South Carolina / Forestry Commission
Agency file
The Forestry Commission protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 153 employees with median total compensation of $68,003; the highest distinct record was $188,160.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 153 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,003) — 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 $97,362 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,753. 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 1
Agency Head/Forestry Commission
Scott Phillips is a Agency Head at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $188,160.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Thomas Patton serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,297.
Program Manager III/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, William Jones serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,956.
Program Manager III/Forestry Commission
Russell Hubright is a Program Manager III at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $131,567.
IT Manager II/Forestry Commission
Randal Rollings is a IT Manager II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $122,873.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Catherine Nordeen serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,917.
Program Manager II/Forestry Commission
Gerald Stuckey works as a Program Manager II for Forestry Commission. Gerald earned $118,199 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Forestry Commission
Michael Ney works as a Program Manager II for Forestry Commission. Michael earned $117,967 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Forestry Commission
Bradley Bramlett is a Program Manager II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $113,522.
Program Manager II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Guy Sabin serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,064.
Human Resources Director II/Forestry Commission
Krista Emory works as a Human Resources Director II for Forestry Commission. Krista earned $108,089 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Forestry Commission
David Jones holds the role of Attorney IV at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,586.
Program Manager II/Forestry Commission
James Douglas is a Program Manager II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $102,456.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Kip Terry works as a Forester Supervisor II for Forestry Commission. Kip earned $101,129 in 2026.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Charles Davis is a Forester Supervisor II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $99,621.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
James Holt holds the role of Forester Supervisor II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,362.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Frances Waite works as a Program Manager I for Forestry Commission. Frances earned $96,885 in 2026.
IT Manager I/Forestry Commission
Scott Drafts is a IT Manager I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $96,683.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Byron Rominger serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,520.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Anneta Pritchard works as a Forester Supervisor II for Forestry Commission. Anneta earned $96,494 in 2026.
Investigator V/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Thomas Mills serves as a Investigator V. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,710.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
David Nagel works as a Program Manager I for Forestry Commission. David earned $95,070 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Forestry Commission
Stephanie Morton holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,563.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Kenneth Robertson is a Forester Supervisor II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $94,499.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Douglas Mills holds the role of Program Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,064.
Public Information Director II/Forestry Commission
Douglas Wood holds the role of Public Information Director II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,828.
Geospatial Coordinator/Forestry Commission
Kris Robbins holds the role of Geospatial Coordinator at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,126.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, David Jenkins serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,060.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
F Beckham holds the role of Program Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,548.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Jeffrey Riggin holds the role of Forester Supervisor II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,144.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, James Brunson serves as a Forester Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,341.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Woodrow Cox Iii holds the role of Forester Supervisor II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,271.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Drake Carroll works as a Program Manager I for Forestry Commission. Drake earned $88,882 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Holly Welch serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,569.
Investigator IV/Forestry Commission
Jonathan Calore holds the role of Investigator IV at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,047.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Chase Folk serves as a Forester Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,907.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Benjamin Kendall holds the role of Program Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,703.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Stephen Polk is a Program Manager I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $85,845.
Chief Pilot/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Samuel Anderson serves as a Chief Pilot. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,338.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Rufus Roberts serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,314.