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Forestry Commission

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$11.3M
Employees
153
Median total
$68,003
Highest record
$188,160

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,728 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,753
$57,418
$68,003
$85,338
$97,362

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).

Largest job titles

Forester II
13 · $66,587
Program Manager I
12 · $90,215
Forester I
11 · $54,670

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

Employees

Page 1

Allen Rabon

Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$56,861
Base pay
$56,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,861

Allen Rabon is a Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $56,861.

Latarsha Trapp

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$56,670
Base pay
$56,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,670

At Forestry Commission, Latarsha Trapp serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,670.

Thomas Harrington

Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$56,218
Base pay
$56,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,218

Thomas Harrington works as a Fire Management Officer for Forestry Commission. Thomas earned $56,218 in 2026.

Wesley Bouknight

Forestry Technician II/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$56,135
Base pay
$56,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,135

Wesley Bouknight holds the role of Forestry Technician II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,135.

Howard Parnell

Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$56,077
Base pay
$56,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,077

Howard Parnell is a Wildland Firefighter at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $56,077.

William Scruggs

Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,901
Base pay
$55,901
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,901

William Scruggs holds the role of Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,901.

Eva Johnson

Public Information Coordinator II/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,642
Base pay
$55,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,642

Eva Johnson works as a Public Information Coordinator II for Forestry Commission. Eva earned $55,642 in 2026.

Victor Frontroth

Geospatial Analyst I/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,502
Base pay
$55,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,502

At Forestry Commission, Victor Frontroth serves as a Geospatial Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,502.

Christina Raby

Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,489
Base pay
$55,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,489

Christina Raby works as a Communications Coordinator for Forestry Commission. Christina earned $55,489 in 2026.

John Wilson

Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,312
Base pay
$55,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,312

At Forestry Commission, John Wilson serves as a Fire Management Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,312.

Jon Thomas

Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,312
Base pay
$55,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,312

Jon Thomas is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $55,312.

Joshua Thompson

Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,291
Base pay
$55,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,291

Joshua Thompson works as a Fire Management Officer for Forestry Commission. Joshua earned $55,291 in 2026.

Karly Cassada

Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$55,166
Base pay
$55,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,166

Karly Cassada holds the role of Communications Coordinator at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,166.

Conner Specht

Forester I/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$54,670
Base pay
$54,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,670

Conner Specht holds the role of Forester I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,670.

Cody Watts

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$54,319
Base pay
$54,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,319

Cody Watts holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,319.

Travis Huff

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$54,319
Base pay
$54,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,319

Travis Huff holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,319.

Tonya Steadman

Administrative Coordinator I/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$54,276
Base pay
$54,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,276

Tonya Steadman works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Forestry Commission. Tonya earned $54,276 in 2026.

Sean Whalen

Forester I/Forestry Commission

2026 total comp
$54,109
Base pay
$54,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,109

Sean Whalen is a Forester I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $54,109.