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Department of Children's Advocacy

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
106
Median total
$61,869
Highest record
$130,376

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$51,520$120,404+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$69,700 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$55,111
$58,303
$61,869
$77,012
$94,933

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).

Largest job titles

Program Manager I
17 · $78,576
Case Worker III
5 · $57,310
Program Manager II
4 · $96,958

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Mary Hardee

Attorney V/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$130,376
Base pay
$130,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,376

Mary Hardee works as a Attorney V for Department of Children's Advocacy. Mary earned $130,376 in 2026.

Margaret Bodman

Agency Head/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$127,820
Base pay
$127,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,820

At Department of Children's Advocacy, Margaret Bodman serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,820.

Ladara Depugh

Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$120,404
Base pay
$120,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,404

Ladara Depugh is a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $120,404.

Shayla Hayes

Attorney IV/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$115,000
Base pay
$115,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,000

Shayla Hayes holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,000.

Mary Watters

Attorney-Unclassified/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$110,000
Base pay
$110,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,000

Mary Watters holds the role of Attorney-Unclassified at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,000.

Robert Schaller

Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$107,044
Base pay
$107,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,044

Robert Schaller is a Director of Strategic Communications at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $107,044.

Gregory Wright

Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$104,701
Base pay
$104,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,701

Gregory Wright works as a Program Manager II for Department of Children's Advocacy. Gregory earned $104,701 in 2026.

Melissa Irby

Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$102,102
Base pay
$102,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,102

Melissa Irby works as a Program Manager II for Department of Children's Advocacy. Melissa earned $102,102 in 2026.

Rebecca Roberts

Attorney III/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$98,500
Base pay
$98,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,500

Rebecca Roberts is a Attorney III at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $98,500.

Justin Montgomery

Attorney III/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$98,000
Base pay
$98,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,000

At Department of Children's Advocacy, Justin Montgomery serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,000.

Jasmine Dubose

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

Jasmine Dubose holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.

Steven Mcconnell

Senior Endpoint Technician/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$94,933
Base pay
$94,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,933

At Department of Children's Advocacy, Steven Mcconnell serves as a Senior Endpoint Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,933.

Laurie Davidson

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$92,900
Base pay
$92,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,900

Laurie Davidson is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $92,900.

Lindsey Taylor

Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$91,814
Base pay
$91,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,814

Lindsey Taylor holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,814.

Estelle Stevenson

Program Manager II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$90,000
Base pay
$90,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000

Estelle Stevenson holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,000.

Stephanie Spink

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$89,997
Base pay
$89,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,997

Stephanie Spink works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Stephanie earned $89,997 in 2026.

Latika Smith

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$89,844
Base pay
$89,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,844

Latika Smith holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,844.

Christina Vinson

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$86,827
Base pay
$86,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,827

Christina Vinson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,827.

Krystal Jennings

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$86,401
Base pay
$86,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,401

Krystal Jennings is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $86,401.

Lela Barnes

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$84,929
Base pay
$84,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,929

Lela Barnes works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Lela earned $84,929 in 2026.

Wanda Banker

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$82,752
Base pay
$82,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,752

Wanda Banker holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,752.

Marilyn Thomas

Administrative Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$81,132
Base pay
$81,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,132

Marilyn Thomas is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $81,132.

Charlene Gadsden

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$80,122
Base pay
$80,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,122

Charlene Gadsden holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,122.

Teresa Rhodes

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$78,576
Base pay
$78,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,576

Teresa Rhodes is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $78,576.

Barry Knighton

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$77,012
Base pay
$77,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,012

Barry Knighton works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Barry earned $77,012 in 2026.

Iseral Johnson

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$77,012
Base pay
$77,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,012

Iseral Johnson is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.

Allen Mayer

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$77,012
Base pay
$77,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,012

Allen Mayer is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $77,012.

Christina Davis

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$75,798
Base pay
$75,798
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,798

Christina Davis works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Christina earned $75,798 in 2026.

Michelle Manning

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$75,502
Base pay
$75,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,502

Michelle Manning is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $75,502.

Debra King

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$75,464
Base pay
$75,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,464

Debra King is a Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $75,464.

Yvonne Lee

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$75,253
Base pay
$75,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,253

Yvonne Lee works as a Program Manager I for Department of Children's Advocacy. Yvonne earned $75,253 in 2026.

Sylvia Wardy

Case Worker III/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$74,572
Base pay
$74,572
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,572

Sylvia Wardy holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,572.

Cassandra Hilton

Program Manager I/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$74,137
Base pay
$74,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,137

Cassandra Hilton holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,137.

Amanda Bowden

Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$74,000
Base pay
$74,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,000

Amanda Bowden holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,000.

Greta May

IT Business Analyst III/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$71,180
Base pay
$71,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,180

Greta May is a IT Business Analyst III at Department of Children's Advocacy. 2026 total compensation came to $71,180.

Christian Krantz

Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$69,360
Base pay
$69,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,360

At Department of Children's Advocacy, Christian Krantz serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,360.

Margaret Ponds Talley

Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$68,620
Base pay
$68,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,620

Margaret Ponds Talley holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,620.

David Mcalhaney

Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$68,055
Base pay
$68,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,055

David Mcalhaney holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Children's Advocacy. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,055.

Melissa Parker

Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$67,935
Base pay
$67,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,935

Melissa Parker works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Children's Advocacy. Melissa earned $67,935 in 2026.

Terri Thompson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Children's Advocacy

2026 total comp
$67,670
Base pay
$67,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,670

At Department of Children's Advocacy, Terri Thompson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,670.