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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Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
David Baker works as a Park Manager III for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. David earned $89,013 in 2026.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Troy Crider serves as a Park Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,013.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Elly Jones serves as a Park Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,657.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Samantha Queen holds the role of Director of Strategic Communications at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,700.