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 10
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Laura Kick serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,300.
Benefits Manager I/Department of Education
Tiffany Jefferson works as a Benefits Manager I for Department of Education. Tiffany earned $66,300 in 2026.
IT Security Specialist I/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Darralyn Miller serves as a IT Security Specialist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,300.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Alison Harrison serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,000.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Thomas Douglas holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,933.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Fred Thompson is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $65,881.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Heather Bouknight Snelgrove is a Education Associate at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $65,843.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Thomas Price is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $65,760.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Melanie Pompey holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,376.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Education
Jennifer Olson holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,000.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Justin Roach serves as a General Maintenance Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,858.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Jane Dobreski is a Certified Teacher at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $64,858.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Nikki Scott works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Nikki earned $64,858 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Felicia Susi works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Felicia earned $64,858 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Sarah Reule serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,858.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Todd Underwood works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Todd earned $64,858 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Jennifer Vanasse holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,858.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Nicole Tye serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,858.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Julia Floyd holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,858.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Education
Jerry Southard is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $64,643.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Jones Boatwright is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $64,475.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Thomas Stanley is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $64,193.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Kevin Lawson holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,155.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Justin Burdette is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $64,155.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
Phillip Taylor is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $64,155.
Research & Planning Administr/Department of Education
Beverly Myers works as a Research & Planning Administr for Department of Education. Beverly earned $64,150 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Jae Kim serves as a Application Developer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,949.
Education Associate/Department of Education
Seandra Kelly holds the role of Education Associate at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,586.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Sarah Harrison works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Sarah earned $63,586 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Kenia White serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,586.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Aimee Parry holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,586.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Morgan Motes works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Education. Morgan earned $63,586 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Megan Wickline holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,304.
Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Education
Lydia Hutto works as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor for Department of Education. Lydia earned $63,006 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Education
Kermit Hines works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Education. Kermit earned $62,263 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Education
John Elliott is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $62,087.
Curriculum Coordinator II/Department of Education
At Department of Education, Erin Henderson serves as a Curriculum Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,036.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Paige Harward holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,036.
Certified Teacher/Department of Education
Lindsey Litwinowicz holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Education. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,036.
Web Developer/Department of Education
Samuel Templeton is a Web Developer at Department of Education. 2026 total compensation came to $62,036.