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Department of Insurance

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Insurance regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2026, this agency had 90 employees with median total compensation of $67,280; the highest distinct record was $169,305.

Year
2026
Employees
90
Median total
$67,280
Highest record
$169,305

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$51,000$160,353+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 90 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,280) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,937 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,806
$57,507
$67,280
$90,000
$127,500

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,500 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,806. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Senior Auditor
8 · $62,169
Rates Analyst
8 · $59,660
Program Manager I
7 · $82,077
Audits Manager I
5 · $85,057

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Michael Wise

Agency Head/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$169,305
Base pay
$169,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,305

At Department of Insurance, Michael Wise serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $169,305.

Will Davis

Actuary/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$164,056
Base pay
$164,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,056

Will Davis works as a Actuary for Department of Insurance. Will earned $164,056 in 2026.

Andreea Savu

Actuary/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$160,353
Base pay
$160,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,353

Andreea Savu holds the role of Actuary at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,353.

Gwendolyn Mcgriff

Office Director-Exec Comp/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$159,086
Base pay
$159,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,086

At Department of Insurance, Gwendolyn Mcgriff serves as a Office Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,086.

Diane Cooper

Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$147,111
Base pay
$147,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,111

Diane Cooper holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,111.

Geoffrey Bonham

Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$140,797
Base pay
$140,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,797

At Department of Insurance, Geoffrey Bonham serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,797.

Derrick Brown

Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$133,551
Base pay
$133,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,551

At Department of Insurance, Derrick Brown serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,551.

Karl Bitzky

Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$133,486
Base pay
$133,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,486

Karl Bitzky works as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp for Department of Insurance. Karl earned $133,486 in 2026.

Linda Haralson

Audits Director/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$129,077
Base pay
$129,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,077

Linda Haralson holds the role of Audits Director at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,077.

Andrew Noga

Program Manager III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$127,500
Base pay
$127,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,500

Andrew Noga is a Program Manager III at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $127,500.

Jennifer Harris

Pharmacist I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$126,250
Base pay
$126,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,250

Jennifer Harris works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Insurance. Jennifer earned $126,250 in 2026.

Ryan Basnett

Audits Director/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$126,072
Base pay
$126,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,072

Ryan Basnett is a Audits Director at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $126,072.

Joshua Underwood

Attorney V/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$123,171
Base pay
$123,171
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,171

Joshua Underwood holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,171.

Shanika Moore

Attorney IV/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$112,200
Base pay
$112,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,200

Shanika Moore holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,200.

Moultrie Roberts

Attorney IV/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$112,200
Base pay
$112,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,200

At Department of Insurance, Moultrie Roberts serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,200.

Emily Osborn

Actuary/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$110,160
Base pay
$110,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,160

Emily Osborn is a Actuary at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $110,160.

Melanie Darko

Attorney III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$104,000
Base pay
$104,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,000

Melanie Darko is a Attorney III at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $104,000.

Robert Cathcart

Executive Assistant III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$100,000
Base pay
$100,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,000

At Department of Insurance, Robert Cathcart serves as a Executive Assistant III. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,000.

Ann Roberson

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$95,964
Base pay
$95,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,964

At Department of Insurance, Ann Roberson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,964.

Virgie Bell

Application Developer III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$94,616
Base pay
$94,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,616

Virgie Bell works as a Application Developer III for Department of Insurance. Virgie earned $94,616 in 2026.

Mia Mills

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$93,000
Base pay
$93,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,000

Mia Mills is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $93,000.

Lawrence Wedekind

Attorney III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$90,235
Base pay
$90,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,235

Lawrence Wedekind is a Attorney III at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $90,235.

William Hesse

Attorney III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

At Department of Insurance, William Hesse serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,000.

Legh Cathey

Audits Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Legh Cathey is a Audits Manager I at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.

Sharon Waddell

Audits Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$89,399
Base pay
$89,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,399

At Department of Insurance, Sharon Waddell serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,399.

Leland Shirey

Application Developer III/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$88,138
Base pay
$88,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,138

Leland Shirey holds the role of Application Developer III at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,138.

Thomas Baldwin

Audits Manager II/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$87,388
Base pay
$87,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,388

Thomas Baldwin is a Audits Manager II at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $87,388.

John Michael Alexander

Audits Manager II/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$85,913
Base pay
$85,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,913

John Michael Alexander holds the role of Audits Manager II at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,913.

Anamaria Burg

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$85,703
Base pay
$85,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,703

At Department of Insurance, Anamaria Burg serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,703.

Carrie Mitchell

Audits Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$85,057
Base pay
$85,057
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,057

At Department of Insurance, Carrie Mitchell serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,057.

Andrea Bourgoin

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$82,646
Base pay
$82,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,646

Andrea Bourgoin works as a Program Manager I for Department of Insurance. Andrea earned $82,646 in 2026.

Diane Bouye

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$82,077
Base pay
$82,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,077

Diane Bouye holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,077.

Cynthia Dublin Cauley

Audits Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$82,047
Base pay
$82,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,047

Cynthia Dublin Cauley is a Audits Manager I at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $82,047.

Kenya Perez

Human Resources Director I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Kenya Perez works as a Human Resources Director I for Department of Insurance. Kenya earned $81,600 in 2026.

Hinal Patel

Audits Manager II/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$81,463
Base pay
$81,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,463

Hinal Patel is a Audits Manager II at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $81,463.

Kayla Baker

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$80,703
Base pay
$80,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,703

Kayla Baker holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,703.

Glynda Daniels

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$80,580
Base pay
$80,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,580

Glynda Daniels holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Insurance. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,580.

Jerusha Mention

Program Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$80,580
Base pay
$80,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,580

Jerusha Mention is a Program Manager I at Department of Insurance. 2026 total compensation came to $80,580.

Andrew Rutland

Endpoint Technician II/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$76,756
Base pay
$76,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,756

Andrew Rutland works as a Endpoint Technician II for Department of Insurance. Andrew earned $76,756 in 2026.

Erin Beck

Audits Manager I/Department of Insurance

2026 total comp
$73,440
Base pay
$73,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,440

Erin Beck works as a Audits Manager I for Department of Insurance. Erin earned $73,440 in 2026.