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 42
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shinique Jackson serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,677.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Michael Weber is a Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,677.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Teri Hiott serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,645.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daine Boyd serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,528.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
James Lindsey holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,506.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Alex Kemmerlin serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,491.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
James Fender works as a Traffic Signal Technician III for Department of Transportation. James earned $60,470 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
David Ott holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,470.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Timothy Rowell is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,470.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Adam Pressley holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,470.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Joshua Bearden serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Larry Harvey is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Antonio Summers is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Timothy Telford works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Timothy earned $60,469 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Douglas Gilchrist holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Jaterris Padgett is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,469.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Matthew Adams serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,469.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
James Copeland holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Juan Hammond holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Jason Long holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,469.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Matthew Pike is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,469.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Charles Stanley is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,465.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Richard Uribe serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,465.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Jonathan Revis holds the role of Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,431.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mark Hood serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,431.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Anthony Medeiros holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,431.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Smith serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,431.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeremy Etters serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,407.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Dustin Steen works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Dustin earned $60,372 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Preston Matthews holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,371.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Joshua Westbury holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,371.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Freddy Ortiz holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,371.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Dean Diantonio works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Dean earned $60,344 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Clifford Prince serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,336.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Howard Waldrop holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,320.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Yusef Gallman holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,320.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Stanley Miller holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,320.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Matthew Robinson serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,184.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Kevin Crain works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Kevin earned $60,184 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Derrick Simmons holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,184.