South Carolina / Department of Nat. Resources
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 5
Assistant Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources
Michael Arendt is a Assistant Scientist at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $85,242.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, William Ladue serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,166.
Associate Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources
Andrew Tweel holds the role of Associate Scientist at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,049.
Associate Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources
Jason Broach works as a Associate Scientist for Department of Nat. Resources. Jason earned $85,048 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Michelle Hallmon serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,996.
Program Manager II/Department of Nat. Resources
Frances Varacalli holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,594.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Gabriel Gilmore holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,547.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Amy Tegeler is a Wildlife Biologist IV at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $84,533.
Program Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
Brooke Myres is a Program Manager I at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $84,531.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
David Long works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. David earned $83,654 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Gary Sundin works as a Wildlife Biologist IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Gary earned $83,617 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Stacie Crowe serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,406.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Bryan Frazier serves as a Wildlife Biologist IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,301.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Thomas Salisbury is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $83,134.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Patrick Cloninger holds the role of Wildlife Biologist IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,802.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
James Kesler works as a Wildlife Biologist IV for Department of Nat. Resources. James earned $82,802 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Alicia Farrell is a Wildlife Biologist IV at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $82,802.
Database Administrator II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Rubina Khandkar serves as a Database Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,609.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Angela Brown serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,606.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Johnny Stowe holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,515.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Matthew Walker is a Wildlife Biologist IV at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $82,379.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Daniel Farrae serves as a Wildlife Biologist IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,266.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
Lekeisha Williams works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Nat. Resources. Lekeisha earned $82,186 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Nat. Resources
Eric Hiltz works as a IT Business Analyst II for Department of Nat. Resources. Eric earned $82,082 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Ezra Arnold is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,931.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
Jessica Shealy is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,742.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Catherine Lownsbury works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Catherine earned $81,700 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
James Shelton is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,700.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Marion Baker works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Marion earned $81,700 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
David Gaskins holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
James Boulware holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Nat. Resources
James Cooler holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.
Law Enforcement Pilot II/Department of Nat. Resources
Wade Davis Iii holds the role of Law Enforcement Pilot II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,700.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Steven Johnson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,296.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Brian Kaminskas works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Brian earned $81,296 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Shawn Hanna works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Shawn earned $81,296 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Joel Chanaca serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,296.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Eric Richardson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,295.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Ferrallis Mcknight serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,295.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Robert Barnes is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $81,295.