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 45
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Collin Newton is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,621.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Otis Davis holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,609.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Scott Page works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Scott earned $58,604 in 2026.
Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Derrick Avant holds the role of Bridge Inspector at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,487.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Jared Page works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Jared earned $58,462 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Jaevin Jacobs works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Jaevin earned $58,462 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Gary Wright is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,462.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Joseph Ford Jr is a Traffic Signal Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,462.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Joshua Godin is a Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,462.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
John Morris works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. John earned $58,416 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Gwendeline Barrera serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,344.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Britton Hamilton works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Britton earned $58,344 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
Brady Land holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,344.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Rodney Brown works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Rodney earned $58,344 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Sean Mckinney holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,344.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Phillip Registe works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Phillip earned $58,344 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Kirkland Padgett is a Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,344.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Terry Bednark serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,344.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Wilfred Lagleva serves as a Traffic Signal Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,344.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Patrick Blouin works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Patrick earned $58,344 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
J P Berthelette holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,344.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Transportation
Carson Welborn works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Transportation. Carson earned $58,344 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Tamara Lovelace holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,269.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Gregory Amma holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,254.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nathan Bowie serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,227.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Tracy Smith holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,227.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tobias Coe serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,227.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tyler Stewart serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,227.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Joshua Garrett is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,227.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Kevin Page is a Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $58,178.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Gerald Harris works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Gerald earned $58,138 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Zachary Horn holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,107.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Gregory holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,061.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Rhonda Mitchell works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Transportation. Rhonda earned $57,944 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Warren Knight is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,920.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Serafin Pading is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,919.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Devin Kiser serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,903.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Tammy Williamson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Tammy earned $57,899 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Bresheca Funches works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Transportation. Bresheca earned $57,758 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Transportation
Devin Mcmichael is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,758.