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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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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
Candice Lively holds the role of Attorney IV at Attorney General's Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.
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
At Attorney General's Office, David Fernandez serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $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.