South Carolina / Museum Commission
Agency file
The Museum Commission supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2026, this agency had 45 employees with median total compensation of $63,516; the highest distinct record was $178,519.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 45 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,516) — 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 $94,647 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,000. 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.
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Record list
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Director of Collections/Curatorial Affairs/Museum Commission
Paul Matheny holds the role of Director of Collections/Curatorial Affairs at Museum Commission. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,066.
Program Manager I/Museum Commission
Matthew Picon is a Program Manager I at Museum Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $82,000.
Public Information Director II/Museum Commission
Jennifer Thrailkill is a Public Information Director II at Museum Commission. 2026 total compensation came to $81,244.