Agency Head

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Public Health. Median total compensation for the role is $258,960, above the department median of $73,469.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $259K
Role median: $258,960
Agency median: $73,469
Comparison: Above

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This role across South Carolina

Agency Head is held in 74 South Carolina departments. In Department of Public Health, the median of $258,960 ranks #9 of 74.

Highest-paying departments for this role

South Carolina State University

$347,737 · 1

State Fiscal Accountant Authority

$305,760 · 1

Department of Commerce

$301,392 · 1

Tec & Comprehensive Education Board

$299,879 · 1

Department of Administration

$296,066 · 1

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Off

$270,000 · 1

Governor's Off-Sled

$267,036 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$264,300 · 1

Department of Transportation

$254,099 · 1

Department of Social Services

$250,000 · 1

Public Employee Benefits Auth

$242,541 · 1

Commission on Higher Education

$240,071 · 1

Median total compensation for the Agency Head role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Edward Simmer

Agency Head/Department of Public Health

2026 total comp

$258,960

Base pay: $258,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $258,960

Edward Simmer is a Agency Head at Department of Public Health. 2026 total compensation came to $258,960.