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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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
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.
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
Abbey Duggins works as a Deputy-Constitutional Officer for Department of Education. Abbey earned $163,316 in 2026.
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
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.