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 41
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Paul Register serves as a Shep Responder III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,462.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Preston Lavender is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $61,385.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Natalie Estrada is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $61,385.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Shane Mcjunkins works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Shane earned $61,327 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Jason Mcintyre is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $61,322.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Tamera Haynes is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $61,303.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Westover Brown serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,240.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jerry Bullman serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,220.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jesse Gilmore serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,220.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Kody Clack works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Kody earned $61,220 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Darrell Coker is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $61,220.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Watson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $61,220 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Cox serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,220.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Roberto Rosales Martinez holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,220.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Buddy Strickland holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,220.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Donnie Berry works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Donnie earned $61,220 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Ronnie Hall works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Ronnie earned $61,220 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
James Boulware works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. James earned $61,220 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brandon Wisher serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,220.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shotte Widener serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,220.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Christopher Glenn works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $61,220 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Scott Drew works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Scott earned $61,220 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Catherine Cole is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $61,200.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Arnold Magwood works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Arnold earned $61,200 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Karen Collins holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Lisa Galle works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Lisa earned $61,200 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Drayton serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,089.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
John Watson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,044.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Lawrence Williams works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Lawrence earned $61,043 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Tyrone Peterson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Tyrone earned $61,043 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Mario Benbow holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,017.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Gary Funderburk works as a Traffic Signal Technician III for Department of Transportation. Gary earned $60,972 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
James Bodie holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,946.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Juan Rosado works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Juan earned $60,944 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Eric Stone holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,789.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Blackwell serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,757.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Neil Carmichael is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,738.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Walter Wilson works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Walter earned $60,706 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Theresa Manderville holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,706.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Joe Mikels works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Joe earned $60,682 in 2026.