South Carolina / Commission on Higher Education
Agency file
The Commission on Higher Education operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 39 employees with median total compensation of $85,523; the highest distinct record was $240,071.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 39 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,523) — 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 $145,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,705. 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
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Agency Head/Commission on Higher Education
Lawrence Perez works as a Agency Head for Commission on Higher Education. Lawrence earned $240,071 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Commission on Higher Education
Karen Woodfaulk is a Program Manager III at Commission on Higher Education. 2026 total compensation came to $151,039.