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 5
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Paul Lee serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,244.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Brett Caswell holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,897.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Melanie Townley holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,787.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Nathaniel Gauthier works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Nathaniel earned $85,727 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Abigail James is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $85,727.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
George Cox holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,640.
Senior Consultant/Department of Environmental Services
Emma Windham works as a Senior Consultant for Department of Environmental Services. Emma earned $85,605 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Utpal Patel holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,427.
Attorney III/Department of Environmental Services
Joseph Giordano works as a Attorney III for Department of Environmental Services. Joseph earned $85,000 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Kristin Stewart is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,862.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Gregory Quina holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,708.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Zachary Carfley is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,708.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, James Justice serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,708.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Tyler Scoville works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Tyler earned $84,707 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Robin Middleton Butler is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,617.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Florence Hall works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Florence earned $84,587 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Jeffrey Herbig works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Jeffrey earned $84,420 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Sophia Lawson holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,331.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, William Randolph serves as a Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,289.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Donald Glymph is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,248.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Madeline Florek holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,176.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Joanne Cunningham is a Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,082.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Craig Burchell is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,046.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Wendi Smith serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,930.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Bradley Martin is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,930.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Bryan Ball holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,930.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Paul Wilkie serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,930.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Ashley Pritchett is a Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,930.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Jason Baum holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,930.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Bradford Poston serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,930.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Diana Zakrzwski holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,783.
Executive Assistant II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Lisa Gibson serves as a Executive Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,640.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Carol Crooks holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,589.
IT Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Jaden Wagener serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,580.
IT Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Barry Finlayson Jr holds the role of IT Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,580.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Wanda Parnell works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Wanda earned $83,242 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Michael Robertson works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Michael earned $83,242 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Shawntae Graham works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Shawntae earned $83,231 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Stephanie Briney serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,231.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Bennie Cockerel holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,231.