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 9
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Ashlee Hurt is a Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $74,726.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Environmental Services
Jacob Vandenberg is a Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $74,726.
Human Resources Consultant I/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Kathryn Wilson serves as a Human Resources Consultant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,475.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Environmental Services
Joshua Reid holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,113.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Ryan Reed serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,113.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Johnny Hall is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $73,959.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
James Lominick holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,925.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Environmental Services
Lamanda Gaskins works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Environmental Services. Lamanda earned $73,905 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Heather Cathcart holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,894.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Ryan Ariail is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $73,894.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Kenneth Altman works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Kenneth earned $73,868 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, William Taylor serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,802.
Senior Consultant/Department of Environmental Services
Harold Taylor works as a Senior Consultant for Department of Environmental Services. Harold earned $73,597 in 2026.
Senior Consultant/Department of Environmental Services
Haley Adler works as a Senior Consultant for Department of Environmental Services. Haley earned $73,597 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Danielle Felkel holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,583.
Grants Administrator II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Cellestine Osterberg serves as a Grants Administrator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,555.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Gabrielle Hallows is a Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $73,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Adam Looper serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Christopher Kaibery serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Timothy Mckinsey holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,304.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Jason Stuck serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,256.
Public Information Director II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Vanessa Diaz serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,000.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Amanda Edwards is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $72,562.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Kelsey Brand holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,518.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Matthew Robertson holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,518.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Allison Wright holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,500.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
David Oberly works as a Geologist/Hydrologist III for Department of Environmental Services. David earned $72,475 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Frank Nemeth works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Frank earned $72,440 in 2026.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Benjamin Bair works as a Geologist/Hydrologist III for Department of Environmental Services. Benjamin earned $72,384 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Samuel Madden works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Samuel earned $72,312 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Timothy Kadar works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Timothy earned $72,284 in 2026.
Senior Paralegal/Department of Environmental Services
Jennifer Hyman holds the role of Senior Paralegal at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,275.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Ryan Sullivan is a Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $72,267.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Sarah Interlicchia is a Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $72,200.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
Jeffrey Joyner works as a Environmental/Health Manager II for Department of Environmental Services. Jeffrey earned $72,020 in 2026.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Environmental Services
Nicholas Brown works as a Senior Network Administrator for Department of Environmental Services. Nicholas earned $72,000 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Richard Mangus serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,818.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Blake Berry serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,818.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Morgan Thomas serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,787.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Joseph Clinton serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,780.