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 Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
Jonathan Barker works as a Forester Supervisor I for Forestry Commission. Jonathan earned $77,322 in 2026.
Investigator IV/Forestry Commission
Danny Collins holds the role of Investigator IV at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,125.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
Brandon Smith is a Forester Supervisor I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $76,718.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Tonya Smith serves as a Forester Supervisor I. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,703.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Robert Johnson holds the role of Program Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,533.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Eric West works as a Forester II for Forestry Commission. Eric earned $75,253 in 2026.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
James Robert Jones works as a Forester II for Forestry Commission. James earned $74,940 in 2026.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
Austin Phillips is a Forester Supervisor I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $74,668.