South Carolina / Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Agency file
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 250 employees with median total compensation of $61,235; the highest distinct record was $206,552.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 250 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,235) — 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 $94,807 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,712. 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
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Grants Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Deborah Jordan is a Grants Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $69,464.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Mark Owens is a Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $69,040.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Donald Blanton holds the role of Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,414.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Michael Walker serves as a Public Information Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,827.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Daniel Bell is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $67,794.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Timothy Zahler holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,668.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Kelly Narvaez serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,583.
Archaeologist II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Stacey Young holds the role of Archaeologist II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,882.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Aaron Chavous serves as a Park Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,419.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Kelly Howell is a Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $66,419.