South Carolina / Attorney General's Office
Agency file
The Attorney General's Office handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2026, this agency had 270 employees with median total compensation of $75,136; the highest distinct record was $208,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 270 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,136) — 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 $125,460 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,120. 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 1
Agency Head/Attorney General's Office
Michael Wilson is a Agency Head at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $208,000.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Attorney General's Office
William Young is a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $198,403.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Attorney General's Office
Robert Cook works as a Deputy-Constitutional Officer for Attorney General's Office. Robert earned $191,087 in 2026.
Attorney VI/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Donald Zelenka serves as a Attorney VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,087.
Attorney VI/Attorney General's Office
Thomas Lynch is a Attorney VI at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $182,252.
Attorney VI/Attorney General's Office
James Smith works as a Attorney VI for Attorney General's Office. James earned $181,860 in 2026.
Attorney VI/Attorney General's Office
Clyde Jones works as a Attorney VI for Attorney General's Office. Clyde earned $180,007 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Tammie Hall Wilson serves as a Program Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,052.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Samuel Waters serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,442.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Sara Weiss serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,442.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
Camille Guthrie is a Attorney V at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $147,798.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
Melody Brown holds the role of Attorney V at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,002.
IT Director I/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Dennis Yongue serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,256.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Mark Farthing serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,797.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Jason Anders serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,750.
Program Manager III/Attorney General's Office
Barbara Nelson holds the role of Program Manager III at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,515.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
Jonathan Williams is a Attorney V at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $133,471.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Attorney General's Office
Whitney Michael is a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $132,600.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
Thomas Hydrick is a Attorney V at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $130,560.
Audits Manager II/Attorney General's Office
Pamela Kirkland holds the role of Audits Manager II at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,077.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
John Aplin holds the role of Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,077.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
William Moore is a Attorney V at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $128,859.
Attorney V/Attorney General's Office
Jared Libet works as a Attorney V for Attorney General's Office. Jared earned $127,198 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Debra Tedeschi is a Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $126,480.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Christopher Scalzo serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,460.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, James Fisher serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,460.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Angela Mccall Tanner is a Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $125,460.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Candice Lively holds the role of Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,460.
Unclassified/Attorney General's Office
Matthew Gates works as a Unclassified for Attorney General's Office. Matthew earned $124,818 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Attorney General's Office
Kimberly Buckley is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $124,606.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Kristin Simons works as a Attorney IV for Attorney General's Office. Kristin earned $123,853 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Harley Kirkland works as a Attorney IV for Attorney General's Office. Harley earned $122,963 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Joel Kozak is a Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $122,024.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Stephanie Opet works as a Attorney IV for Attorney General's Office. Stephanie earned $122,024 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, David Fernandez serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,024.
Program Manager II/Attorney General's Office
Debora Curtis holds the role of Program Manager II at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,571.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Joseph Spate serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,300.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Attorney General's Office
Kelley Anderson holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,651.
Human Resources Director II/Attorney General's Office
At Attorney General's Office, Katherine Elliott serves as a Human Resources Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,468.
Attorney IV/Attorney General's Office
Megan Raymer is a Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. 2026 total compensation came to $111,025.