South Carolina / Department of Public Health
Agency file
The Department of Public Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,142 employees with median total compensation of $73,469; the highest distinct record was $258,960.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,142 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,469) — 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 $109,509 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,800. 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 1
Agency Head/Department of Public Health
Edward Simmer is a Agency Head at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $258,960.
Physician/Department of Public Health
Lucy Traxler works as a Physician for Department of Public Health. Lucy earned $231,228 in 2026.
Physician/Department of Public Health
Abdoulaye Diedhiou works as a Physician for Department of Public Health. Abdoulaye earned $210,435 in 2026.
Physician/Department of Public Health
Martha Buchanan is a Physician at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $198,472.
Physician/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Amy Xie serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,000.
Physician/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Gill Wright serves as a Physician. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,600.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Karla Buru serves as a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,466.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Darbi Church serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,399.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Public Health
Gwendolyn Thompson is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $175,103.
Attorney VI/Department of Public Health
William Britt is a Attorney VI at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $168,300.
IT Director II/Department of Public Health
Holly Gillam is a IT Director II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $156,115.
Pharmacist II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Caroline Sojourner serves as a Pharmacist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,974.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Lisa Davis holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,663.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Nicholas Davidson holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,428.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Jennifer Meredith holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,013.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Kandi Fredere holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,030.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Public Health
Meredith Murphy works as a Administrative Manager II for Department of Public Health. Meredith earned $141,845 in 2026.
Attorney V/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Ashley Biggers serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,856.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
R Lee holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,817.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Buck Wilson is a Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $140,817.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
James Bruckner holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,817.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Public Health
Sharon Burke holds the role of Human Resources Director III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,760.
Audits Director/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Cynthia Rumph serves as a Audits Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,557.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager III/Department of Public Health
Martha Phillips holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,334.
Pharmacist II/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Angela Wallace serves as a Pharmacist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,650.
Pharmacist II/Department of Public Health
Annemarie Ravenna is a Pharmacist II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $138,650.
Pharmacist II/Department of Public Health
Scott Lamp is a Pharmacist II at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $138,650.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Jacob Myers is a Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $138,000.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Department of Public Health
Brian Bannister works as a Senior IT Security Administrator for Department of Public Health. Brian earned $135,809 in 2026.
Architect II/Department of Public Health
Graham Cormack holds the role of Architect II at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,530.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Virginie Daguise works as a Program Manager III for Department of Public Health. Virginie earned $134,097 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Harry Reed holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,977.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Health
Danielle Wingo is a Program Manager III at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $128,908.
Attorney V/Department of Public Health
At Department of Public Health, Danielle Maynard serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,785.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Newton Tomlinson is a Pharmacist I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $128,586.
Network Engineer/Department of Public Health
Justin Birkhofer holds the role of Network Engineer at Department of Public Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,121.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Public Health
John Morrison works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Department of Public Health. John earned $127,604 in 2026.
IT Director I/Department of Public Health
Philip Weinbach is a IT Director I at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $127,201.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Derek Strickland works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Public Health. Derek earned $127,026 in 2026.
Pharmacist I/Department of Public Health
Jillian Beck works as a Pharmacist I for Department of Public Health. Jillian earned $127,026 in 2026.