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 4
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Garrett Plyler serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,372.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Education
Karishma Bolar works as a Procurement Manager II for Department of Education. Karishma earned $84,264 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jonathan Sedberry is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $84,221.
Application Developer III/Department of Education
Tameka Legrant is a Application Developer III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $84,000.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Tasha Christmas holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,975.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Charlene Gleaton holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,932.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Pearlie Gantt holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,763.
Application Developer III/Department of Education
Tejas Patel works as a Application Developer III for Department of Education. Tejas earned $83,736 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Stephen Stokes serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,707.
Executive Assistant II/Department of Education
Deanne Myrick holds the role of Executive Assistant II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,640.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Paige Mitchell holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,475.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Mandy Roberts holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Meghan Walters Branham serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,328.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Mary Taylor is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $83,167.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Tracy Seiler serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,145.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Christopher Lampman holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,878.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Amanda Hocker works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Amanda earned $82,800 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Brenna Mccormick is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $82,707.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Robert Dansby holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,178.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Carla Renfrow works as a Program Manager I for Department of Education. Carla earned $82,131 in 2026.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Melwin Varghese serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kimberly Smith holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,951.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Lashaundra Dubose holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,855.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
William Tindal is a Program Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Lucas Patrick serves as a Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kirsten Hural is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
David Long is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Josie Stratton is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Benjamin Miedema holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Rocio Zalba is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Roger Simpson serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Deema Abu Abdo is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Tamecia Graham is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,600.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Gregory King is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,552.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Education
David Stagg works as a Endpoint Technician II for Department of Education. David earned $81,514 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Education
Wayne Hileman is a Application Developer II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $81,514.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Robert Rickenbacker serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,462.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kayce Prince Harvey holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,328.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Alissa Wise works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Alissa earned $81,212 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Matthew Bennett works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Matthew earned $81,021 in 2026.