South Carolina / Department of Archives and History
Agency file
The Department of Archives and History is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 24 employees with median total compensation of $62,380; the highest distinct record was $165,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 24 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,380) — 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 $100,734 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,347. 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
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Archaeologist II/Department of Archives and History
At Department of Archives and History, Roberrt Larsen serves as a Archaeologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,109.
Records Analyst III/Department of Archives and History
James Johnson is a Records Analyst III at Department of Archives and History. 2026 total compensation came to $57,638.
Archivist IV/Department of Archives and History
Virginia Harness works as a Archivist IV for Department of Archives and History. Virginia earned $56,895 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Archives and History
Donna Shealy Foster holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Archives and History. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,397.
Archivist IV/Department of Archives and History
At Department of Archives and History, Christopher Tenny serves as a Archivist IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,305.
Archivist IV/Department of Archives and History
Edwin Breeden holds the role of Archivist IV at Department of Archives and History. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,218.