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 11
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Education
Jessica Franklin holds the role of Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,000.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Education
William Mcdaniel is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $61,929.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Education
Tara Lang is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $61,710.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Education
Tammy Brown works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Education. Tammy earned $61,663 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Tanika Huff works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Education. Tanika earned $61,461 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Carl Morris works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Carl earned $61,356 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Calvin Ragin serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,100.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Charles Cox holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,100.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Henry Chappell holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,100.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Education
Paula Piester works as a Procurement Manager I for Department of Education. Paula earned $60,999 in 2026.
Network Technician II/Department of Education
Carter Sams is a Network Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,930.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Education
Randall Linz works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Education. Randall earned $60,741 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Coleen Mclennon Freeman serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,631.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Keri Strauss is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,631.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Angela Faile holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,631.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kimberly Kelso serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,631.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Ryan Tavenner serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,631.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Wayne Albright is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,601.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Timothy Whitt holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,525.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Education
Kimberly Moss is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,374.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Lauren Roland is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,229.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Kevin Flannery is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,229.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Nancy Briggs is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,229.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Education
Robert New works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Education. Robert earned $60,229 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Janelle Bondor works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Janelle earned $60,229 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Tonisha Vanderhorst works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Tonisha earned $60,229 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kathleen Williams serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Yashica Harmon holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,000.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Treniece Mcjunkins is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $60,000.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Gregory Hawley works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Gregory earned $59,922 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Michael Hyder holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,539.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Michael Karczeski serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,486.
Project Coordinator/Department of Education
Eric Novoa works as a Project Coordinator for Department of Education. Eric earned $59,160 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Leslie Dawes works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Leslie earned $58,963 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Anna Marie Nicosia holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,915.
Fiscal Technician II/Department of Education
Thelma Heger is a Fiscal Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $58,881.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Sharon Dublin holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,724.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Kareyah Harrison works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Kareyah earned $58,089 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Education
Frances Katsos is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $57,862.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
John Droze holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,813.