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 34
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Romaine Grant works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Romaine earned $64,554 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Barrick works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $64,538 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Erica Buchanan holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,401.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Steven Zaretzka serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,336.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Collins serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,336.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Charles Howard holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,335.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Mark White works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Mark earned $64,302 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Jenkins holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,297.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Weeks works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Benjamin earned $64,281 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Harold Walker holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,109.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Wanda Burris holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,104.
Right of Way Agent III/Department of Transportation
Adrienne Sanders holds the role of Right of Way Agent III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,104.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Gary Hayes is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $64,049.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Catoe works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Benjamin earned $64,041 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
James Mcdowell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. James earned $64,029 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
Russell Earle works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Transportation. Russell earned $64,023 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Stephen Smith is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $64,002.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
William Pagels is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $64,002.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Troy Harvin holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,002.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Mark Crosby holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,002.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tracy Walters serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,911.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Edward Burgess works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Edward earned $63,861 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Aaron Lutfy serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,842.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Angela Padgett is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,822.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Aaron Milstead serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,762.
Senior Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Robert Coulter holds the role of Senior Bridge Inspector at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,762.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Timothy Mullinax works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Timothy earned $63,725 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
James Karr works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. James earned $63,708 in 2026.
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
Preston Rogers works as a Shep Responder III for Department of Transportation. Preston earned $63,653 in 2026.
Database Administrator I/Department of Transportation
Eli Alexander holds the role of Database Administrator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,648.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Bernard Lucas holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,503.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Elizabeth Santos works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Transportation. Elizabeth earned $63,493 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Whitney Hayes serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,481.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Eddie Suggs works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Eddie earned $63,481 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Don Osborne works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Don earned $63,481 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Buckner serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,467.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Karen Gunn serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,445.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Kevin Kennerly works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Kevin earned $63,389 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Joshua Williams holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,386.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Alphonso Chestnut serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,366.