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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Director of Planning and Resrch/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Tondelayo Milton serves as a Director of Planning and Resrch. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,079.
Program Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Brandon Wilkerson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Brandon earned $99,079 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Jessica Sealey works as a Program Manager I for Department of Employment & Workforce. Jessica earned $98,458 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Daryl Tisdale serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,048.
Project Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
William Croteau is a Project Manager II at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $98,000.
Program Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Robert Davis works as a Program Manager II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Robert earned $97,920 in 2026.
Senior Consultant/Department of Employment & Workforce
Shannon Meadows holds the role of Senior Consultant at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,707.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Sam Kirkland works as a Administrative Manager II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Sam earned $96,900 in 2026.
Audits Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Robin Jacobs serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Cleveland Wilson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000.
Project Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Marlena Isaac serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,000.
Senior Consultant/Department of Employment & Workforce
Ishrat Alam works as a Senior Consultant for Department of Employment & Workforce. Ishrat earned $95,000 in 2026.
Senior Consultant/Department of Employment & Workforce
Linden Mcbride works as a Senior Consultant for Department of Employment & Workforce. Linden earned $95,000 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Department of Employment & Workforce
Brian Mauldin works as a Attorney IV for Department of Employment & Workforce. Brian earned $95,000 in 2026.
Procurement Director/Department of Employment & Workforce
Sharling Thompson holds the role of Procurement Director at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,860.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Lisa Long works as a Program Manager I for Department of Employment & Workforce. Lisa earned $93,635 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Robin Bradley is a IT Business Analyst III at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $93,004.
Training Director/Department of Employment & Workforce
Jacqueline Nelson works as a Training Director for Department of Employment & Workforce. Jacqueline earned $92,820 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Susan Browning works as a Human Resources Manager II for Department of Employment & Workforce. Susan earned $92,394 in 2026.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Nakia Thompson serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,250.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Tina Bacchus works as a IT Business Analyst III for Department of Employment & Workforce. Tina earned $92,000 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Matthew Cujak works as a Program Manager I for Department of Employment & Workforce. Matthew earned $90,097 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Employment & Workforce
Benjamin Cook works as a Attorney III for Department of Employment & Workforce. Benjamin earned $88,223 in 2026.
Public Information Director II/Department of Employment & Workforce
Terrianna Mccullough is a Public Information Director II at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $88,000.
IT Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Rodney Carreiro is a IT Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $87,607.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Katherine Stanton is a Program Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $87,190.
Database Administrator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
John Mcdougald works as a Database Administrator II for Department of Employment & Workforce. John earned $87,000 in 2026.
Project Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Vanessa Bartley holds the role of Project Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,922.
Insurance Analyst IV/Department of Employment & Workforce
Jessica Parker is a Insurance Analyst IV at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Insurance Analyst IV/Department of Employment & Workforce
Berneice Gunter holds the role of Insurance Analyst IV at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,199.
Project Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Deborah Pack is a Project Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $85,792.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Sheila Carpenter serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,680.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Nicole Gardner holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,513.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Shelby Dominick Reed holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,513.
Project Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Cali Palumbo works as a Project Manager I for Department of Employment & Workforce. Cali earned $82,131 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, George Holmstrom serves as a Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Program Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Faith Sophia Kanini Kithome holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,707.
Database Administrator II/Department of Employment & Workforce
At Department of Employment & Workforce, Vinay Mereddy serves as a Database Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Samuel Lee is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $81,600.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Employment & Workforce
Lavetta Gray is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Employment & Workforce. 2026 total compensation came to $81,452.