Agency Head

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Commission on Indigent Defense. Median total compensation for the role is $186,117, above the department median of $131,000.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $186.1K
Role median: $186,117
Agency median: $131,000
Comparison: Above

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This role across South Carolina

Agency Head is held in 74 South Carolina departments. In Commission on Indigent Defense, the median of $186,117 ranks #36 of 74.

Highest-paying departments for this role

South Carolina State University

$347,737 · 1

State Fiscal Accountant Authority

$305,760 · 1

Department of Commerce

$301,392 · 1

Tec & Comprehensive Education Board

$299,879 · 1

Department of Administration

$296,066 · 1

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Off

$270,000 · 1

Governor's Off-Sled

$267,036 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$264,300 · 1

Department of Public Health

$258,960 · 1

Department of Transportation

$254,099 · 1

Department of Social Services

$250,000 · 1

Public Employee Benefits Auth

$242,541 · 1

Median total compensation for the Agency Head role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Ryan

Agency Head/Commission on Indigent Defense

2026 total comp

$186,117

Base pay: $186,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,117

James Ryan works as a Agency Head for Commission on Indigent Defense. James earned $186,117 in 2026.