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South Carolina / Department of Education

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Department of Education

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
572
Median total
$73,030
Highest record
$214,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$150,000+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$75,874 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,100
$60,000
$73,030
$81,707
$99,000

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 13

Dennis Kitchen

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$54,455
Base pay
$54,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,455

At Department of Education, Dennis Kitchen serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,455.

Randy Moore

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$54,311
Base pay
$54,311
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,311

Randy Moore works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Randy earned $54,311 in 2026.

Saartje Scholtz

Statistical & Resrch Analy III/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$54,269
Base pay
$54,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,269

Saartje Scholtz works as a Statistical & Resrch Analy III for Department of Education. Saartje earned $54,269 in 2026.

Danita Mcdaniel

Administrative Assistant/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$54,060
Base pay
$54,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,060

Danita Mcdaniel works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Education. Danita earned $54,060 in 2026.

Christopher Singleton

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$54,005
Base pay
$54,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,005

Christopher Singleton holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,005.

Jessica Leneave

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$54,000
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000

Jessica Leneave works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Education. Jessica earned $54,000 in 2026.

Jerry Nesmith

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,983
Base pay
$53,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,983

Jerry Nesmith holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,983.

Gregory Pye

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,983
Base pay
$53,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,983

Gregory Pye holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,983.

Lyric Bright

Program Coordinator I/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,737
Base pay
$53,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,737

Lyric Bright is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,737.

Alton Hawkins

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,703
Base pay
$53,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,703

Alton Hawkins works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Alton earned $53,703 in 2026.

Michael Shankle

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,627
Base pay
$53,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,627

Michael Shankle is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,627.

J S Moore

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,305
Base pay
$53,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,305

At Department of Education, J S Moore serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,305.

Jeremy Pennington

Network Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,256
Base pay
$53,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,256

Jeremy Pennington holds the role of Network Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,256.

Lynette Moses

Records Analyst III/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,106
Base pay
$53,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,106

At Department of Education, Lynette Moses serves as a Records Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,106.

Bobby Mcalister

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Bobby Mcalister is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

David Walkup

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

David Walkup holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,100.

Jerry Edwards

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Jerry Edwards is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

David Rudd

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, David Rudd serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

George Brooks

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

George Brooks works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. George earned $53,100 in 2026.

Edwin Crews

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Edwin Crews is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

Tony Freeman

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, Tony Freeman serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

Bradley Randall

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Bradley Randall works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Bradley earned $53,100 in 2026.

Edward Ginn

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Edward Ginn is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

Adam Morris

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Adam Morris is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

David Warhurst

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

David Warhurst works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. David earned $53,100 in 2026.

Alfonzia Mcfadden

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, Alfonzia Mcfadden serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

Michael Key

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, Michael Key serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

Thomas Moore

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Thomas Moore is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

Warren Bowers

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Warren Bowers is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

Leroy Montgomery

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Leroy Montgomery holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,100.

Andrew Akehurst

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Andrew Akehurst holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,100.

John Moody

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

John Moody is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

David Owens

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

David Owens is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

Bt Moody

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Bt Moody holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,100.

Carl Graham

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, Carl Graham serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

David Parks

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, David Parks serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

Jason Durham

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

At Department of Education, Jason Durham serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.

Roger Hayes

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Roger Hayes holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,100.

Desmond Creech

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Desmond Creech is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $53,100.

Anthony Dunaway

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education

2026 total comp
$53,100
Base pay
$53,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,100

Anthony Dunaway holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,100.