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 44
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Adam Cobbs holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,656.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Robert Smith holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,656.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Kim Mccray holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,640.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Rodrick Stevenson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,608.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Jason Dull holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,583.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Charles Craft serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,545.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Johnson serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,513.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Bilal Harrison is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $59,493.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Sharon Matthews is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $59,324.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ashley Porter serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,322.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Zachary Thames serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,280.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Christopher Bowers works as a Associate Osha Officer for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $59,260 in 2026.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Marcus Hudson is a Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Joseph Tolley works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $59,205 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Transportation
James Huckaby holds the role of Network Administrator at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,160.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Jimmy Norris is a Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $59,156.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
John Suggs works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. John earned $59,156 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Richard Allgood holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,156.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Charles Sasscer serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,151.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Christine Gainous holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,143.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Daniel Schram Iii holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,043.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Anthony Hayton holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,042.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kaye Calvert serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,997.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
John Johnson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. John earned $58,900 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Robert Strong works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $58,891 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Walker works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $58,891 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Amy Simmons serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,843.
Geospatial Analyst II/Department of Transportation
Daniel Flynn is a Geospatial Analyst II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,805.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Pamela Jeffers works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Pamela earned $58,800 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Benny Welch is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,754.
Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Justin Braveboy works as a Bridge Inspector for Department of Transportation. Justin earned $58,748 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Margaret Williams works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Margaret earned $58,748 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Shirley holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,748.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Marquise Witherspoon is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,748.
Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Kirk Daley holds the role of Bridge Inspector at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,748.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Frederick Stevenson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,748.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Christopher Mcclary is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,748.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Nesbitt serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,748.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Tanner serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,675.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Montez King serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,645.