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 7
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Melissa Benton serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,748.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Rebecca Burg is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $76,705.
Program Manager I/Department of Education
Kevin Staggers works as a Program Manager I for Department of Education. Kevin earned $76,656 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kevin Little works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Kevin earned $76,656 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jamee Stewart is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $76,656.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kimberly Spigener holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,649.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Amy Smith holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,649.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Lars Seiler holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,649.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Ablean Hanna holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,649.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Andrew Cook serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,649.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jennifer Stark works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Jennifer earned $76,649 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Anna Williams serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,649.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jennifer Stock serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,649.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jenny Ricks serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,532.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Sondra Smith Hennessee serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Nicole Barker works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Nicole earned $76,500 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Katie Ellen Smith serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,373.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Christina Lewis serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,368.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Michael Scheele is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $76,270.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Daniel Bailey holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,094.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Education
Patrick Nesmith is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,890.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Donnie Scott is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,737.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Marion Mack Jr is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,236.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Christine Zamboki holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,147.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Kinloch Bell is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,147.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Education
Brando Butler is a Endpoint Technician II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $75,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Erin Clarke serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Joseph Allotta serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.
IT Security Specialist II/Department of Education
Francis Shea Iii holds the role of IT Security Specialist II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,841.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Jeffrey Davis works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Jeffrey earned $74,824 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Ryan Jackson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,578.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kimichia Fair Hamilton serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,514.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Tiffany Dorsey holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,514.
Senior Auditor/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Donna Langley serves as a Senior Auditor. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,460.
Senior Auditor/Department of Education
Angela Sharperson works as a Senior Auditor for Department of Education. Angela earned $74,460 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Department of Education
Vicki Standish works as a Project Coordinator for Department of Education. Vicki earned $74,460 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Ruth Vazquez holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,938.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Amanda Wilson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Amanda earned $73,869 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Ricky Beard works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Ricky earned $73,815 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Lapariscena Singleton serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,527.