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Department of Nat. Resources

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

The Department of Nat. Resources is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 744 employees with median total compensation of $68,891; the highest distinct record was $195,594.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$54.6M
Employees
744
Median total
$68,891
Highest record
$195,594

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 744 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,891) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,442 (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
$54,192
$60,006
$68,891
$81,700
$98,730

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,730 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,192. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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James Shelton

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

James Shelton is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,700.

James Boulware

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

James Boulware holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.

James Cooler

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

James Cooler holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.

Catherine Lownsbury

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

Catherine Lownsbury works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Catherine earned $81,700 in 2026.

Marion Baker

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

Marion Baker works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Marion earned $81,700 in 2026.

David Gaskins

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

David Gaskins holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.

Wade Davis Iii

Law Enforcement Pilot II/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,700
Base pay
$81,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700

Wade Davis Iii holds the role of Law Enforcement Pilot II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.

Steven Johnson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,296
Base pay
$81,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,296

Steven Johnson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,296.

Joel Chanaca

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,296
Base pay
$81,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,296

At Department of Nat. Resources, Joel Chanaca serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,296.

Shawn Hanna

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,296
Base pay
$81,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,296

Shawn Hanna works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Shawn earned $81,296 in 2026.

Brian Kaminskas

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,296
Base pay
$81,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,296

Brian Kaminskas works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Brian earned $81,296 in 2026.

Ferrallis Mcknight

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,295
Base pay
$81,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,295

At Department of Nat. Resources, Ferrallis Mcknight serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,295.

Eric Richardson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,295
Base pay
$81,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,295

Eric Richardson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,295.

Robert Barnes

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,295
Base pay
$81,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,295

Robert Barnes is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,295.

Vincent Busha

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,295
Base pay
$81,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,295

Vincent Busha is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,295.

Thomas Spann

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,295
Base pay
$81,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,295

Thomas Spann works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Thomas earned $81,295 in 2026.

Justin Yost

Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,181
Base pay
$81,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,181

Justin Yost works as a Wildlife Biologist IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Justin earned $81,181 in 2026.

Elizabeth Miller

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$81,181
Base pay
$81,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,181

Elizabeth Miller works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Elizabeth earned $81,181 in 2026.

Richard Harrington

Associate Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,999
Base pay
$80,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,999

Richard Harrington holds the role of Associate Scientist at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,999.

Lee Kennamer

Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,800
Base pay
$80,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,800

Lee Kennamer works as a Wildlife Biologist IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Lee earned $80,800 in 2026.

Andrea Bowman

Procurement Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,743
Base pay
$80,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,743

At Department of Nat. Resources, Andrea Bowman serves as a Procurement Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,743.

Corbett Lewis

Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,587
Base pay
$80,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,587

Corbett Lewis holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,587.

Hugh Holliday

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,521
Base pay
$80,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,521

Hugh Holliday holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,521.

Mark Ferrell

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,521
Base pay
$80,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,521

Mark Ferrell works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Mark earned $80,521 in 2026.

April Knight

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,521
Base pay
$80,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,521

April Knight holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,521.

Donald Forrester

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,521
Base pay
$80,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,521

Donald Forrester holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,521.

Kenneth Bowers

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,521
Base pay
$80,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,521

Kenneth Bowers is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $80,521.

Gary Burger

Forester Supervisor I/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$80,352
Base pay
$80,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,352

Gary Burger holds the role of Forester Supervisor I at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,352.

Felicia Sanders

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$79,749
Base pay
$79,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,749

At Department of Nat. Resources, Felicia Sanders serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,749.

William Poore

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$79,749
Base pay
$79,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,749

William Poore holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,749.

Preston Chrisman

Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$79,633
Base pay
$79,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,633

Preston Chrisman holds the role of Wildlife Biologist IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,633.

Floyd Shinsky

IT Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$79,600
Base pay
$79,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,600

Floyd Shinsky works as a IT Manager I for Department of Nat. Resources. Floyd earned $79,600 in 2026.

Stanley Abernathy

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,900
Base pay
$78,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,900

Stanley Abernathy is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $78,900.

Melissa Griffin

Climatologist II/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,850
Base pay
$78,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,850

Melissa Griffin works as a Climatologist II for Department of Nat. Resources. Melissa earned $78,850 in 2026.

Kenneth Pifer

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,738
Base pay
$78,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,738

At Department of Nat. Resources, Kenneth Pifer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,738.

Julius Leary Iii

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,737
Base pay
$78,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,737

Julius Leary Iii holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,737.

Hunter Burton

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,737
Base pay
$78,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,737

Hunter Burton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,737.

Gene Norris

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,737
Base pay
$78,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,737

Gene Norris holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,737.

Matthew Perkinson

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,527
Base pay
$78,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,527

Matthew Perkinson is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $78,527.

Ethan Adair

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources

2026 total comp
$78,036
Base pay
$78,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,036

At Department of Nat. Resources, Ethan Adair serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,036.