South Carolina / Department of Environmental Services
Agency file
The Department of Environmental Services protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,098 employees with median total compensation of $66,315; the highest distinct record was $228,622.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,098 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,315) — 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 $92,426 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,866. 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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Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Stephen Hightower serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,320.
Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services
Sallie Phelan holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,320.
Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Karen Ratigan serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,319.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
David Vaughan works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. David earned $106,885 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Blair Williams works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Blair earned $106,831 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Michael Hayes works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Michael earned $106,629 in 2026.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Robert Fountain serves as a Administrative Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,070.
Procurement Director/Department of Environmental Services
Travis Shealy works as a Procurement Director for Department of Environmental Services. Travis earned $105,000 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Leigh Plummer holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,905.