South Carolina / Department of Corrections
Agency file
The Department of Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2026, this agency had 2,813 employees with median total compensation of $63,461; the highest distinct record was $324,297.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,461) — 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 $91,364 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,367. 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
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Andrew Hedgepath holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $324,297.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Phyllis Bryant Mobley holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $294,816.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Megan Howard serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $294,816.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Kara Sieverdes is a Psychiatrist at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $294,816.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Stephanie Chapman holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $294,816.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Mohan Sridaran works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Corrections. Mohan earned $294,816 in 2026.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Robert Ellis Iii holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $294,816.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Melisa Tyndall serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $294,816.
Psychiatrist/Department of Corrections
Rose Marie Pitt works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Corrections. Rose earned $294,816 in 2026.
Agency Head/Department of Corrections
Joel Anderson works as a Agency Head for Department of Corrections. Joel earned $229,832 in 2026.
Physician/Department of Corrections
Thomas Byrne holds the role of Physician at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $229,750.
Physician/Department of Corrections
Jacques Days is a Physician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $229,750.
Physician/Department of Corrections
Stacy Smith is a Physician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $229,750.
Physician/Department of Corrections
Charmaine George is a Physician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $229,750.
Physician/Department of Corrections
Melanie Johnson Bailey is a Physician at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $229,750.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Corrections
Dennis Patterson is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $215,000.
Attorney VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Salley Elliott serves as a Attorney VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,079.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Corrections
Christopher Kunkle works as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $183,079 in 2026.
Dentist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Floyd Nicholson serves as a Dentist. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,495.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Corrections
Wallis Sternenberg is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $168,300.
Human Resources Director IV/Department of Corrections
Jessica Lovelace works as a Human Resources Director IV for Department of Corrections. Jessica earned $167,000 in 2026.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Corrections
Lisa Engram works as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp for Department of Corrections. Lisa earned $164,265 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Department of Corrections
Daniel Mullins works as a Program Manager IV for Department of Corrections. Daniel earned $164,263 in 2026.
Program Manager IV/Department of Corrections
Bryan Antonelli is a Program Manager IV at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $162,073.
Chief of Staff-Exec Comp/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Lee serves as a Chief of Staff-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,517.
Psychologist II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Taylor serves as a Psychologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,303.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michelle Myers serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,457.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jacquelin Hyman is a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $156,457.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Joann Madden works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Joann earned $156,457 in 2026.
Physician Assistant II/Department of Corrections
Gregory Furness works as a Physician Assistant II for Department of Corrections. Gregory earned $155,941 in 2026.
Attorney V/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Barton Vincent serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,058.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
Stephanie Skewes works as a Program Manager III for Department of Corrections. Stephanie earned $154,058 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
David Garrison Jr holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,716.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Candace Jones serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,716.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Thelma Ozigbu works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Thelma earned $152,716 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Melissa Gambrell serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,587.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Keith Plowden holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,587.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Cora Gifford is a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $151,587.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Sarah Wawrzyniak works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Sarah earned $149,068 in 2026.
Dentist/Department of Corrections
John Timmerman Jr holds the role of Dentist at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,626.