South Carolina / Secretary of State
Agency file
The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2026, this agency had 24 employees with median total compensation of $82,298; the highest distinct record was $215,480.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 24 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($82,298) — 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 $157,090 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,776. 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 1
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Secretary of State
Melissa Dunlap is a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $215,480.
Attorney V/Secretary of State
Shannon Wiley is a Attorney V at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $165,357.
Systems Architect/Secretary of State
Yee Lim holds the role of Systems Architect at Secretary of State. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,090.
IT Director I/Secretary of State
Marion Weaver is a IT Director I at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $140,808.
Agency Head/Secretary of State
John Hammond works as a Agency Head for Secretary of State. John earned $135,000 in 2026.
Administrative Manager II/Secretary of State
Tracy Watford is a Administrative Manager II at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $119,647.
Program Manager I/Secretary of State
Douglas Renew Jr is a Program Manager I at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $112,591.
Attorney III/Secretary of State
Meredith Augustine is a Attorney III at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $111,500.
Program Manager II/Secretary of State
Kimberly Wickersham holds the role of Program Manager II at Secretary of State. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,910.
Attorney III/Secretary of State
Tyler Walker works as a Attorney III for Secretary of State. Tyler earned $103,247 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Secretary of State
Kataria Watkins is a Program Manager I at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $89,297.
Program Manager I/Secretary of State
Meghan Leaphart is a Program Manager I at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $86,694.
Administrative Coordinator II/Secretary of State
Kaitlin Flak holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Secretary of State. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,902.
Program Coordinator I/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Laurel Jeffcoat serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,469.
Program Coordinator I/Secretary of State
Arriett Harper holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Secretary of State. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,719.
Program Coordinator I/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Allyson Green serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,048.
Investigator III/Secretary of State
Jessica Brown works as a Investigator III for Secretary of State. Jessica earned $63,520 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Secretary of State
Timothy Reeves is a Endpoint Technician I at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $59,915.
Administrative Assistant/Secretary of State
Persephone Jones works as a Administrative Assistant for Secretary of State. Persephone earned $59,500 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Secretary of State
Fallon Hawkins holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Secretary of State. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,653.
Investigator III/Secretary of State
Logan Inabinet works as a Investigator III for Secretary of State. Logan earned $56,300 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Secretary of State
Amary Sox is a Administrative Assistant at Secretary of State. 2026 total compensation came to $54,776.
Administrative Assistant/Secretary of State
Jessica Thompson works as a Administrative Assistant for Secretary of State. Jessica earned $53,831 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Tonya Bland serves as a Administrative Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,621.