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 10
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Matthew Krofchick serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,656.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Paul Wise holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,656.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
David Eargle works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. David earned $71,545 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Shea Mccarthy is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,543.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Emily Bores serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,543.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Susan Waldner serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,543.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Bethany Cameron is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,367.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Environmental Services
Source-specific fields
At Department of Environmental Services, Kirk Corley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,163.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Sara Macdonald holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,116.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Monica Taylor is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,111.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Brittany Staples serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,111.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Whitney Davis holds the role of Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,074.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Amy Towe holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,024.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Andrew Knitz serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,024.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Bryan Baxley holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,998.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Steven Fox works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Steven earned $70,946 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Preston Smarr holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,886.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Christopher Cheatham serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,881.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Jeffrey Garrison serves as a Environmental/Health Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,808.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Megan Sabin is a Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,684.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Stephanie Garrett is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,568.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Jonathan Atkins serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,463.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
Desiree Occilien is a Eng/Eng Associate II at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,410.
Eng/Eng Associate II/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Emmanuel Eluno serves as a Eng/Eng Associate II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,410.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Environmental Services
Jimmy Turner holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,382.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Grace Martin is a Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,361.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Brant Anderson serves as a Environmental/Health Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,345.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Chaquetta Greene works as a Environmental/Health Manager III for Department of Environmental Services. Chaquetta earned $70,312 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager III/Department of Environmental Services
Jason Williams holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,311.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Brooke Czwartacki holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Forrest Deans serves as a Chemist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Robert Dunn holds the role of Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services
Anna Lee is a Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.
Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services
Christine Cooler holds the role of Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Joshua Zodarecky serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
Quincy Hoffer is a Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
James Wykel is a Geologist/Hydrologist III at Department of Environmental Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,304.
Chemist III/Department of Environmental Services
Ryan Miskin holds the role of Chemist III at Department of Environmental Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Sedona Edgar serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.
Geologist/Hydrologist III/Department of Environmental Services
At Department of Environmental Services, Zachary Griffith serves as a Geologist/Hydrologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,304.