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 51
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Michael Skilinski works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $55,495 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Terry Johnson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,495.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jimmy Bellflowers serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,495.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Paul Allen serves as a Shep Responder II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,465.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Samuel Benton holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,465.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Transportation
Danny Whitehead is a General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,444.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation
Delfrieda Mcknight works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Transportation. Delfrieda earned $55,419 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Lybrand serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,407.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Johnny Smith holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,371.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Solomon Bostick holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,332.
Traffic Signal Technician I/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Scott works as a Traffic Signal Technician I for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $55,332 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Yagman serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,315.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kevin Haynes is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,315.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
David Starnes holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,303.
Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Charles Mount serves as a Bridge Inspector. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,245.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Dale Becker works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Dale earned $55,236 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Ronald Owens is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Coley Jackson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Charles Moody serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Antawn Griffin serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Frank Lawhorn serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Williams works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $55,234 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Buddie Blackwell serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Charles Skipper holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,234.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Sherman Solomon is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Rodney Cameron works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Rodney earned $55,234 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Robert Bratton holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,234.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Douglas Whelan serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jeremy Redding is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Joshua Mccrea is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,234.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Stroman serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Nathaniel Crowe serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Ronald Winters is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Danzell Hubbard serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Garrett Wood works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Garrett earned $55,234 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jalene Douse holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,234.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Kevin Evitt holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,234.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Ron'Rico Judon works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. Ron'Rico earned $55,234 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Gunter Iii serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,231.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Haley Ingram works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Transportation. Haley earned $55,185 in 2026.