South Carolina / Department of Education
Agency file
The Department of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 572 employees with median total compensation of $73,030; the highest distinct record was $214,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 572 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,030) — 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 $99,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,100. 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
Agency Head/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Ellen Weaver serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $214,000.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Education
Rebecca Gunnlaugsson works as a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp for Department of Education. Rebecca earned $197,257 in 2026.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Education
Todd Atwater is a Deputy-Constitutional Officer at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $185,000.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Education
Kendra Miller Hunt works as a Deputy-Constitutional Officer for Department of Education. Kendra earned $163,316 in 2026.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Education
Virgie Chambers is a Deputy-Constitutional Officer at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $163,316.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Education
Laura Bayne holds the role of Deputy-Constitutional Officer at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,316.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Education
Abbey Duggins works as a Deputy-Constitutional Officer for Department of Education. Abbey earned $163,316 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Department of Education
Alexander Farquharson is a Program Manager IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $163,316.
Deputy-Constitutional Officer/Department of Education
Ian Headley holds the role of Deputy-Constitutional Officer at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,316.
IT Director II/Department of Education
Jeffrey Childers is a IT Director II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $160,000.
Program Manager IV/Department of Education
Daniel Ralyea is a Program Manager IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $157,590.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Laura Hickson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,000.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Education
Lisa Mccloud works as a Human Resources Director III for Department of Education. Lisa earned $146,975 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Department of Education
James Cothran holds the role of IT Manager II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,500.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
Phillip Cease is a Program Manager III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $142,362.
Attorney V/Department of Education
Source-specific fields
At Department of Education, Barbara Drayton serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,150.
Director of Project Management/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Danielle Sigman serves as a Director of Project Management. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,000.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
Lilla Toal Mandsager works as a Program Manager III for Department of Education. Lilla earned $137,062 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Michael Bullman serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,500.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Education
Melanie Scott is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $135,531.
Attorney V/Department of Education
Source-specific fields
Vann Gunter is a Attorney V at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $132,600.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
Vanesha Perrin holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,000.
IT Director I/Department of Education
Ryas Chapman works as a IT Director I for Department of Education. Ryas earned $130,000 in 2026.
Audits Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Hershula Davis serves as a Audits Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,468.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kimberly Mack serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,174.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Lisa Widener is a Program Manager II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $125,935.
IT Security Administrator/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Thomas Rich serves as a IT Security Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,000.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
Allana Prosser holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,000.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Charles Holden serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,950.
Program Manager III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Bertha Childs serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,966.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Jewell Stanley works as a Program Manager II for Department of Education. Jewell earned $119,938 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Tonia Smith serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,612.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Audrey Shifflett is a Program Manager II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $118,521.
Attorney III/Department of Education
Makenzie Segars works as a Attorney III for Department of Education. Makenzie earned $115,000 in 2026.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Education
Christine Cox works as a Director of Strategic Communications for Department of Education. Christine earned $115,000 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Peter Keup is a Program Manager II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $114,984.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Mary Hipp serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,346.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Michael King works as a Program Manager II for Department of Education. Michael earned $114,346 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Bradley Mitchell works as a Program Manager II for Department of Education. Bradley earned $114,346 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
David Stokes works as a Program Manager II for Department of Education. David earned $114,346 in 2026.