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 59
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Daniel Parker serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,148.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Matthew Hyatt works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $53,148 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Audrey Key works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Audrey earned $53,120 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Persianni works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Jeffrey earned $53,120 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Eric Peterson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Eric earned $53,120 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Latasha Crumpton serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,061.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Seth Allen holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,965.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
William Rouse is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,832.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Stillwell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $52,801 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Judy Mccormick is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,787.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Reginald Elliott holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,787.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
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Olivia Taylor is a Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,735.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kaleb Martin serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,729.
Right of Way Agent II/Department of Transportation
Molly Donlon works as a Right of Way Agent II for Department of Transportation. Molly earned $52,720 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Gale Davis works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Gale earned $52,706 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ryan Davis serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,689.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Nicole Farmer holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,636.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Garrett Gooding is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,624.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Gabriel Medlin serves as a Traffic Signal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,615.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
David Brazel holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,604.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jackson Gibson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,604.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jason Schumacher works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $52,604 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Tracie Shealy works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Transportation. Tracie earned $52,549 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Dawn Mizzell is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,526.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Timothy Harbin holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,472.
Supply Manager II/Department of Transportation
Stacie Dunn holds the role of Supply Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,430.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Donald Ball is a Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,416.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Taylor Turner holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,403.
Public Information Director I/Department of Transportation
Brittany Myers works as a Public Information Director I for Department of Transportation. Brittany earned $52,389 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Kevin Baggett holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,315.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Frankie Morris holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,275.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Joshua Williams holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,265.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Tara Koon is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,265.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Meredith Mckey works as a Right of Way Agent I for Department of Transportation. Meredith earned $52,265 in 2026.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Angela Lowe serves as a Right of Way Agent I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,265.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Lisa Dorazio holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,265.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Edward Flanders holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,265.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Tonya Fries holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,265.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Matthew Scott works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $52,253 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Scottie Sellers works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Scottie earned $52,241 in 2026.