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 14
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Marshall Humphrey works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Marshall earned $53,100 in 2026.
Program Assistant/Department of Education
Justin Robinson works as a Program Assistant for Department of Education. Justin earned $52,815 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Dennis Hiers is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $52,774.
Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Education
Peter Rambo works as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor for Department of Education. Peter earned $52,757 in 2026.
Web Developer/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Elsie Maechtle Castro serves as a Web Developer. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,605.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Dennis Goodwin works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Dennis earned $52,596 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Ryan Wagers serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,542.
Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Education
Patricia Krause works as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor for Department of Education. Patricia earned $52,470 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Robert Facer serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,453.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Troy Willing holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,436.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Wilbur Adkins works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Wilbur earned $52,354 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Frankln Warren is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $52,354.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Barney Malphrus works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Barney earned $52,354 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Russell Hutto serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,354.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Danestine Franklin holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,321.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
At Department of Education, D'Eric Pauling serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,321.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Derreka Thomas holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,321.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Chanelle Gordon works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Education. Chanelle earned $52,321 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Jeffrey Gulledge works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Jeffrey earned $52,313 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Patrick Mulholland works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Patrick earned $52,313 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Charlee Green serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,155.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Erin Todd serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,155.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Roxanne Sims serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Courtney Howard is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Bernardo Velasquez holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Matthew Wilkins is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.
Application Developer I/Department of Education
Karl Grant holds the role of Application Developer I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,095.
Application Developer I/Department of Education
Ashton Simmons is a Application Developer I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $52,095.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Timothy Baird works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Timothy earned $52,073 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Tracy Kimsey works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Tracy earned $51,957 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Eric Nesbitt holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,955.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Brian Bostedo is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $51,941.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Kyle Hendrix holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,873.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Michael Owens works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Michael earned $51,616 in 2026.
Maintenance Equipment Coordinator/Department of Education
Karen Behie is a Maintenance Equipment Coordinator at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $51,558.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Bernard Roberts is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $51,479.
Investigator III/Department of Education
Joel Griggs works as a Investigator III for Department of Education. Joel earned $51,328 in 2026.
Maintenance Equipment Coordinator/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kevin Evans serves as a Maintenance Equipment Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,300.
Maintenance Equipment Coordinator/Department of Education
Jennifer Mcvicker is a Maintenance Equipment Coordinator at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $51,300.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Jimmy Morrow works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II for Department of Education. Jimmy earned $51,186 in 2026.