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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Audits Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
April Burton holds the role of Audits Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,384.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Chrissy Chavis holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,378.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Source-specific fields
At Department of Environmental Services, John Poole serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,317.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Matthew Baumann works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Matthew earned $97,276 in 2026.
Geospatial Program Manager/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Kenneth Compton serves as a Geospatial Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,915.
IT Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Ronisha Jones serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,915.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Richard Welch is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $96,899.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Joe Bowers works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Joe earned $96,666 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Francine Threatt Miller holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,586.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Susan Penley holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,390.
Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Gregory Oquinn is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $96,107.