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 36
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
David Sage holds the role of Shep Responder III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,557.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Raymond Schmuck is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,494.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Freddie Sweet serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,470.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Justin Boggs works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Justin earned $62,469 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
James Floyd works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. James earned $62,467 in 2026.
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
Matthew Anderson is a Shep Responder III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,453.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Joseph Powell is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,429.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Robert Little holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,419.
Geospatial Analyst II/Department of Transportation
Rebecca Galloway works as a Geospatial Analyst II for Department of Transportation. Rebecca earned $62,358 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Boatwright is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,352.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Tracy Hebert works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Tracy earned $62,322 in 2026.
Senior Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Dwayne Scott is a Senior Bridge Inspector at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,277.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Kathy Loy works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Transportation. Kathy earned $62,277 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Shirley Anderson is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,273.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Ricky Oliver is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,264.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
William Brown works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. William earned $62,247 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
William Gee is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,226.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kevin Antal serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,183.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Transportation
Stanley Christie works as a IT Customer Support Specialist III for Department of Transportation. Stanley earned $62,143 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Chuckley Gurley works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Chuckley earned $62,140 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Billy Joines is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,121.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Joe Ham is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,097.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Helen Hand is a Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,093.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Henry Cunningham holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,050.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Dix serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,047.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Zachary Lykes works as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation. Zachary earned $62,042 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeremy Weeks serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,041.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
Kenneth Carter holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,041.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Crystal Hyatt serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,041.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Elijah Casselton works as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation. Elijah earned $62,041 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Deshawn Byrd is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,041.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Lamb is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,041.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Chico Hunt is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,041.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Parker Pocock holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,041.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Todd Williams is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,010.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Brandon Varnadore is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,010.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Jaxon Sherf works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Jaxon earned $62,007 in 2026.
John Holley appears in Department of Transportation payroll as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV, with $62,002 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Laquann Mitchell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Laquann earned $62,002 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Davis is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $62,002.