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 8
Education Associate/Department of Education
Colton Ashley is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Giovanna Perry serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II/Department of Education
Dannice Mckenzie holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Curriculum Coordinator II/Department of Education
Medina Boggs works as a Curriculum Coordinator II for Department of Education. Medina earned $73,358 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Sindhura Sabbineni works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Sindhura earned $73,315 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jennifer Culpepper works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Jennifer earned $73,054 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Education
Courtney Ardis works as a Network Administrator for Department of Education. Courtney earned $73,006 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Education
Jason Gramling holds the role of Network Administrator at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,982.
Classification & Compensation Consultant/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Sytyrah Young serves as a Classification & Compensation Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,420.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Education
Marquita Taylor is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $72,420.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Justin Peake is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $72,323.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Nelecia Murrell is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $72,254.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jamaal Perry is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $72,051.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Amy Bosch holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,051.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Tremekia Priester holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,051.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Albert Westbrook is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $72,036.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Rebecca Velasquez serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,000.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Clay Parker holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,824.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Anne Stone works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Anne earned $71,697 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Valerie Layne works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Valerie earned $71,623 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Jennifer Wheeler works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Jennifer earned $71,600 in 2026.
Senior Auditor/Department of Education
Kelli Mitchell holds the role of Senior Auditor at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,400.
Senior Auditor/Department of Education
Abdulai Kamara works as a Senior Auditor for Department of Education. Abdulai earned $71,400 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Education
Lance Tidwell works as a General Maintenance Technician III for Department of Education. Lance earned $71,400 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Nicholas Ginn is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $71,379.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Maureen Ryan serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,344.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Miles Walker works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Miles earned $71,121 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Brian West works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Education. Brian earned $71,121 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Education
Richard Holt is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $71,121.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Eleanore Langley works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. Eleanore earned $70,754 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
David Sease works as a Education Associate for Department of Education. David earned $70,754 in 2026.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Andrea Prioleau is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $70,754.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Andrena Duren is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $70,754.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Likeyasha Johnson holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,754.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Jody Yates holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,353.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Christi Schrader holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,353.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Wendy Faircloth is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $70,353.
Education Associate/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Trixi Derosa Davis serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,353.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Randell Christmas holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,353.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Sonya Ball works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Sonya earned $70,353 in 2026.