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 62
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Joshua Coleman 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
William Wilkie works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. William earned $51,979 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ryan Steele serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Marvin Rahn serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Audrey Bodiford is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jerome Hollington works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Jerome earned $51,979 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Jacob Gardner holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Tyler Millwood 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
Richard Schuberg works as a Traffic Signal Technician II for Department of Transportation. Richard earned $51,979 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, John Hershman serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Bryson Belk works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Bryson earned $51,979 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
John Ledwell 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
Micheal Peeler is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,979.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Bell serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Kyle Rogers works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Kyle earned $51,979 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Troy Peele serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,979.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Toby Childers holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,961.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Robert Lamb is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,944.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Dale Snowdon holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,944.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Ryan Miller works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Ryan earned $51,923 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Tabitha Gardner holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,922.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Pamela Hensley works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Transportation. Pamela earned $51,892 in 2026.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Jason Parker works as a Shep Responder I for Department of Transportation. Jason earned $51,892 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Eryk Dickerson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Eryk earned $51,837 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Andrew Shumpert is a Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,823.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Brown holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,744.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
John Dix is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
David Cantrell works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. David earned $51,729 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Douglas Marsh works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Douglas earned $51,729 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Preston Zeigler serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Russell Spring works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Russell earned $51,729 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Edward Huntington serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Roger Melton is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
William Hoch holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Lonnie Fulmer is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Zachary Golden is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Jack Graham works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Jack earned $51,729 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Deshawn Kelley serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Rashad Clayton is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,729.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Aaron Zelmer works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Aaron earned $51,729 in 2026.