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 49
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Cody Wessinger is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Jonathan Goodding works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Jonathan earned $56,401 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Lonnie Powers is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Brian Urban is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
James Harper is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Christopher Mccullough works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $56,401 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Eric Waring works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Eric earned $56,401 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Reginald Fair works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Reginald earned $56,401 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Brian Gillian works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Brian earned $56,401 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Garrett Lane works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Garrett earned $56,401 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Tyrese Chinn works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Tyrese earned $56,401 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Divver holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
David Elmore holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
James Moreland Jr holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,401.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Russell Hutto is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,401.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Robert Yergeau is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,359.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jonathon Piritz holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,312.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Talbert serves as a Associate Osha Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,299.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Byron Chambers works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Byron earned $56,277 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Robert Clark holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,100.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
William Moore is a Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $56,013.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Saul Aldrete works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Saul earned $56,009 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Frank Gantt serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,008.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Randy Galloway holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,986.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Keith Mccray works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Keith earned $55,938 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Rodriques Crooks is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,818.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Danny Peace works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Danny earned $55,810 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Calvin Pringle holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,805.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Perdue serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,786.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Aaron Aiken serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,776.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Samantha Mcfry serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,775.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
R Ratliff works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. R earned $55,741 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Devell Eaddy serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,733.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brian Lee serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,713.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
David Williams is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,713.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
William Pitts holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,713.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Brenda Mintz is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,683.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kendis Dawson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,682.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Ray Murphy works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Ray earned $55,676 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Rhondalyn Pelzer holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,607.