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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Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Vasa Cate Jr is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,682.
Attorney III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Etta Linen serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,627.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Kelly Whitlock holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,269.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Mary Peyton Wall holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,167.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Wendolee Hamilton serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,110.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Blakely Lovelace works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Blakely earned $94,721 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Kelly Seals serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,720.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Angie Jones works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Angie earned $94,252 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
James Berresford holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,167.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
John Mccain is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $94,047.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Susan Fulmer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,040.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Charles Hightower holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,650.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Courtney Grimes holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,603.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Kimberly Forston holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,221.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Ronald Kinney holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,054.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Michael Marshall serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,955.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Scott Harder is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $92,839.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Jeffery Mendenhall is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $92,720.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Brian Gootee serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,720.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Kent Krieg works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Kent earned $92,720 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Brenda Green works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Brenda earned $92,683 in 2026.