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South Carolina / Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$199.3M
Employees
2,710
Median total
$63,481
Highest record
$254,099

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,551 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$51,979
$55,234
$63,481
$81,130
$111,756

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Demetrius Pogue

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

Demetrius Pogue holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,161.

Thomas Queen

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

Thomas Queen works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Thomas earned $55,161 in 2026.

Lucas Leon

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

Lucas Leon is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,161.

Vyacheslav Bobik

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

Vyacheslav Bobik holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,161.

Randall French

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

Randall French holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,161.

Michael Suits

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

At Department of Transportation, Michael Suits serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,161.

Wyatt Locklear

Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,161
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,161

Wyatt Locklear is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,161.

Jesus Flores

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,155
Base pay
$55,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,155

At Department of Transportation, Jesus Flores serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,155.

Christopher Huepenbecker

General Maintenance Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,151
Base pay
$55,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,151

Christopher Huepenbecker is a General Maintenance Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,151.

Lance Haymon

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,143
Base pay
$55,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,143

Lance Haymon is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,143.

Jessica Yeager

Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,100
Base pay
$55,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,100

Jessica Yeager holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,100.

Blake Payne

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,098
Base pay
$55,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,098

Blake Payne works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Blake earned $55,098 in 2026.

Douglas Herrera

IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,084
Base pay
$55,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,084

Douglas Herrera is a IT Customer Support Specialist III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,084.

Cristi Junkins

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,082
Base pay
$55,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,082

Cristi Junkins works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Transportation. Cristi earned $55,082 in 2026.

Elaina Weathers

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

Elaina Weathers is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,000.

Shelley Johnson

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

Shelley Johnson works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Transportation. Shelley earned $55,000 in 2026.

Ashley Maggio

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

Ashley Maggio is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $55,000.

David Sturgill

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

David Sturgill holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,000.

Leandra Barnes

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

Leandra Barnes works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Transportation. Leandra earned $55,000 in 2026.

Joshua Smith

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

At Department of Transportation, Joshua Smith serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

Misti Thomas

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Misti Thomas is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,972.

Michael Harrington Jr

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Michael Harrington Jr works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $54,972 in 2026.

Jesse Tanner

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Jesse Tanner holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

John Gunter

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

John Gunter holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

Cody Fields

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Cody Fields holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

Matthew Simpson

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Matthew Simpson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,972.

Stephen Neely

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

At Department of Transportation, Stephen Neely serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

Robert York

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Robert York is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,972.

Amanda Burke

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Amanda Burke holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

Shawn Fields

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Shawn Fields holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

Eric Hall

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Eric Hall is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,972.

Clint Bailey

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Clint Bailey works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Clint earned $54,972 in 2026.

Lawrence Mcknight

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Lawrence Mcknight holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

Michael Harmon

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Michael Harmon is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,972.

Kenneth Hilliard

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Kenneth Hilliard is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,972.

Jerry Pilgrim

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

At Department of Transportation, Jerry Pilgrim serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

Joshua Gause

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

At Department of Transportation, Joshua Gause serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

John Adams

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

John Adams holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

Joseph Mcwatters

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Joseph Mcwatters works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Joseph earned $54,972 in 2026.

Matthew Aleshire

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,972
Base pay
$54,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,972

Matthew Aleshire works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $54,972 in 2026.