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 3
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Clay Ham serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,800.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Marietta Poff is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $91,800.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Valerie Smith serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,500.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Benjamin Martin is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $91,382.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Aveene Coleman serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,802.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
Theresa Penney is a Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $90,235.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Margaret Fanguy serves as a Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,235.
Senior Web Developer/Department of Education
Pieter Cargill works as a Senior Web Developer for Department of Education. Pieter earned $89,367 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Malcolm Eadon is a Program Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $89,227.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Tonza Thomas holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,134.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Erica Hailey serves as a Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,702.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Christine Hamlett serves as a Eng/Eng Associate IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,702.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
Lerone Smalls works as a Eng/Eng Associate IV for Department of Education. Lerone earned $88,702 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Stoyan Gamishev holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,543.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Steven Watterson serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,496.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Shannon Jones is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $88,444.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Sandra Garner works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Sandra earned $88,444 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Alicia Gaither is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $88,151.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Keri Beach works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Keri earned $87,900 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Education
Travis Huggins is a Endpoint Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $87,773.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Ellen Mason works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Ellen earned $87,753 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate IV/Department of Education
William Bonarrigo is a Eng/Eng Associate IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $87,607.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Lisa Mccliment serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jennifer Dillon holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jaclyn Walsh serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,901.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kimberly Howard is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $86,690.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Nancy Swygert is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $86,591.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Sandra Ammons holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,207.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Christina Hall serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,190.
Project Manager I/Department of Education
Kevin Allison is a Project Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $86,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Joyce Patterson holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,877.
Senior Consultant/Department of Education
Valarie Byrd holds the role of Senior Consultant at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,792.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Yvonne Gladman holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,435.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Andrew Gleason works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Andrew earned $85,402 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Daniel Cammisa is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $85,207.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Philip Truesdale serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Nikki Tessner is a Program Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $84,603.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
William Thomas holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,603.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kelvin Pompey serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,500.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Harriette Jenerette works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Harriette earned $84,444 in 2026.