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
Highest-paid first / page 24
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Environmental Services
Ellaree Dennison is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,801.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Environmental Services
Susan Scott works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Environmental Services. Susan earned $59,665 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Environmental Services
William Ridgeway holds the role of Application Developer II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,318.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Robin Jenkins serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,311.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Environmental Services
Zamphia Morant is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,266.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Environmental Services
Junellyn Miles is a Public Information Coordinator II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,160.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Environmental Services
Brandy Barnes holds the role of Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,133.
Environmental/Health Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Charles Howenstine is a Environmental/Health Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,035.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Matthew Devita serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,642.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, John Gucwa serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,000.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Fatina Clark holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,936.
Procurement Specialist II/Department of Environmental Services
Adrienne Belton works as a Procurement Specialist II for Department of Environmental Services. Adrienne earned $57,726 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Environmental Services
Patricia Barnes works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Environmental Services. Patricia earned $57,341 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Katrina Larry serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,210.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Holli Martin serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,078.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Robert Kenis is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Rebecca Morris is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Services
Heather Smith works as a Chemist I for Department of Environmental Services. Heather earned $57,060 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Hatice Gezgin Ozturk works as a Geologist/Hydrologist I for Department of Environmental Services. Hatice earned $57,060 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Logan Zollinger is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Robert Rice holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,060.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Services
Christianna Morton works as a Chemist I for Department of Environmental Services. Christianna earned $57,060 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Elaina Bryce is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Kathryn Smith is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Nicholas Pinder is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Yusef Hussein is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Services
Edwin Emmer is a Chemist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Peter Balzani serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Carl Mcdurmon is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Morgan Nettles holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Abigail Kight is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Katelyn Hoage works as a Geologist/Hydrologist I for Department of Environmental Services. Katelyn earned $57,060 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Christiana Aberle works as a Geologist/Hydrologist I for Department of Environmental Services. Christiana earned $57,060 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist I/Department of Environmental Services
Abagale Ramsey is a Geologist/Hydrologist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Chemist I/Department of Environmental Services
Eliana Migliaccio is a Chemist I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,060.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Beverly Davis serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,048.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Environmental Services
Lance Hammond works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Environmental Services. Lance earned $56,934 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Ronald Willis holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,866.
Paralegal/Department of Environmental Services
Janet Debruhl works as a Paralegal for Department of Environmental Services. Janet earned $56,848 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Environmental Services
Gabriel Marchant is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,764.