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 6
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Levi Mcleod is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $119,938.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jason Byrd holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,938.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Munnerlyn serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,938.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Michael Connolly is a Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $119,924.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Lorena Pate holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,769.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Bobby Usry holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,346.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Cyle Rhoades holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,227.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Gamble serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,876.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Merritt Vann serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,672.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Robert Giddens holds the role of Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,603.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Emily Toler works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Emily earned $118,484 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Glen Bramlitt holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,355.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jess Mendenhall serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,228.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Renee Gardner holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,110.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Bryan Berry holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,036.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Rich serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,025.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Derek Frick holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,973.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jared Bragg works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jared earned $117,673 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Steven Diamond works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $117,497 in 2026.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Douglas Timmons serves as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,388.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, David Bland serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,331.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
Brian Eargle holds the role of IT Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,331.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Brian Motley is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $117,191.
IT Manager II/Department of Transportation
Eric Blume is a IT Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $117,070.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Tameika Bostic serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,018.
Transportation Planner V/Department of Transportation
Marla Watson holds the role of Transportation Planner V at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,018.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Katherine Mathis is a Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $117,000.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Lybrand holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,998.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Diane Lackey holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,688.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Sergio Aparicio Fernandez holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,495.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Queen serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,236.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Clifton Goolsby serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,178.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Eugene Taylor works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Eugene earned $116,109 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Hongfen Li is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $116,049.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Amy Hamlin works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Amy earned $116,014 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jeremy Hodges holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,860.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Gregory Williams holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,713.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Sandra Riley works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Sandra earned $115,535 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jason Hall holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,496.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Egan holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,477.