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 32
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Juanita Campbell serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,896.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Theodore Cashion holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,895.
Senior Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Cobb serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,763.
Senior Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Erasmo Palacios works as a Senior Bridge Inspector for Department of Transportation. Erasmo earned $65,763 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Eric Webster is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,654.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Lucas Robertson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Lucas earned $65,653 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Gary Todd works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Gary earned $65,462 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Charles Cannon works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Charles earned $65,453 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Carroll works as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $65,413 in 2026.
George Griffin appears in Department of Transportation payroll as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV, with $65,392 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jason Briggs serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,377.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Susan Dukes holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,365.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Zoe Cook serves as a Visual/Digital Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,354.
Geospatial Analyst I/Department of Transportation
Amanda Olawsky works as a Geospatial Analyst I for Department of Transportation. Amanda earned $65,344 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Kimberly Christmas works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Transportation. Kimberly earned $65,337 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
William Collins is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,320.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Justin Powell is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Mark Weatherford works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Mark earned $65,256 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Randy Brunson is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Antoine Davis serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Paul Jones serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Melvin Gale works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Melvin earned $65,256 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
John Davis is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Royals serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Rowland works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $65,256 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Thomas Bond works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Thomas earned $65,256 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
James Amerson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Fulghum holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
At Department of Transportation, Jessie Jordan serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,256.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joseph Brown serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,149.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Justin Bishop serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,143.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Steven Ford serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,102.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Gerald Peoples works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Gerald earned $65,102 in 2026.
Benefits Manager I/Department of Transportation
Allison Doherty holds the role of Benefits Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,080.
Right-Of-Way Appraiser II/Department of Transportation
Bryon Rye is a Right-Of-Way Appraiser II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,080.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tamika Graham serves as a Right of Way Agent III. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,080.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Dewey Stokes works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Dewey earned $65,000 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Barney Patterson works as a Transportation Engineering Associate I for Department of Transportation. Barney earned $65,000 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Steven Shock is a Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $65,000.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
Brian Linder holds the role of Transportation Engineering Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,000.