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 68
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Thomas Todd serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Donald Akers works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Donald earned $50,332 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
James Rogers is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Mateo Gomez Morales serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Chase Minick is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,332.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Roy Matthews is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,291.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Mary Hance is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,281.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Leroy Cato works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Leroy earned $50,213 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Jamikaco Thompson holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,213.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Derrick Mcleod is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,213.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Hunter Corley serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,213.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Antonie Owens serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,213.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Danny Miller is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,213.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Jacob Parker works as a Highway Maintenance Worker II for Department of Transportation. Jacob earned $50,213 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Darius Carter serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,213.
General Maintenance Technician II/Department of Transportation
Antonio Williams is a General Maintenance Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,175.
Traffic Signal Technician II/Department of Transportation
Andrew Langley works as a Traffic Signal Technician II for Department of Transportation. Andrew earned $50,175 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering Technician II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Ambrose is a Transportation Engineering Technician II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,175.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Christopher Boulware is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,156.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Rion Rutledge is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,156.
Highway Maintenance Worker II/Department of Transportation
Nickolas Coto holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,156.
Supply Specialist III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jake Hodge serves as a Supply Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,130.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Barbara Rice serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Erika Robinson is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Kumeco Barnes works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Transportation. Kumeco earned $50,000 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Transportation
Chase Benjamin holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.