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 9
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jon Greer serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,802.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Allen Ward holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,802.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Mitchell Carter holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,762.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Brett Montgomery serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,652.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Clint Beaver holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,608.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ryan Ward serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,597.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Austin Purgason is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $106,380.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Jeanie Jenkins serves as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,342.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Javier Bejarano is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $106,216.
Training Director/Department of Transportation
Isaac Mcfarlan holds the role of Training Director at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,080.
IT Manager I/Department of Transportation
Stephen Wagoner is a IT Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Edward Hunt holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,937.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Patricia Langland holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,895.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Seth Huffstetler works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Seth earned $105,866 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Jesse Hames works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Jesse earned $105,654 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Anders holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,605.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Richard Gregory holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,424.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Edward Belken is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $105,339.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, William Yarborough serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,321.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Andrew Stokes works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Andrew earned $105,163 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Emily Smith works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. Emily earned $105,148 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Paradice holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,088.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Seth Lown serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,010.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
James Worthy holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000.
Database Administrator II/Department of Transportation
Mark Roddy holds the role of Database Administrator II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,954.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Turner Guess is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,936.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
William Mcgoldrick works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. William earned $104,931 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Magni is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,582.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Mabel Cuellar Azcarate works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Mabel earned $104,453 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Harold Scoville serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,444.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Alan Matienzo is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,428.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Daryl Hardwick is a Right-Of-Way Agent IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,380.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Melissa Jackson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,295.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Sid Bacchus serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,295.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
John Blackwell holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,295.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Warren Hart serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,295.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Adam Bodner works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Adam earned $104,295 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Edwin Sharpe serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,295.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Travis Springs works as a Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I for Department of Transportation. Travis earned $104,282 in 2026.
Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I/Department of Transportation
Frederick Thompson holds the role of Director of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,282.