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 30
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Everett Lawton holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,629.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
David Harvell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. David earned $67,629 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Department of Transportation
Willie Gladden is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,629.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Richard Baxley serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,582.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Edward Johnson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,539.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Ivory Johnson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Ivory earned $67,539 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Darren Catoe is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,522.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Jason Berry works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $67,514 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Tannie Stovall works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Tannie earned $67,459 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Larry Barlow serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,342.
Traffic Signal Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Nelson Squire holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,342.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shirley Cotterell serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,330.
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Richard Ocain serves as a Shep Responder III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,314.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Burgess serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,267.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Thomas Johnson is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,235.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Terry Davis works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Terry earned $67,226 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Michelle Butler works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Michelle earned $67,218 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dorothy Moore serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,173.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Douglas Germroth serves as a General Maintenance Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,155.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Alien Cook serves as a Executive Assistant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,153.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Curtis Suber works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Curtis earned $67,123 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jon Reese serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,047.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Elizabeth Wu works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Elizabeth earned $67,000 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Khalid Ramadan is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $67,000.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shaeli Sanders serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,000.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Carl Clemons holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,000.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Elsayed Elsayed works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Elsayed earned $67,000 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Justin Starling is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $66,996.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Joshua Smith is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $66,864.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Tina Walker holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,827.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
George Hanes holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,804.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Griffin serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,795.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Melanie Robinson serves as a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,643.
Human Resources Consultant I/Department of Transportation
Michelle Mazza is a Human Resources Consultant I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $66,643.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Louis James serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,526.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Terrell Dugar serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,517.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Transportation
Dewayne Scott is a IT Business Analyst III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $66,502.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
Fred Copeland is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $66,490.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Tammy Privette is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $66,444.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Michelle Walker holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,428.