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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Terence Conway holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,508.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Charles Reese holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,290.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Brantley Johnston works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Brantley earned $72,022 in 2026.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Rhyann Davis serves as a Procurement Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,300.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Stephen Gantt serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,842.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Justin Sellers serves as a Park Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,819.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Weldon Chavis is a Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $69,819.
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.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Tonisha James is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $66,302.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Raymond Felton works as a Park Manager I for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Raymond earned $66,241 in 2026.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Dawn Weaver holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,138.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Ann Wilson works as a Public Information Coordinator II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Ann earned $65,225 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Christopher Flowers is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $64,757.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Nathan Johnson is a Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $64,696.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Heather Harley serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,445.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Sherri Bush Herndon serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,261.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Herbert Leitner holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,963.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Noah Letter works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Noah earned $63,634 in 2026.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Marielena Petruska works as a Tourism Manager for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Marielena earned $63,606 in 2026.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Dawn Smith is a Tourism Manager at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $63,577.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Stephanie Cohen works as a Park Manager II for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Stephanie earned $63,562 in 2026.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
David Robinson holds the role of Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,367.
Tourism Manager/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Shelby Boulineau works as a Tourism Manager for Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Shelby earned $63,283 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
At Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, James Stanton serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,192.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Nicole Ohlandt is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $63,159.
Senior Park Ranger/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Daniel Neary holds the role of Senior Park Ranger at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,141.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Andrew Spencer is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $63,139.
Park Manager I/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Kaley Foley is a Park Manager I at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086.
Park Manager II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Jessica Nielsen holds the role of Park Manager II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,086.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Laura Kirk holds the role of Public Information Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,076.
Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Stacey Jensen holds the role of Public Information Coordinator II at Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,884.