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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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Clarence Wix works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Clarence earned $54,684 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Janine Fletcher is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $54,628.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jennifer Padgett serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,626.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Dennis Kitchen serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,455.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Randy Moore works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Randy earned $54,311 in 2026.
Statistical & Resrch Analy III/Department of Education
Saartje Scholtz works as a Statistical & Resrch Analy III for Department of Education. Saartje earned $54,269 in 2026.