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 12
Procurement Manager I/Department of Education
Deborah Stockman holds the role of Procurement Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,700.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jeffrie Corn serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,551.
Web Developer/Department of Education
Ryan Cushing is a Web Developer at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $57,491.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Erin Drennon works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Erin earned $57,361 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Diana Latini is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $57,361.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
David Brewington is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $57,183.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Daniel Gushwa is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $57,019.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jerry Stafford serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,976.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
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Jeanna Honore holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,657.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Barbara Green serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,657.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
George Jeffcoat is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $56,657.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Shannon Ray is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $56,438.
Curriculum Coordinator I/Department of Education
Christopher Spence holds the role of Curriculum Coordinator I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,396.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Paula Maeger works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Paula earned $56,100 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Rebekah Shaw works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Rebekah earned $56,100 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Diane Gillie is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $56,015.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Carl Toomer works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Education. Carl earned $56,015 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Amber Harrell is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $56,015.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Keisha Chavis is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $56,015.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Benjamin Sease works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Education. Benjamin earned $55,945 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Sheri Murphy is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $55,883.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Bryan Smoak serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,755.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Donald Newton holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,755.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Frank Sirico is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $55,755.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Ronald Griffin is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $55,755.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
James Sessions is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $55,755.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
James Graves works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. James earned $55,755 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Michael Gillespie works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Michael earned $55,755 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Andrew Pinckney holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,755.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Randall Buck works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Randall earned $55,755 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Education
Jason Burns works as a Application Developer II for Department of Education. Jason earned $55,600 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Kevin Ammons works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Kevin earned $55,101 in 2026.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Education
Hirleen Mack holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,000.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Carol Dawkins is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $55,000.
Application Developer II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Michael Flannagan serves as a Application Developer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,000.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Shannon Gibson works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Education. Shannon earned $55,000 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Ricky Gray works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Ricky earned $54,972 in 2026.
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.