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 61
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kaitlyn Vanleusden serves as a Right of Way Agent I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,008.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Lauren Marsh is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $52,008.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Timothy Davis serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
James Mcdowell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. James earned $51,984 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Robert Brown works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Robert earned $51,984 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
James Robinson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Kenneth Manke works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Kenneth earned $51,984 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Rowell serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Hulee Harvey is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
George Edwards holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stuart Lambert serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Andrew Pinckney works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Andrew earned $51,984 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
John Smith is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Miguel Buenrostro works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Miguel earned $51,984 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Michael Wilbanks holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Lance Player works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Lance earned $51,984 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Dwight Curlee serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Danny James is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,984.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Ward is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,982.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Rene Thompson holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,981.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Zaviell Faust works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Zaviell earned $51,980 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Timothy Honea holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ashley Miller serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
James Wiley is a Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Tyler Clark is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jerry Matthews is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Thomas Scott holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Arthur Terrell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Arthur earned $51,979 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Everette Moore is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
John Pitko works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. John earned $51,979 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Israel Aiken holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jesse Alberts serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Colby Mccutcheon is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Elliott serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Curtis Workman works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Curtis earned $51,979 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Robert Newton holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Crawford serves as a Traffic Signal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
James Jackson Iii holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
James Young holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Damon Vess Jr works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Damon earned $51,979 in 2026.