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 2
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
Daniel Beaty holds the role of Economic Development Manager I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,038.
IT Manager I/Department of Commerce
Tempest Thomas works as a IT Manager I for Department of Commerce. Tempest earned $90,602 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Harriet Gupton serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,184.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Sonja Barkley serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,177.
Public Information Director II/Department of Commerce
Stephen Fastenau is a Public Information Director II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Attorney III/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Hallie Biediger serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,104.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Commerce
Lashondra Anderson works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Commerce. Lashondra earned $83,500 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Debra Moise works as a Program Manager I for Department of Commerce. Debra earned $83,455 in 2026.
Economic Development Officer II/Department of Commerce
Ryan Melvin is a Economic Development Officer II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $82,786.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Jennifer Shook serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,600.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
David Mccully holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,151.
Economic Development Manager I/Department of Commerce
Emily Eckert works as a Economic Development Manager I for Department of Commerce. Emily earned $80,794 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
Cynthia Cothran is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $78,521.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Commerce
Ladarius Gibson works as a Systems Engineer I for Department of Commerce. Ladarius earned $78,234 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Elizabeth Huff works as a Program Manager I for Department of Commerce. Elizabeth earned $77,520 in 2026.
Grants Administrator II/Department of Commerce
Stefanie Smith Derwort works as a Grants Administrator II for Department of Commerce. Stefanie earned $76,566 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
Source-specific fields
At Department of Commerce, John Daniels serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Michael Paul serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
Source-specific fields
Casi Sims works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Commerce. Casi earned $74,839 in 2026.
Database Administrator II/Department of Commerce
Vijay Tripathi is a Database Administrator II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $74,500.
Economic Development Officer I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Caroline Bond serves as a Economic Development Officer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,930.
Grants Administrator I/Department of Commerce
Barry Butler works as a Grants Administrator I for Department of Commerce. Barry earned $73,834 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Adithya Pandiri serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,000.
Project Manager I/Department of Commerce
Sara Schaefer is a Project Manager I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $72,828.
Economic Development Officer II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, John Tringali serves as a Economic Development Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,822.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
Source-specific fields
At Department of Commerce, Beverly Belton serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,781.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Andrena King serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,715.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Ashley June serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,400.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
April Wilson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,410.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
Joyce Straiter is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Commerce
Erin Moye is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.
Economic Development Officer II/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Nora Windham serves as a Economic Development Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,870.
Economic Development Officer I/Department of Commerce
Richard Buckingham is a Economic Development Officer I at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $69,283.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Commerce
Caitlin Sutton works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Commerce. Caitlin earned $68,952 in 2026.
Economic Development Officer I/Department of Commerce
Mark Sikora holds the role of Economic Development Officer I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,023.
Program Manager I/Department of Commerce
George Jebaily holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Commerce. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,400.
Statistician III/Department of Commerce
Emilio Becerra is a Statistician III at Department of Commerce. 2026 total compensation came to $66,400.
Statistician III/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Sneha Sairam serves as a Statistician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,400.
Grants Administrator I/Department of Commerce
Melanie Goff Utsey works as a Grants Administrator I for Department of Commerce. Melanie earned $66,300 in 2026.
Grants Administrator I/Department of Commerce
At Department of Commerce, Juanita Credle serves as a Grants Administrator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,300.