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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
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

$50,000$146,013+

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

Highest-paid first / page 52

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Gaddy

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

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

Joseph Maxwell

Traffic Signal 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 Maxwell holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,972.

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.

Althea Wright

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

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

Donald Mcclary

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

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

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.

Lamont Ferguson

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, Lamont Ferguson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

Jordan Lisenby

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, Jordan Lisenby serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

Jonathon Bryson

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

Jonathon Bryson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $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.

Travis Causey

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, Travis Causey serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,972.

Maxcy Crews

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

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

Edward Burris

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

Edward Burris is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $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.

Boyce Overstreet

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

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

Derek Roberts

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, Derek Roberts serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $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.

William Stroud

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

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