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Department of Environmental Services

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

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$78.3M
Employees
1,098
Median total
$66,315
Highest record
$228,622

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$71,305 (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
$54,866
$60,901
$66,315
$78,663
$92,426

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).

Largest job titles

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

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Kendra Lymon

Microbiologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Kendra Lymon is a Microbiologist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.

Genevieve Keller Milliken

Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Genevieve Keller Milliken holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.

Amalie Walker

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

At Department of Environmental Services, Amalie Walker serves as a Chemist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.

Hannah Hartley

Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Hannah Hartley works as a Geologist/Hydrologist III for Department of Environmental Services. Hannah earned $70,304 in 2026.

Ryan Miskin

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Ryan Miskin holds the role of Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.

Brooke Czwartacki

Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Brooke Czwartacki holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.

Anna Lee

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Anna Lee is a Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.

Christine Cooler

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Christine Cooler holds the role of Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.

Joshua Zodarecky

Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

At Department of Environmental Services, Joshua Zodarecky serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.

Donna Faile

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

At Department of Environmental Services, Donna Faile serves as a Chemist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.

Justin Davies

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Justin Davies works as a Chemist III for Department of Environmental Services. Justin earned $70,304 in 2026.

Justin Gavin

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

At Department of Environmental Services, Justin Gavin serves as a Chemist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.

Noah Mismash

Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Noah Mismash is a Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.

Robert Dunn

Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Robert Dunn holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.

Haley Alexander

Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,304
Base pay
$70,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,304

Haley Alexander holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.

Sara Culbreath

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,253
Base pay
$70,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,253

Sara Culbreath is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,253.

Banu Varlik

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,241
Base pay
$70,241
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,241

Banu Varlik holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,241.

Jaime Teraoka

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,230
Base pay
$70,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,230

Jaime Teraoka is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,230.

William Wenerick

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,230
Base pay
$70,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,230

William Wenerick is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,230.

Amanda Ley

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Amanda Ley is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,228.

Erin Madden

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Erin Madden works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Erin earned $70,228 in 2026.

Kristin Bevill

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Kristin Bevill is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,228.

Yoichi Matsuzuru

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

At Department of Environmental Services, Yoichi Matsuzuru serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,228.

Logan Ress

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Logan Ress is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,228.

Haley Smarr

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Haley Smarr works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Haley earned $70,228 in 2026.

Megan Johnson

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

At Department of Environmental Services, Megan Johnson serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,228.

Heather Rizzuti

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Heather Rizzuti works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Heather earned $70,228 in 2026.

Erika Balogh

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Erika Balogh is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,228.

Theresia Parker

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

Theresia Parker holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,228.

Ronald Martin

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$70,228
Base pay
$70,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,228

At Department of Environmental Services, Ronald Martin serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,228.

Austin Goode

Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,729
Base pay
$69,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,729

Austin Goode works as a Eng/Eng Associate II for Department of Environmental Services. Austin earned $69,729 in 2026.

Richard Burnett

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,697
Base pay
$69,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,697

Richard Burnett works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Richard earned $69,697 in 2026.

Verona Herrera

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,655
Base pay
$69,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,655

Verona Herrera is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,655.

Anna Collins

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,655
Base pay
$69,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,655

At Department of Environmental Services, Anna Collins serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,655.

Ti'Shawvay Branham

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,655
Base pay
$69,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,655

At Department of Environmental Services, Ti'Shawvay Branham serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,655.

Lillian Mcfadden

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,655
Base pay
$69,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,655

Lillian Mcfadden is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,655.

Sara Kozar

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,655
Base pay
$69,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,655

At Department of Environmental Services, Sara Kozar serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,655.

Sam Hatchell

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,655
Base pay
$69,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,655

Sam Hatchell works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Sam earned $69,655 in 2026.

Matthew Wilbanks

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,654
Base pay
$69,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,654

Matthew Wilbanks is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,654.

Brentley Taylor

Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$69,654
Base pay
$69,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,654

At Department of Environmental Services, Brentley Taylor serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,654.