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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
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

$50,000$123,165+

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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Siu Li

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$110,250
Base pay
$110,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,250

Siu Li is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $110,250.

Michael Hagins

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$110,203
Base pay
$110,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,203

At Department of Environmental Services, Michael Hagins serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,203.

Kristy Ellenberg

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$110,079
Base pay
$110,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,079

At Department of Environmental Services, Kristy Ellenberg serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,079.

Frances Marshall

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$110,036
Base pay
$110,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,036

Frances Marshall holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,036.

Jill Stewart

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$110,024
Base pay
$110,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,024

At Department of Environmental Services, Jill Stewart serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,024.

Robert Stewart

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$109,550
Base pay
$109,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,550

Robert Stewart is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $109,550.

Steven Mccaslin

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$108,582
Base pay
$108,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,582

Steven Mccaslin is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $108,582.

Matthew Maxwell

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$108,551
Base pay
$108,551
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,551

At Department of Environmental Services, Matthew Maxwell serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,551.

Marty Lindler

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$108,085
Base pay
$108,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,085

Marty Lindler works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Marty earned $108,085 in 2026.

Stephen Hightower

Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$107,320
Base pay
$107,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,320

At Department of Environmental Services, Stephen Hightower serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,320.

Sallie Phelan

Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$107,320
Base pay
$107,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,320

Sallie Phelan holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,320.

Karen Ratigan

Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$107,319
Base pay
$107,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,319

At Department of Environmental Services, Karen Ratigan serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,319.

David Vaughan

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$106,885
Base pay
$106,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,885

David Vaughan works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. David earned $106,885 in 2026.

Blair Williams

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$106,831
Base pay
$106,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,831

Blair Williams works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Blair earned $106,831 in 2026.

Michael Hayes

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$106,629
Base pay
$106,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,629

Michael Hayes works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Michael earned $106,629 in 2026.

Robert Fountain

Administrative Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$105,070
Base pay
$105,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,070

At Department of Environmental Services, Robert Fountain serves as a Administrative Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,070.

Travis Shealy

Procurement Director/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$105,000
Base pay
$105,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,000

Travis Shealy works as a Procurement Director for Department of Environmental Services. Travis earned $105,000 in 2026.

Leigh Plummer

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$104,905
Base pay
$104,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,905

Leigh Plummer holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,905.

Charles Williams

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$104,325
Base pay
$104,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,325

At Department of Environmental Services, Charles Williams serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,325.

Robin Cox

Human Resources Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$104,233
Base pay
$104,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,233

Robin Cox holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,233.

Michael Tempel

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$103,878
Base pay
$103,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,878

At Department of Environmental Services, Michael Tempel serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,878.

Timothy Stanley

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$103,835
Base pay
$103,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,835

Timothy Stanley is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $103,835.

Constance Turner

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$103,735
Base pay
$103,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,735

Constance Turner is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $103,735.

Michael Shroup

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$103,198
Base pay
$103,198
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,198

At Department of Environmental Services, Michael Shroup serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,198.

Joseph Koon

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$102,240
Base pay
$102,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,240

Joseph Koon is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $102,240.

David Hardebeck

IT Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$102,095
Base pay
$102,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,095

David Hardebeck works as a IT Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. David earned $102,095 in 2026.

Karin Barton Skipper

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$102,039
Base pay
$102,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,039

Karin Barton Skipper is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $102,039.

Wayne Shealy

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$102,039
Base pay
$102,039
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,039

Wayne Shealy is a Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $102,039.

Caroline Scrantom

Attorney IV/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$102,000
Base pay
$102,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,000

Caroline Scrantom holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,000.

Eva Annette Barringer

Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$101,990
Base pay
$101,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,990

At Department of Environmental Services, Eva Annette Barringer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,990.

Susan Jackson

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$101,849
Base pay
$101,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,849

Susan Jackson holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,849.

Timothy Kinney

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$101,232
Base pay
$101,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,232

Timothy Kinney holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,232.

Kayla David

Risk Management & Compliance Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$100,980
Base pay
$100,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,980

At Department of Environmental Services, Kayla David serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,980.

Andrew Roxburgh

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$100,389
Base pay
$100,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,389

Andrew Roxburgh works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Andrew earned $100,389 in 2026.

Jessica Price

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$100,230
Base pay
$100,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,230

Jessica Price works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Jessica earned $100,230 in 2026.

Crystal Rippy

Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$99,373
Base pay
$99,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,373

Crystal Rippy holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,373.

Richard Chesley

Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$99,357
Base pay
$99,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,357

Richard Chesley works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Richard earned $99,357 in 2026.

Wendy Boswell

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$99,077
Base pay
$99,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,077

Wendy Boswell works as a Program Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Wendy earned $99,077 in 2026.

April Burton

Audits Manager I/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$97,384
Base pay
$97,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,384

April Burton holds the role of Audits Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,384.

Chrissy Chavis

Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Services

2026 total comp
$97,378
Base pay
$97,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,378

Chrissy Chavis holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,378.