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 15
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Andrew Brown serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,172.
Maintenance Equipment Coordinator/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Terri Harwell serves as a Maintenance Equipment Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,070.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Education
Alison Staton is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Luis Parra Nuno holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,939.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Jacob Bryant holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,820.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Michael Seel works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Education. Michael earned $50,820 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Carlos Smith serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,815.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Education
Beverly Cantey is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $50,691.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Misty Leclerc serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,500.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
James Graham is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $50,338.
Maintenance Equipment Coordinator/Department of Education
Scott Lawson holds the role of Maintenance Equipment Coordinator at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,307.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Education
Emanuel Gilchrist holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.