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 2
Program Manager I/Department of Agriculture
Lorey Bell Grady holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,086.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Jonathan Wheeler serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,000.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Kathleen Brady works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. Kathleen earned $69,500 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Ronnie Herring works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. Ronnie earned $69,360 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Agriculture
William Attaway works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Agriculture. William earned $68,990 in 2026.
Microbiologist III/Department of Agriculture
Kaimei Xu works as a Microbiologist III for Department of Agriculture. Kaimei earned $67,791 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Nathan Helzer is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $67,320.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Shannon Sawyer serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,320.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Matthew Scott works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. Matthew earned $67,320 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Emily Walker is a Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $67,120.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Susan Bowen works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. Susan earned $66,810 in 2026.
Grants Coordinator II/Department of Agriculture
Hannah Arndt is a Grants Coordinator II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $66,500.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Kathy Singleton holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,465.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Treavor Haywood serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,300.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Oiling Fulmer serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,300.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Leslie Parra holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,300.
Visual Media Designer II/Department of Agriculture
Stephanie Finnegan is a Visual Media Designer II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $66,300.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Agriculture
William Leverette holds the role of Endpoint Technician I at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,300.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Robert Hordern serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,300.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Agriculture
Katherine Daly works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Agriculture. Katherine earned $66,122 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Burnett serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,000.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Wesley Whittle serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,790.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Thomas Marcinko serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,790.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
William Manning works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. William earned $65,790 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Candice Nabriat is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $65,790.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Erin Teague holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,790.
Chemist II/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Chanin Craft serves as a Chemist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,705.
Agr Marketing Specialist III/Department of Agriculture
Jacalyn Moore is a Agr Marketing Specialist III at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $64,609.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Megan Heidkamp serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,260.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Donna Ringer serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,086.
Agr Marketing Specialist IV/Department of Agriculture
Lia Sanders is a Agr Marketing Specialist IV at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $64,000.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Pamela Foster Rogers holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Agriculture. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,675.
Field Specialist Supervisor/Department of Agriculture
James Gallman works as a Field Specialist Supervisor for Department of Agriculture. James earned $62,577 in 2026.
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Agriculture
At Department of Agriculture, Leanna Leach serves as a Laboratory Technologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,577.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Agriculture
Shay Willis works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Agriculture. Shay earned $62,000 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Agriculture
Michelle Haynes works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Agriculture. Michelle earned $62,000 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Agriculture
Brooke Horton works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Agriculture. Brooke earned $61,200 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Bernadette Mundo Perez is a Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $60,825.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Oliver Harrelson is a Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Agriculture. 2026 total compensation came to $60,777.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Agriculture
Dale Harvey works as a Environmental/Health Manager II for Department of Agriculture. Dale earned $60,763 in 2026.