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 8
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Christian Forrest is a Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $77,787.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Kristen Tucker is a Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $77,744.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Frederick Love works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Frederick earned $77,744 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Amanda Cruley works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Amanda earned $77,744 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Larry Thompson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,713.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Colleen Mcdonald serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,713.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Stephen Whisonant works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Stephen earned $77,713 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Elizabeth Hartje holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,713.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Preston Mousseau serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,713.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Courtney Evans serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,713.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Sophia Grimsley works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Sophia earned $77,713 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Matthew Oswald works as a Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Services. Matthew earned $77,713 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Maia Milenkova serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,573.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Katelyn Winter Mills works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Katelyn earned $77,456 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Ethan Barela holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,317.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Petar Milenkov is a Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $77,298.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Tierra Samuels is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $77,197.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
Patricia Wallace holds the role of Administrative Manager I at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,909.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Lindsey Bounds works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Lindsey earned $76,904 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
William Castleberry works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. William earned $76,813 in 2026.
Senior Consultant/Department of Environmental Services
Leslie Yasinsac works as a Senior Consultant for Department of Environmental Services. Leslie earned $76,649 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Kristen Keller serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,228.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Nicholas Gathings works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Nicholas earned $76,221 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Shauna Stevens works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Shauna earned $76,220 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Wilber Corder works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Wilber earned $76,220 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Regan Rahn serves as a Eng/Eng Associate III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,220.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Michael Davis works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Michael earned $76,220 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Lisa Appel serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,172.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Carla Bedenbaugh serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,787.
Engineering Associate I/Department of Environmental Services
Marc Daraban works as a Engineering Associate I for Department of Environmental Services. Marc earned $75,773 in 2026.
Geospatial Analyst II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Samuel Nyarkoh serves as a Geospatial Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,771.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Environmental Services
Deborah Aiken works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Environmental Services. Deborah earned $75,284 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Stephen Smutz is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,224.
Senior Consultant/Department of Environmental Services
Corie White is a Senior Consultant at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,142.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Michelle Miller serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,028.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Luther Williams holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,027.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, William Langston serves as a Systems Engineer I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,000.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Environmental Services
Dustin Light is a Senior Network Administrator at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $74,855.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Raymond Holberger is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $74,752.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Samuel Jones works as a Eng/Eng Associate III for Department of Environmental Services. Samuel earned $74,726 in 2026.