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 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.