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 10
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Jonathan Willis works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Jonathan earned $70,227 in 2026.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Reginald Fitts works as a Natural Resource Technician IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Reginald earned $70,170 in 2026.
Assistant Scientist/Department of Nat. Resources
Nichelle Van Tassel is a Assistant Scientist at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $70,090.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Nat. Resources
Brittany Caldwell is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $70,032.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Amy Chastain serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,986.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Tammy Waldrop works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Tammy earned $69,986 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Kevin Kubach serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,986.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Kevin Kolmos is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $69,898.
Geologist/Hydrologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Charles Wykel holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,670.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Zackary Berg serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,558.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Elizabeth Gooding holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,364.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Travis Bennett serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,891.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Nicole Kish holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,890.
Geospatial Analyst II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Robert Clark serves as a Geospatial Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,854.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Thomas Harkins holds the role of Natural Resource Technician IV at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,731.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Nat. Resources
Danielle Kent holds the role of Visual/Digital Director I at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,641.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Michael Hodges is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $68,636.
Public Information Director II/Department of Nat. Resources
Alix Pedraza Larrotta is a Public Information Director II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $68,598.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Brian Boyleston is a Natural Resource Technician IV at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $68,541.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Kayla Brantley serves as a Wildlife Biologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,241.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Morgan Hart is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $68,241.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Matthew Beckett serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,235.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Nat. Resources
Holly Stevens is a Systems Engineer I at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $67,675.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Stephen Long works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Nat. Resources. Stephen earned $67,617 in 2026.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Dewey Petty serves as a Natural Resource Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,558.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Lara Carter holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,370.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Nat. Resources
Ashley Ellis works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Nat. Resources. Ashley earned $67,370 in 2026.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Jessica Kinsella holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,345.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Amy Zimney holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,344.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Ericah Beason holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,136.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
Gary Stephens works as a Natural Resource Technician IV for Department of Nat. Resources. Gary earned $67,112 in 2026.
Natural Resource Technician IV/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, William Matthews serves as a Natural Resource Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,096.
Watercraft Captain II/Department of Nat. Resources
Christopher Rossetti is a Watercraft Captain II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $67,091.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Nat. Resources
Jake Oates is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $67,012.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Nat. Resources
Keith Bradley is a Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $66,941.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Kyle Betterly works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Kyle earned $66,883 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
At Department of Nat. Resources, Matthew Winkeler serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,883.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
William Joyner is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. 2026 total compensation came to $66,883.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Jared Wilson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Nat. Resources. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,883.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Nat. Resources
Bradley Thompkins works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Nat. Resources. Bradley earned $66,883 in 2026.