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
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.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Wendy Bray holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,879.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Tracy Shores serves as a IT Business Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,874.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Kathryn Gompers works as a Park Manager III for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Kathryn earned $84,775 in 2026.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Kirby Brady serves as a Park Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,775.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Michael Trotter serves as a Park Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,731.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Joseph Bullock works as a Park Manager III for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Joseph earned $84,731 in 2026.
Public Information Director II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jayne Baker holds the role of Public Information Director II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Devyn Whitmire serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,857.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Allison Skinner serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,178.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Kenneth Reed serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,878.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Charles Harris holds the role of Park Manager III at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,696.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Leo Baker serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,571.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Robert Mahoney works as a Park Manager III for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Robert earned $80,446 in 2026.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Fayette Yenny holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,807.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Matthew Malovic is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $79,740.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Albert Hester holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,677.
IT Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Andrew Hatfield serves as a IT Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,600.
Economic Development Officer I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Brieanna Logue is a Economic Development Officer I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $78,847.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Victoria Lewis serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,420.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Alesha Cushman is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $78,232.
IT Security Specialist II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Jarred Campbell serves as a IT Security Specialist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,220.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Randall Elswick works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Randall earned $77,002 in 2026.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
James Lane holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,879.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, William Goff serves as a Park Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,616.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Timothy Ritter holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,616.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Vance Sellers works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Vance earned $76,616 in 2026.
Park Manager III/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jason Robinett holds the role of Park Manager III at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,616.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
John Wells works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. John earned $76,481 in 2026.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Robert Dinkins serves as a Park Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,879.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Marshall Richburg works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Marshall earned $75,878 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Amanda Drake is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $74,155.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Rebecca Moore serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,000.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Nancy Jenkins holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,590.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
James Joy works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. James earned $73,219 in 2026.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Matthew Slawiak works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Matthew earned $73,219 in 2026.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Emily Nicholson is a Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $73,219.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Johnathan Alexander serves as a Park Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,219.