South Carolina / Department of Employment & Workforce
Agency file
The Department of Employment & Workforce supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2026, this agency had 449 employees with median total compensation of $61,325; the highest distinct record was $206,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 449 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,325) — 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 $97,920 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,107. 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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Public Information Director I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Meredith Kaiser holds the role of Public Information Director I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,705.
Hearings Officer/Department of Employment & Workforce
Warnetta Epps is a Hearings Officer at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $65,374.
Business Consultant/Department of Employment & Workforce
Lynda Burke is a Business Consultant at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $65,236.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Tia Mefford is a Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $65,047.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Employment & Workforce
Christi Ward holds the role of Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,746.
Workforce Consultant II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Julie Newkirk Washington works as a Workforce Consultant II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Julie earned $64,662 in 2026.
Workforce Consultant II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Fabian Zalewa is a Workforce Consultant II at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $64,662.
Hearings Officer/Department of Employment & Workforce
Tyler Gilroy holds the role of Hearings Officer at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,095.
Hearings Officer/Department of Employment & Workforce
Lisa Jones holds the role of Hearings Officer at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,094.
Hearings Officer/Department of Employment & Workforce
Harrison Sheely is a Hearings Officer at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $64,094.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Eddie Lydia serves as a Insurance Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,515.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Lashawn Thompson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Lashawn earned $63,515 in 2026.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Employment & Workforce
David Wolfram is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $63,500.
Research & Planning Administr/Department of Employment & Workforce
Brandi Caldwell holds the role of Research & Planning Administr at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,277.
Workforce Consultant II/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Deric Shuman serves as a Workforce Consultant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,240.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Amy Hill holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,240.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Sinise Beckett holds the role of Visual/Digital Director I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,831.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Phylicia Thompson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Phylicia earned $62,638 in 2026.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Lisa Davis holds the role of Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,577.
Application Developer II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Noah Violette is a Application Developer II at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $62,577.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Tammy Benton serves as a Insurance Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,577.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Cindy Hunt holds the role of Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,577.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Tyler Corley serves as a Insurance Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,577.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Jonathan Dionne works as a Insurance Analyst III for Department of Employment & Workforce. Jonathan earned $62,577 in 2026.
Senior Paralegal/Department of Employment & Workforce
Amy Proveaux works as a Senior Paralegal for Department of Employment & Workforce. Amy earned $62,263 in 2026.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Timothy Miller holds the role of Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,118.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Patricia Stone serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,993.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Sheila Blandon serves as a Insurance Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,946.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Erica Cornelius holds the role of Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,623.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Carla Williams is a Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $61,623.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Chandra Wigfall holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,582.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Jocelyn Johnson serves as a Insurance Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,533.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Abdalis Toro holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,325.
Systems Administrator/Department of Employment & Workforce
Crystal Minick works as a Systems Administrator for Department of Employment & Workforce. Crystal earned $61,047 in 2026.
Hearings Officer/Department of Employment & Workforce
Taylor Harris is a Hearings Officer at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $61,042.
IT Security Specialist I/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Jasmine Lee serves as a IT Security Specialist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,000.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Debra Nichols serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,940.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Spencer Rice works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Employment & Workforce. Spencer earned $60,768 in 2026.
Electrician II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Terry Moody holds the role of Electrician II at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,744.
Insurance Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Sherry Brandon holds the role of Insurance Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,491.