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 46
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation
Tara Stokes is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,750.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation
Kamilah Glymph is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,738.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Horne works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $57,724 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Cody Reynolds holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,721.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Coker serves as a Traffic Signal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,720.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Lance Branham works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Lance earned $57,720 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Deacon holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,700.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Rinku Patel serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,700.
Transportation Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation
David Garon works as a Transportation Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation. David earned $57,700 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Eric Mcdaniel is a Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,684.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Diana Flemming is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,532.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Blake Armer serves as a Shep Responder II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,513.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Elliott Sellers works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Elliott earned $57,495 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Jennifer Messex works as a Right of Way Agent II for Department of Transportation. Jennifer earned $57,471 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Jennifer Smith is a Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,471.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Shawn Alston works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Shawn earned $57,465 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Edward Wilson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,464.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Benjamin Leopard serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,448.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Wade Westbrook is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,448.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jason Sumner works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $57,416 in 2026.
Shep Responder III/Department of Transportation
Christopher Robinson is a Shep Responder III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,402.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Quinton Cox holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,355.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Robert Deponceau holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,255.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Bo Price is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Chantago Gilchrist is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nicolas Stauffer serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,234.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Audrey Davis works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Audrey earned $57,222 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Bachelder serves as a Shep Responder II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,217.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Akeem Ancrum serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,200.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Travis Lee works as a Highway Maintenance Worker IV for Department of Transportation. Travis earned $57,200 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker IV/Department of Transportation
Levi Davis holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,200.
Traffic Signal Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Majid Nouri Harzevili serves as a Traffic Signal Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,200.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Lauren Bollinger holds the role of Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,197.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Hufnagel holds the role of Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,197.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Krysten Holladay is a Right of Way Agent II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $57,197.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Justin Coe holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,178.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ronnie Jones serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,178.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeremy Huggins serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,171.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Robert Howard works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $57,161 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Rikard serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,117.