S.C. Code Regs. 19-705.03. HIRING SALARIES

A. Hiring at the Minimum - An employee must be paid at least the minimum of the pay band for the class to which hired. B. Hiring Above the Minimum 1. Exceptional Qualifications - If an individual is exceptionally qualified for the position, DSHR may authorize a salary for the individual at a rate above the minimum of the pay band for the class based on written justification submitted by the agency. 2. Special Hire Rate - Based on written justification submitted by the agency, the Division of State Human Resources may approve a special hire rate when experience has shown that recruitment of qualified applicants for selected positions in a class has not been possible at the minimum of the pay band.