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 2
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Joshua Byers serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,779.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kayce Cook serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Alisha Green serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Dwayne Gatson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Jered Wooten holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,180.
Senior Database Administrator/Department of Education
Eric Thompson is a Senior Database Administrator at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $110,645.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Education
Lori Dean is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $106,080.
Project Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jacob Chapiesky serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,000.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Education
Sequoyah Burden is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $104,583.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Juanita Bowens is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $104,321.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager I/Department of Education
Felix Childs is a Risk Management & Compliance Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $102,683.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kimberly Robinson serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,000.
Network Engineer/Department of Education
Michael Withrow is a Network Engineer at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $101,500.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Sylvia Tutt serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,261.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Sherry Schneider is a Program Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $100,236.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Marie Gibbons holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,020.
Program Manager II/Department of Education
Rebecca Hines works as a Program Manager II for Department of Education. Rebecca earned $99,421 in 2026.
Project Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Devin Waldrop serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,000.
Project Manager II/Department of Education
Sarah Rambo works as a Project Manager II for Department of Education. Sarah earned $97,750 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Wendy Stephens serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,871.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Frank Robinson works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Frank earned $96,840 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Robert Hoffman holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,650.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
Jack Bonnette works as a Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Education. Jack earned $95,931 in 2026.
Public Information Director II/Department of Education
Derek Phillips is a Public Information Director II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $95,874.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jennifer Rhodes serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,846.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Charlene Maffett serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,500.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Barret Leviner serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,346.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Joshua Black is a Program Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $95,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Aaron Brown works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Aaron earned $94,747 in 2026.
Human Resources Consultant II/Department of Education
Latoya Young works as a Human Resources Consultant II for Department of Education. Latoya earned $93,840 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Lindsey Hubert is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $93,840.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
Manuel Gonzalez Del Valle is a Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $93,618.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Carolyn Bostick works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Carolyn earned $93,444 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Yvonne Cranford serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,363.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Taylor Seale is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $93,302.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Education
Ramee Jurdi holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,212.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Tamara Hegler works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Tamara earned $93,180 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Sonya Williams Young works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Sonya earned $92,944 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Lisa Woodard is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $92,290.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Anna Duvall serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,000.