South Carolina / Department of Commerce
Agency file
The Department of Commerce regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.
In 2026, this agency had 100 employees with median total compensation of $81,376; the highest distinct record was $301,392.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 100 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,376) — 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 $146,992 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $61,047. 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
Agency Head/Department of Commerce
Harry Lightsey holds the role of Agency Head at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $301,392.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Ashely Teasdel serves as a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $221,500.
Attorney VI/Department of Commerce
Karen Manning works as a Attorney VI for Department of Commerce. Karen earned $176,391 in 2026.
Program Director-Exec Comp/Department of Commerce
James Huffman holds the role of Program Director-Exec Comp at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,312.
Program Director-Exec Comp/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Douglas Foster serves as a Program Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,138.
Program Director-Exec Comp/Department of Commerce
Cristina Paredes holds the role of Program Director-Exec Comp at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,667.
Program Manager III/Department of Commerce
John Hendrick holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,669.
Program Director-Exec Comp/Department of Commerce
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Julie Ann Tracy Kunkle holds the role of Program Director-Exec Comp at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,000.
Program Director-Exec Comp/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Patrick Jarvis serves as a Program Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,793.
Attorney V/Department of Commerce
Cynthia Turnipseed holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,017.
Program Manager III/Department of Commerce
Teresa Powers holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,992.
Program Manager III/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Dorothy Weaver serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,000.
Human Resources Director II/Department of Commerce
Lori Adler works as a Human Resources Director II for Department of Commerce. Lori earned $142,715 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Department of Commerce
Chantal Fryer is a Program Manager IV at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $142,444.
Economic Development Manager II/Department of Commerce
William Baggett holds the role of Economic Development Manager II at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,277.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Charles Campbell serves as a Economic Development Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,658.
Economic Development Manager II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Anthony Allen serves as a Economic Development Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,133.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Commerce
Jennifer Clark holds the role of Director of Strategic Communications at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,644.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Commerce
Clarissa Belton holds the role of Administrative Manager II at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,990.
Systems Architect/Department of Commerce
Russell Leseberg holds the role of Systems Architect at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,646.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
Philip Morgan is a Economic Development Manager I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $111,317.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, S Clarke Thompson serves as a Economic Development Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,151.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
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At Department of Commerce, Marcella Forrest serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,150.
Project Manager II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Caprese Brown serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,000.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
Gilleon Frieson is a Program Manager II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $109,509.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
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Jennifer Druce is a Program Manager II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $108,963.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
Catherine Jeffcoat works as a Program Manager II for Department of Commerce. Catherine earned $107,900 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
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At Department of Commerce, Brittany Waring serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,817.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Caroline Griffin serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,522.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Keely Mcmahan is a Program Manager I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $106,852.
Training Director/Department of Commerce
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Joi Gilliam holds the role of Training Director at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,364.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
Courtney King works as a Program Manager II for Department of Commerce. Courtney earned $102,000 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Katherine Mann holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,986.
Economic Development Officer II/Department of Commerce
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Sarah Johnson holds the role of Economic Development Officer II at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,842.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Amanda Lucas serves as a Economic Development Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,707.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
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Carla Edwards is a Economic Development Manager I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $95,166.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Tammie Greene works as a Program Manager I for Department of Commerce. Tammie earned $93,410 in 2026.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
William Cogdill is a Economic Development Manager I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $92,969.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Jack Ligon serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,595.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Anna Delage holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,469.