South Carolina / Department of Administration
Agency file
The Department of Administration provides central administrative services — personnel, procurement, facilities, and internal operations.
In 2026, this agency had 446 employees with median total compensation of $85,784; the highest distinct record was $296,066.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 446 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,784) — 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 $142,800 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,133. 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/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Marcia Adams serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $296,066.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
Paul Koch works as a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp for Department of Administration. Paul earned $273,545 in 2026.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
Lindsey Kremlick works as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp for Department of Administration. Lindsey earned $256,046 in 2026.
Attorney-Unclassified/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, David Avant serves as a Attorney-Unclassified. Their 2026 pay totaled $255,860.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
Ashlie Lancaster holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $252,195.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Nathan Hogue is a Unclassified at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $230,265.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Nicholas Brunson works as a Unclassified for Department of Administration. Nicholas earned $230,265 in 2026.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Benjamin Willis holds the role of Unclassified at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $230,265.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
Karen Wingo is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $209,162.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
Karen Rumfelt holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,570.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Anthony Griswold holds the role of Unclassified at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,170.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Jeffery Johnson works as a Unclassified for Department of Administration. Jeffery earned $173,400 in 2026.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Nolan Wiggins serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,741.
IT Director II/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Sandra Sprang serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,000.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Jason Hart holds the role of Unclassified at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,957.
IT Director II/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Christopher Cavin serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,955.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
Dana Ray holds the role of Unclassified at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,000.
Program Manager IV/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Charles Cathcart serves as a Program Manager IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,000.
Program Director-Exec Comp/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Michael Shealy serves as a Program Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,985.
Attorney-Unclassified/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Mason Summers serves as a Attorney-Unclassified. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,786.
IT Director II/Department of Administration
Philip Cockrell is a IT Director II at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $160,878.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
William Mcgee works as a Unclassified for Department of Administration. William earned $160,875 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Administration
Kevin Etheridge holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,833.
Senior Systems Architect/Department of Administration
Paul Catledge works as a Senior Systems Architect for Department of Administration. Paul earned $158,297 in 2026.
Unclassified/Department of Administration
David Lohnes is a Unclassified at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $158,100.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Joshua Brantley serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,432.
Program Manager III/Department of Administration
Elsie Montgomery works as a Program Manager III for Department of Administration. Elsie earned $156,025 in 2026.
IT Director I/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Michael Alls serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,000.
IT Director II/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Kent Meyer serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,807.
IT Director II/Department of Administration
Steven Fagan holds the role of IT Director II at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,313.
Program Manager III/Department of Administration
Katherine Phillips works as a Program Manager III for Department of Administration. Katherine earned $151,356 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Administration
Michael Sandor holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Administration. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,861.
Program Manager III/Department of Administration
Nathan Dawson works as a Program Manager III for Department of Administration. Nathan earned $150,689 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Administration
Gabriel Creech is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $150,508.
Administration-Gov Office/Department of Administration
Amy Hornsby works as a Administration-Gov Office for Department of Administration. Amy earned $150,180 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/Department of Administration
Qiao Xin is a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $150,000.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Larry Adkins serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,000.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Administration
Thomas Kaminer works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III for Department of Administration. Thomas earned $149,923 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Administration
Elizabeth Quick is a Program Manager III at Department of Administration. 2026 total compensation came to $149,647.
Senior Systems Architect/Department of Administration
At Department of Administration, Britney Fransen serves as a Senior Systems Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,900.