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 65
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Steven Langley works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Steven earned $51,474 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Terry Rowell is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,474.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Reginald Primus works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Reginald earned $51,474 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
John Martin is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,474.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Lindsay Sexton works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Lindsay earned $51,474 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kevin Hall serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,474.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Rebecca Calcutt holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,472.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Daymon Whitmore holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,451.
Supply Manager I/Department of Transportation
Ashley Clark holds the role of Supply Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,437.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Travis Zeigler serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,437.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Andrew Wilson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,437.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Taron Wilson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Taron earned $51,437 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Linwood Williams Jr holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,437.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Tracy Crouch holds the role of Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,436.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeffrey Kelley serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,379.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Sylvester Redden holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,322.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
George Wilson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,241.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Raymond Lee serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,241.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Alfonso Green is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,241.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Laura Queen serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,187.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Owens serves as a Shep Responder I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,127.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Joseph Feda holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,127.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Zachary Sammons works as a Shep Responder I for Department of Transportation. Zachary earned $51,127 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Allen Myers works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Allen earned $51,008 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Christopher Faure is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Eric Mcmillan is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jasmine Jones serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Damion Smith holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Deborah Till holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,989.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
John Lawrence holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,973.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Hardy Jackson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,973.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Antonio Jackson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Antonio earned $50,973 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Norman Brown works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Norman earned $50,973 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Lloyd Watson is a Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Bryan Cavanagh is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Durwin Bass holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Clay Jarrett holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Labradford Abson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,960.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Guerry works as a Traffic Signal Technician II for Department of Transportation. Christopher earned $50,960 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Robert Parkhurst holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.