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 2
Program Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
John Barlow works as a Program Coordinator II for Forestry Commission. John earned $84,089 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Forestry Commission
Matthew Schnabel is a Program Manager I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $83,345.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
James Miller Iii is a Forester Supervisor I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $81,787.
Program Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
Scott Danskin holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,349.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Andrew Williams holds the role of Forester Supervisor II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,150.
Procurement Manager I/Forestry Commission
Jennifer Coleman holds the role of Procurement Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,000.
Forester Supervisor II/Forestry Commission
Robert Tew works as a Forester Supervisor II for Forestry Commission. Robert earned $79,235 in 2026.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
Michael Mcgill is a Forester Supervisor I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $78,618.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, William Pressley serves as a Forester Supervisor I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,992.
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.
Communications Manager/Forestry Commission
Toby Freeman is a Communications Manager at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $73,729.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Chet Foyle holds the role of Forester II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,576.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
James Land holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,996.
Human Resources Manager I/Forestry Commission
Chetna Patel Kansupada works as a Human Resources Manager I for Forestry Commission. Chetna earned $72,943 in 2026.
Investigator IV/Forestry Commission
Winfield Mccaskill is a Investigator IV at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $72,698.
Program Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Kelly Banks serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,597.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor/Forestry Commission
Kevin Garner is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $72,382.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Bobby Cassell is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $72,144.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Jarrod Brucke serves as a Fire Management Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,144.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
Junius Skinner works as a Forester Supervisor I for Forestry Commission. Junius earned $72,034 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Tyler Greiner serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,950.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Edward Spearman holds the role of Forester II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,684.
Investigator IV/Forestry Commission
Stephen Patterson holds the role of Investigator IV at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,531.
Program Coordinator I/Forestry Commission
Helen Mohr is a Program Coordinator I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $71,154.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Forestry Commission
David Owen holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,124.
Pilot I/Forestry Commission
James Tobias is a Pilot I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $70,300.
Forester Supervisor I/Forestry Commission
John Bryan is a Forester Supervisor I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $69,855.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Gretchen Spaulding works as a Forester II for Forestry Commission. Gretchen earned $68,365 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Erica Brazile serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,279.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Brandon Craig holds the role of Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,003.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Steven Broom is a Forester II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $67,571.
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.