South Carolina / First Steps
Agency file
The First Steps is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 62 employees with median total compensation of $77,431; the highest distinct record was $159,064.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 62 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,431) — 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 $105,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,700. 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 2
Program Coordinator II/First Steps
Alexis Jones holds the role of Program Coordinator II at First Steps. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,748.
Education Associate/First Steps
At First Steps, Charshina Mcmillian serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,147.
Research & Planning Administr/First Steps
Katherine Satterfield holds the role of Research & Planning Administr at First Steps. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.
Education Associate/First Steps
At First Steps, Candice Freeman serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,802.
Program Coordinator II/First Steps
Cheryl Scales works as a Program Coordinator II for First Steps. Cheryl earned $68,152 in 2026.
Database Administrator I/First Steps
Beth Ann Kienzlen works as a Database Administrator I for First Steps. Beth earned $67,744 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/First Steps
Shante Burton works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for First Steps. Shante earned $67,555 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/First Steps
At First Steps, Paul Dowsakul serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,000.
Public Information Director I/First Steps
At First Steps, Laura Baker serves as a Public Information Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,665.
Education Associate/First Steps
Aubrey Brown is a Education Associate at First Steps. 2026 total compensation came to $65,228.
Education Associate/First Steps
At First Steps, Anna Peterson serves as a Education Associate. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,228.
Administrative Manager I/First Steps
At First Steps, Darcy Huffman serves as a Administrative Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,260.
Administrative Coordinator II/First Steps
At First Steps, Loreal Nelms serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,260.
Database Administrator I/First Steps
Olivia Sapier is a Database Administrator I at First Steps. 2026 total compensation came to $64,000.
Program Coordinator II/First Steps
At First Steps, Jessica Fluker serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.
Database Administrator I/First Steps
Micah Ely is a Database Administrator I at First Steps. 2026 total compensation came to $57,700.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/First Steps
At First Steps, Heather Steele serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,283.
Public Information Director I/First Steps
Amira Hulwe is a Public Information Director I at First Steps. 2026 total compensation came to $56,100.
Procurement Specialist II/First Steps
Amy Coleman works as a Procurement Specialist II for First Steps. Amy earned $54,000 in 2026.
Executive Assistant I/First Steps
At First Steps, Ashlyn Cobia serves as a Executive Assistant I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.
Executive Assistant I/First Steps
Emily Prillaman holds the role of Executive Assistant I at First Steps. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.
Administrative Coordinator I/First Steps
Diamond Samuel works as a Administrative Coordinator I for First Steps. Diamond earned $51,300 in 2026.