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 6
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Vincent Busha 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
Thomas Spann works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Thomas earned $81,295 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Elizabeth Miller works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Elizabeth earned $81,181 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Justin Yost works as a Wildlife Biologist IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Justin earned $81,181 in 2026.
Associate Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources
Richard Harrington holds the role of Associate Scientist at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,999.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Lee Kennamer works as a Wildlife Biologist IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Lee earned $80,800 in 2026.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Andrea Bowman serves as a Procurement Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,743.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/Department of Nat. Resources
Corbett Lewis holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,587.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Donald Forrester holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,521.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Hugh Holliday holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,521.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Mark Ferrell works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Mark earned $80,521 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Kenneth Bowers is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $80,521.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
April Knight holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,521.
Forester Supervisor I/Department of Nat. Resources
Gary Burger holds the role of Forester Supervisor I at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,352.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Felicia Sanders serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,749.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
William Poore holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,749.
Wildlife Biologist IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Preston Chrisman holds the role of Wildlife Biologist IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,633.
IT Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
Floyd Shinsky works as a IT Manager I for Department of Nat. Resources. Floyd earned $79,600 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Stanley Abernathy is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $78,900.
Climatologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Melissa Griffin works as a Climatologist II for Department of Nat. Resources. Melissa earned $78,850 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Kenneth Pifer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,738.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Julius Leary Iii holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,737.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Hunter Burton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,737.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Gene Norris holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,737.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Matthew Perkinson is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $78,527.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Ethan Adair serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,036.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Karen Smith is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $77,957.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, William Mcdaniel serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,425.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
David Lambert works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. David earned $77,425 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Brian Jacobs holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,425.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Nathan Brooking works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Nathan earned $77,425 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Thomas Woodlief serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,423.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
James Bessinger is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $77,423.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Paul Mccurdy works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Paul earned $77,423 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Cody Britt holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,423.
Assistant Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources
Daniel Sasson is a Assistant Scientist at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $77,317.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Lisa Walters holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,278.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Samantha Thornton is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $76,701.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
William Byars is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $76,687.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Gilmore Stevens holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,687.