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
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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.