South Carolina / Department of Agriculture
Agency file
The Department of Agriculture supports agriculture — farming, food safety, livestock, and rural development programs.
In 2026, this agency had 197 employees with median total compensation of $57,844; the highest distinct record was $176,460.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 197 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($57,844) — 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 $89,797 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,100. 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
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Agriculture
Derek Underwood holds the role of Deputy-Constitutional Officer at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $176,460.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Agriculture
Jonathan Leach works as a Deputy-Constitutional Officer for Department of Agriculture. Jonathan earned $173,400 in 2026.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Agriculture
Aaron Wood holds the role of Deputy-Constitutional Officer at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,340.
Agency Head/Department of Agriculture
Hugh Weathers works as a Agency Head for Department of Agriculture. Hugh earned $162,000 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Christopher Whitmire works as a Program Manager II for Department of Agriculture. Christopher earned $122,650 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Sandra Craig serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,380.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Adam Leaphart works as a Program Manager II for Department of Agriculture. Adam earned $119,340 in 2026.
Human Resources Director II/Department of Agriculture
Kathleen Pierce is a Human Resources Director II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $112,200.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Angie Culler Matthews works as a Program Manager II for Department of Agriculture. Angie earned $107,100 in 2026.
Grants Administrator II/Department of Agriculture
Elizabeth Dorton is a Grants Administrator II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $103,020.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Brittni Geny serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,020.
Attorney IV/Department of Agriculture
Alden Dalton works as a Attorney IV for Department of Agriculture. Alden earned $100,980 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Chandra Prakash Kanwat is a Program Manager II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $98,246.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Susan Best serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,246.
Public Information Director II/Department of Agriculture
Eva Moore works as a Public Information Director II for Department of Agriculture. Eva earned $96,900 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
John Stokes works as a Program Manager II for Department of Agriculture. John earned $93,618 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
James Williamson works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. James earned $91,800 in 2026.
IT Manager I/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Jeremy Laughead serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.
Program Manager II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Wendy Reed serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,031.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
Robert Sager holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,892.
Economic Development Officer II/Department of Agriculture
Norris Thigpen works as a Economic Development Officer II for Department of Agriculture. Norris earned $89,797 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
Tiffini Varnadoe works as a Program Manager I for Department of Agriculture. Tiffini earned $87,000 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
James Reynolds holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,500.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Agriculture
Samuel Quinney works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Agriculture. Samuel earned $81,500 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Kelly Johnson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,036.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
William Clark holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,580.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
Kellie Senn Taylor is a Program Manager I at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $80,489.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Timothy Burns serves as a Environmental/Health Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,800.
Grants Administrator I/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Christopher Doyle serves as a Grants Administrator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,700.
Chemist III/Department of Agriculture
Ila Simmons is a Chemist III at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $79,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
Kyle Player is a Program Manager I at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $78,540.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Agriculture
Beaumont Oliver holds the role of Endpoint Technician II at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,480.
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Timothy Jones serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,092.
Chemist III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Alexa Bombich serves as a Chemist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,200.
Chemist III/Department of Agriculture
Leslie Beaty works as a Chemist III for Department of Agriculture. Leslie earned $72,420 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Alicia Attaway serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,400.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Agriculture
Cristina Key works as a Executive Assistant I for Department of Agriculture. Cristina earned $71,400 in 2026.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Agriculture
James Boutchyard holds the role of Procurement Manager I at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,400.
Agr Marketing Specialist IV/Department of Agriculture
Wayne Boozer holds the role of Agr Marketing Specialist IV at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,180.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Trevor Douglas is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $70,380.