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 3
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.
Pilot I/Forestry Commission
James Price is a Pilot I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $63,767.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
Lewis King works as a Forestry Technician III for Forestry Commission. Lewis earned $63,683 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
Conner Manning holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,383.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Sandy Bryan works as a Forester II for Forestry Commission. Sandy earned $63,103 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
Jerry Boughman holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,968.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
James Allsbrook Jr is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $62,968.
Program Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
Dana Austin works as a Program Coordinator II for Forestry Commission. Dana earned $62,686 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Randall Truesdale serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,608.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Henry Hutto is a Forester II at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $62,565.
Program Coordinator I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Ann Huyler serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,301.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Jonathan Berry holds the role of Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,118.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Jonathan Cantrell works as a Forester I for Forestry Commission. Jonathan earned $60,814 in 2026.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Logan Bell serves as a Forester II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,263.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Adam Forbes works as a Forester I for Forestry Commission. Adam earned $60,095 in 2026.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, John Deason serves as a Forester II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,036.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Christopher Ulmer serves as a Fire Management Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,545.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
Robert Johnson Jr works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Forestry Commission. Robert earned $59,354 in 2026.
Forester II/Forestry Commission
Caleb Watson holds the role of Forester II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,975.
Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission
Joseph Thomas is a Communications Coordinator at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $58,963.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Clayton Howard serves as a Fire Management Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,953.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Colton Webb holds the role of Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,948.
Endpoint Technician I/Forestry Commission
Jeremy Whisonant is a Endpoint Technician I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $58,929.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Matthew Gordon is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $58,633.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Christopher Muckenfuss is a Forester I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $58,470.
Pilot I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Ladson Berry serves as a Pilot I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,356.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
James Moran works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Forestry Commission. James earned $57,578 in 2026.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
Christopher Mccorkle works as a Forestry Technician III for Forestry Commission. Christopher earned $57,418 in 2026.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Jon Alexander serves as a Forester I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,324.
Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Tonya Goodman serves as a Communications Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,275.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Conner Lizana serves as a Forester I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,257.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
Allen Rabon is a Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $56,861.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Latarsha Trapp serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,670.