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 67
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Stephen Underwood serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,705.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Kyle Lepre is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,649.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thadeus Mcquilla serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,649.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Anthony Wiggins works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Anthony earned $50,649 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Alicia Cox holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,649.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Cathy Lee works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Cathy earned $50,649 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Brice Fenters is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,649.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
William Fleming is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,649.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Samuel Vincent works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Samuel earned $50,649 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Richard Clark is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,649.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Wynn serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,649.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Gregory Reynolds holds the role of Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,617.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Floyd Hucks holds the role of Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,617.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
James Allen is a Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,617.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Suquan Benjamin holds the role of Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,617.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Armando Echols holds the role of Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,617.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Michael Rowe is a Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,617.
Shep Responder I/Department of Transportation
Mathew Kaiver holds the role of Shep Responder I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,617.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Ronald Oakes works as a Associate Osha Officer for Department of Transportation. Ronald earned $50,564 in 2026.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
George Lamira works as a Associate Osha Officer for Department of Transportation. George earned $50,564 in 2026.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Napier Harris serves as a Associate Osha Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,564.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Jack Bean works as a Associate Osha Officer for Department of Transportation. Jack earned $50,564 in 2026.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Jay Lavier holds the role of Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,564.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ramie Otuel serves as a Associate Osha Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,564.
Associate Osha Officer/Department of Transportation
Tonia Thomas is a Associate Osha Officer at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,564.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Larry Bartelle is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,546.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Keri Shirley holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,478.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Johnny Alexander is a Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,478.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Transportation
Lorraine Beck is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,478.
Right of Way Agent I/Department of Transportation
Erin Scott holds the role of Right of Way Agent I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,478.
Building/Grounds Specialist III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Leroy Williams serves as a Building/Grounds Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,461.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Gary Mann Ii works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Gary earned $50,450 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Clifton Ford serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,423.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Donna Coleman serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,333.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Miller serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Ieashia Anderson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Ieashia earned $50,332 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brandon Gibson serves as a Transportation Engineering Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Edward Powell holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brandon Nelson serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Michael Mcalister serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,332.