South Carolina / Department of Children's Advocacy
Agency file
The Department of Children's Advocacy is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 106 employees with median total compensation of $61,869; the highest distinct record was $130,376.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 106 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,869) — 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 $94,933 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,111. 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.
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Record list
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Attorney V/Department of Children's Advocacy
Mary Hardee works as a Attorney V for Department of Children's Advocacy. Mary earned $130,376 in 2026.
Agency Head/Department of Children's Advocacy
At Department of Children's Advocacy, Margaret Bodman serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,820.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Children's Advocacy
Ladara Depugh is a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $120,404.
Attorney IV/Department of Children's Advocacy
Shayla Hayes holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,000.
Attorney-Unclassified/Department of Children's Advocacy
Mary Watters holds the role of Attorney-Unclassified at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,000.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Children's Advocacy
Robert Schaller is a Director of Strategic Communications at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $107,044.
Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Gregory Wright works as a Program Manager II for Department of Children's Advocacy. Gregory earned $104,701 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Melissa Irby works as a Program Manager II for Department of Children's Advocacy. Melissa earned $102,102 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Children's Advocacy
Rebecca Roberts is a Attorney III at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $98,500.
Attorney III/Department of Children's Advocacy
At Department of Children's Advocacy, Justin Montgomery serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,000.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Jasmine Dubose holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.
Senior Endpoint Technician/Department of Children's Advocacy
At Department of Children's Advocacy, Steven Mcconnell serves as a Senior Endpoint Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,933.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Laurie Davidson is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $92,900.
Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Lindsey Taylor holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,814.
Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Estelle Stevenson holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Stephanie Spink works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Stephanie earned $89,997 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Latika Smith holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,844.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Christina Vinson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,827.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Krystal Jennings is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $86,401.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Lela Barnes works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Lela earned $84,929 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Wanda Banker holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,752.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Marilyn Thomas is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $81,132.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Charlene Gadsden holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,122.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Teresa Rhodes is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $78,576.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Barry Knighton works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Barry earned $77,012 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Iseral Johnson is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Allen Mayer is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Christina Davis works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Christina earned $75,798 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Michelle Manning is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $75,502.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Debra King is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $75,464.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Yvonne Lee works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Yvonne earned $75,253 in 2026.
Case Worker III/Department of Children's Advocacy
Sylvia Wardy holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,572.
Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy
Cassandra Hilton holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,137.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Amanda Bowden holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,000.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Children's Advocacy
Greta May is a IT Business Analyst III at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $71,180.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy
At Department of Children's Advocacy, Christian Krantz serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,360.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Margaret Ponds Talley holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,620.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy
David Mcalhaney holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,055.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy
Melissa Parker works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Children's Advocacy. Melissa earned $67,935 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy
At Department of Children's Advocacy, Terri Thompson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,670.