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 4
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Thomas Harrington works as a Fire Management Officer for Forestry Commission. Thomas earned $56,218 in 2026.
Forestry Technician II/Forestry Commission
Wesley Bouknight holds the role of Forestry Technician II at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,135.
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission
Howard Parnell is a Wildland Firefighter at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $56,077.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
William Scruggs holds the role of Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,901.
Public Information Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
Eva Johnson works as a Public Information Coordinator II for Forestry Commission. Eva earned $55,642 in 2026.
Geospatial Analyst I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Victor Frontroth serves as a Geospatial Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,502.
Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission
Christina Raby works as a Communications Coordinator for Forestry Commission. Christina earned $55,489 in 2026.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, John Wilson serves as a Fire Management Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,312.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Jon Thomas is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $55,312.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Joshua Thompson works as a Fire Management Officer for Forestry Commission. Joshua earned $55,291 in 2026.
Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission
Karly Cassada holds the role of Communications Coordinator at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,166.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Conner Specht holds the role of Forester I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,670.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
Cody Watts holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,319.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Forestry Commission
Travis Huff holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,319.
Administrative Coordinator I/Forestry Commission
Tonya Steadman works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Forestry Commission. Tonya earned $54,276 in 2026.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Sean Whalen is a Forester I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $54,109.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Trayton Hill is a Forester I at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $53,574.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Mcduffie Miles is a Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $52,753.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Molly Hopkins works as a Fire Management Officer for Forestry Commission. Molly earned $52,147 in 2026.
Fire Management Officer/Forestry Commission
Colby Blizzard holds the role of Fire Management Officer at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,147.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
Mark Parker holds the role of Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,147.
Public Information Coordinator II/Forestry Commission
Madeline Stewart works as a Public Information Coordinator II for Forestry Commission. Madeline earned $51,761 in 2026.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Bradford Phillips serves as a Forestry Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,374.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Blake Bledsoe serves as a Forester I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,094.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Logan Wall holds the role of Forester I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,094.
Forester I/Forestry Commission
Samuel Rasner holds the role of Forester I at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,094.
Forestry Technician III/Forestry Commission
Benjamin Melton holds the role of Forestry Technician III at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,078.
Communications Coordinator/Forestry Commission
David Morrow holds the role of Communications Coordinator at Forestry Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,444.
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission
William Caines is a Wildland Firefighter at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $50,394.
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Allen Thompson serves as a Wildland Firefighter. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,355.
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission
Ronald Jones works as a Wildland Firefighter for Forestry Commission. Ronald earned $50,355 in 2026.
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission
James Bagwell is a Wildland Firefighter at Forestry Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $50,355.
Wildland Firefighter/Forestry Commission
At Forestry Commission, Ronnie Patterson serves as a Wildland Firefighter. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,355.