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 10
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Transportation
Michelle Skeen works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Department of Transportation. Michelle earned $104,180 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
William Shehan is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $104,068.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Brandon Donahue works as a Program Manager II for Department of Transportation. Brandon earned $103,789 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Nasser Vakili Rad works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Nasser earned $103,434 in 2026.
Executive Assistant II/Department of Transportation
Alison Phillips is a Executive Assistant II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $103,389.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Shamika Peterson is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $103,251.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Archit Patel is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $103,251.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Teiyanna Chea Simmons works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Teiyanna earned $103,251 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Donna Cleland serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,217.
Transportation Engineering Associate I/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Kenneth Henderson serves as a Transportation Engineering Associate I. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,178.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Alan Adams works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Alan earned $103,094 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Marcus Mathis works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Marcus earned $102,972 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Jonathon Mishoe holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,932.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Ari Leinonen is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $102,910.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Dana Lowery is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $102,777.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Richard Mccarter holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,561.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Michael Moss works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $102,541 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
Branford Breland works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Transportation. Branford earned $102,467 in 2026.
IT Security Administrator/Department of Transportation
Paul Sojourner is a IT Security Administrator at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $102,339.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Ashar Saeed is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $102,292.
Fts Manager II/Department of Transportation
Steven Littlejohn holds the role of Fts Manager II at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,209.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Raymond Parker holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,209.
Project Manager II/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Shelly Watson serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,184.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Deborah Atkinson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,147.
Program Manager I/Department of Transportation
Carolyn Burton is a Program Manager I at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $102,133.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
James Holtzclaw holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,114.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Christopher Lybarker serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,080.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Patricia Smalls works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Patricia earned $102,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
James Quattlebaum works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. James earned $102,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Melissa Lusk works as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Transportation. Melissa earned $102,000 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Tracy Brewton is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $102,000.
Right-Of-Way Agent IV/Department of Transportation
Dawn Weeks works as a Right-Of-Way Agent IV for Department of Transportation. Dawn earned $101,884 in 2026.
Executive Assistant II/Department of Transportation
Catherine Brooks is a Executive Assistant II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $101,859.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
John Watson holds the role of Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,767.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Rogers Ideozu serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,718.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Transportation
Myron Singleton works as a Endpoint Technician II for Department of Transportation. Myron earned $101,689 in 2026.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
At Department of Transportation, Ryan Ross serves as a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,634.
Executive Assistant II/Department of Transportation
Lauren Benjamin works as a Executive Assistant II for Department of Transportation. Lauren earned $101,339 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Transportation
Travis Driggers is a Program Manager II at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $101,193.
Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Transportation
Coleman Holladay is a Transportation Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $101,193.