven Gainey serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,690.