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
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Forester II/Forestry Commission
Magness Greenthaler is a Forester II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $66,587.
Endpoint Technician I/Forestry Commission
Victoria Davis works as a Endpoint Technician I for Forestry Commission. Victoria earned $66,368 in 2026.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Cara Specht holds the role of Forester II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,603.
Public Information Director I/Forestry Commission
Justin Holt works as a Public Information Director I for Forestry Commission. Justin earned $64,980 in 2026.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Samuel St Louis holds the role of Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,934.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Clarence Clark is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $64,330.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Forestry Commission
Thomas Ward is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $64,128.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Terry Cook is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $64,100.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Shawn Feldner works as a Fire Management Officer for Forestry Commission. Shawn earned $64,077 in 2026.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
Bruce Ballentine is a Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $64,028.