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 35
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
James Mullinax is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,315.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Leonard Arnold holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,275.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Terrica Turner is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,269.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Wallace Dobbs is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,264.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Ricky Lorick is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,249.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Roger Young holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,243.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Randy Ware serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,220.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Troy Foxworth is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,220.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Matthew Reed holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,150.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
John Mckinney is a Traffic Signal Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $63,131.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
John Matheny works as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation. John earned $63,117 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Brian Houston holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,107.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
John Richardson works as a Traffic Signal Technician III for Department of Transportation. John earned $63,098 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Gene Wynn works as a Traffic Signal Technician III for Department of Transportation. Gene earned $63,098 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
C Leitner works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. C earned $63,082 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brandon Clark serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,050.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
David Cantrell holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,043.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Quick serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,043.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Larry Eaddy serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,025.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Terrence King holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,023.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Jarrod Howard holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,015.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Chad Greene serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,952.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Wilson is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,910.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Charlie Miller is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,910.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Oscar Aldrete serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,910.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Rhett Milhouse works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Rhett earned $62,910 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Endy Fonrose serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,910.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
David Scheffer holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,910.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Austin Hart holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,910.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Scott Totherow works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Scott earned $62,851 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Morgan holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,819.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Justin Woody serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,786.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Anthony Bradford holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,690.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Shawn Hersey works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Shawn earned $62,677 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Jack Quattlebaum is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Mark Duncan is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,661.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Michael Whitmire holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,600.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mark Neely serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,591.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Roger Blanding works as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation. Roger earned $62,586 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Massie serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,583.