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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Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Sondra Smith Hennessee serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Nicole Barker works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Nicole earned $76,500 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Katie Ellen Smith serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,373.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Christina Lewis serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,368.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Michael Scheele is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $76,270.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Daniel Bailey holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,094.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Education
Patrick Nesmith is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,890.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Donnie Scott is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,737.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Marion Mack Jr is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,236.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Christine Zamboki holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,147.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kinloch Bell is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,147.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Joseph Allotta serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Education
Brando Butler is a Endpoint Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Erin Clarke serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.