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 43
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mark Robinson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,184.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Edward Denby serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,184.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Justin Parnell holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,184.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Jordan Coker holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,183.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Curtis Freeman works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Curtis earned $60,183 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Timothy Lee serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,183.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Bryan Coburn holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,183.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Tarrel Smalls holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,183.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Daniel Scott is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,183.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Lamprecht serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,183.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Ryan Phillippi is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,183.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Teresa Jackson works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Transportation. Teresa earned $60,133 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Lori Elder works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Lori earned $60,104 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Travis Huckabee works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Travis earned $60,104 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Crystal Bailey works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Crystal earned $60,104 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Debra Jerideau is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,104.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Johnson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,104.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Joshua Badgett works as a Traffic Signal Technician III for Department of Transportation. Joshua earned $60,091 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Sarah Mckinney serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,049.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Henry Mcgill serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,036.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Terrence Hopkins holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,030.
Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Robert Collins is a Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,016.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Gary Medley is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $60,003.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Kohl holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,998.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Johnathan Champion works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Johnathan earned $59,894 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Transportation
August Hayes is a Network Administrator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $59,865.
Fts Manager I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tara Blankenship serves as a Fts Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,844.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Tammy O'Quinn holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,844.
Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Homer Oliver holds the role of Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,844.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
David Ziegler works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. David earned $59,828 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Thomas Voss holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,807.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Larry Oneal works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Larry earned $59,764 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Rand Stratton works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Rand earned $59,704 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Croft serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,656.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Timothy Pelzer serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,656.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Bryan Thornton serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,656.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Vinson Hyman holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,656.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Brandon Hill works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Brandon earned $59,656 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Lance Thames is a Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $59,656.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
David Dominick works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. David earned $59,656 in 2026.