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
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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.