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 66
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Richard Jurik is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
James Medlin 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
Patrick Tobin is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Kyle Saunders holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
Dorian Cain works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Department of Transportation. Dorian earned $50,960 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Cooper Campbell holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
John Wilson is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
John Paul Watson is a Highway Maintenance Worker III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, James Ratcliff serves as a Traffic Signal Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Bryan Tenbroeck works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Bryan earned $50,960 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Wesley Painter serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Michael Dunaway works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $50,960 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Harold Thompson holds the role of Traffic Signal Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Dillon Brown is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,960.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Robert Huey serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,960.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Transportation
Marvin Owens 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
Timothy Lollis holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,960.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Larry Smith works as a Traffic Signal Technician II for Department of Transportation. Larry earned $50,960 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Shawn Gavin works as a Traffic Signal Technician II for Department of Transportation. Shawn earned $50,960 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Cory Smith 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
At Department of Transportation, William Vore serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,960.
Highway Maintenance Worker III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Bertie Lights serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,960.
Administrative Specialist II/Department of Transportation
Kathrene Lofton Johnson works as a Administrative Specialist II for Department of Transportation. Kathrene earned $50,950 in 2026.
Supply Specialist III/Department of Transportation
Veola Glover works as a Supply Specialist III for Department of Transportation. Veola earned $50,950 in 2026.
Supply Specialist III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Sheila Morris serves as a Supply Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,950.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Anita Carter holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,947.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Bryan Davis serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,916.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Gregory Cunningham is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,916.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jamie Oswald serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,916.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Benny Laster holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,916.
Supply Specialist III/Department of Transportation
Deborah Chastain works as a Supply Specialist III for Department of Transportation. Deborah earned $50,820 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Sonya Adams is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,780.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
Ruthine Washington holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,748.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Mark Donkle holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,715.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Matthew Cade works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $50,706 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Ronald Bearden works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Ronald earned $50,706 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Hannah Boulware serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,706.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Berry Swett serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,706.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jaquan Couser serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,706.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Benjamin Morris works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Benjamin earned $50,706 in 2026.