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 5
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Stephen Mothena is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $125,154.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Jason Fulmer works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $125,060 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Larry Lucas works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Larry earned $125,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Terry Swygert is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $124,990.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Travis Patrick is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $124,801.
IT Director I/Department of Transportation
Aniela Vanadore works as a IT Director I for Department of Transportation. Aniela earned $124,773 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Henry Shumpert is a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $124,692.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Eric Jones works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Eric earned $124,372 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
James Privette holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,310.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Nicholas Harman is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $124,168.
Construction Project Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Roger Sears serves as a Construction Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,938.
Attorney IV/Department of Transportation
Julie Martino is a Attorney IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $123,935.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Timothy Gemensky is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $123,911.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Juleigh Fleming works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Juleigh earned $123,905 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Christopher Carroll works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $123,904 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Bagley works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $123,737 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Lusk serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,729.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Caleb Gunter works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Caleb earned $123,607 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Martin holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,068.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Travis Jolly is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $122,400.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Thomas Gaines works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Thomas earned $122,292 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
David Brandyburg is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $122,222.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Paul Miller holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,129.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Thompson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,129.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Jones serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,848.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Anne Futch serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,789.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Clifton Sellers holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,768.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
William Brown holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,607.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Joshua Meetze is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $121,607.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Darren Ledbetter works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Darren earned $121,607 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Gregory Joye serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,607.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
James Woodward works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. James earned $121,567 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brett Mccutchan holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,380.
Geospatial Program Manager/Department of Transportation
Emily Watts is a Geospatial Program Manager at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $121,242.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Tong Li is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $121,127.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Joe Laws works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Joe earned $120,740 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Douglas Giovanetti holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,698.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Kimberly Lyons holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,591.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Otis Givens is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $120,033.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Matthew Kelly holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.