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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
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 54

Matthew Gresham

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

Samuel Mcdaniel

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Samuel Mcdaniel holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Edwin Gordon

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Edwin Gordon holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Charles Woods

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Charles Woods is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Terrence Chatman

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Terrence Chatman works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Terrence earned $54,938 in 2026.

Phillip Leviner

Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Phillip Leviner is a Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Parker Beck

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Parker Beck works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Parker earned $54,938 in 2026.

Dale Cauthen

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Dale Cauthen works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Dale earned $54,938 in 2026.

Sirone Rivers

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Sirone Rivers is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Austin Hammonds

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Austin Hammonds is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Justin Rutland

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Justin Rutland works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Justin earned $54,938 in 2026.

Jonathan Freeman

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Jonathan Freeman holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Brian Rich

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

At Department of Transportation, Brian Rich serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,938.

Justin Lightsey

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Justin Lightsey holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Lewis Matz

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Lewis Matz holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Jack Adams

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Jack Adams is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Jonathan Sanders

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Jonathan Sanders is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Robert Hardee

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Robert Hardee works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $54,938 in 2026.

Young Kerr

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Young Kerr holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Fred Leggett Ii

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Fred Leggett Ii holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,938.

Matthew Cummins

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

At Department of Transportation, Matthew Cummins serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,938.

Rahson Fields

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Rahson Fields works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Rahson earned $54,938 in 2026.

Marion Breland

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

At Department of Transportation, Marion Breland serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,938.

Jayme Norton

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,938
Base pay
$54,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,938

Jayme Norton is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,938.

Janet Hendrix

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,895
Base pay
$54,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,895

Janet Hendrix holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,895.

Jason Hathcock

Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

At Department of Transportation, Jason Hathcock serves as a Shep Responder I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,884.

William Mccormick

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

William Mccormick holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Marquell Moody

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Marquell Moody holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Philip Thompson

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Philip Thompson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Shane Olin

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Shane Olin works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Shane earned $54,884 in 2026.

Andre Tyre

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Andre Tyre works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Andre earned $54,884 in 2026.

Timothy Rowland

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Timothy Rowland holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Rebecca Googe

Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Rebecca Googe holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Dakota Davis

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Dakota Davis holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Lance Atkins

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,884
Base pay
$54,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,884

Lance Atkins holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,884.

Shelly Sutcliffe

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,795
Base pay
$54,795
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,795

Shelly Sutcliffe is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,795.

William Boyce

Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,735
Base pay
$54,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,735

At Department of Transportation, William Boyce serves as a Associate Osha Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,735.

Edward PooreMay be multiple

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,712

This Highway Maintenance Worker III record at Department of Transportation for Edward Poore may represent several individuals, totaling $54,712 in 2026.

Kenneth Tatum

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,712
Base pay
$54,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,712

Kenneth Tatum holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,712.

Wilshawn Commander

Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp
$54,712
Base pay
$54,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,712

At Department of Transportation, Wilshawn Commander serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,712.