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 56
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Matthew Breivik serves as a Traffic Signal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,712.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jonathan Bentley serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,577.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Russell Harvey is a Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,560.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Melinda Jenkins holds the role of Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,560.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Jacquin Turner holds the role of Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,560.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Travis Johnson serves as a Associate Osha Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,560.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Seth Mccrea is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,471.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
D'Ondre Cannon works as a Transportation Engineering Technician II for Department of Transportation. D'Ondre earned $54,455 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Ryan Ebert is a Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,455.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Austin Wingard works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Austin earned $54,418 in 2026.
Bridge Inspector/Department of Transportation
Ryan Jordan holds the role of Bridge Inspector at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,403.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Justin Collins works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Justin earned $54,390 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Timothy Pate is a Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,389.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
James Horne works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. James earned $54,387 in 2026.
Right-Of-Way Appraiser I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mary Kirby Hall serves as a Right-Of-Way Appraiser I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,327.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Michael Griffis holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,320.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Lindsey Nerheim serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,293.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Angie Buckmon is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,241.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Brady Davis holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Wade Dial is a Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,153.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Edward Bennett works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Edward earned $54,153 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Thomas Davis holds the role of Shep Responder II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,153.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Perper serves as a Shep Responder II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,153.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ernest Corbin serves as a Shep Responder II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,153.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Abbott works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Brandon earned $54,153 in 2026.
Shep Responder II/Department of Transportation
Kenwyn Kibbee works as a Shep Responder II for Department of Transportation. Kenwyn earned $54,153 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Deas serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,112.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Mollyjane Lyles is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,080.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Bryan Maddox is a Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,080.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jonathan Arnold serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Quinton Thomas serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Tony Young holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,080.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
James Rabon is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $54,080.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Tyler Binyard works as a Transportation Engineering Technician III for Department of Transportation. Tyler earned $54,080 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dante Roberts serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
Carlos Santiago holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,080.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Melvin Jenkins serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.
Transportation Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Loftis serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Rushton serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,080.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Adam Rish holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,080.