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South Carolina / Department of Corrections / Correctional Sergeant

Job-title file

Correctional Sergeant

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

574 employees hold this title in Department of Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $61,819, below the department median of $63,461.

Employees
574
Total payroll
$35.2M
Role median
$61,819
Agency median
$63,461
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,819$76,736+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 574 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Correctional Sergeant pay vs. South Carolina

Across all employers in South Carolina, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — about 360 people — is $77,110. Department of Corrections pays a median base salary of $61,819 for this role, 20% below that figureabout the 29th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Corrections sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$50,350
$58,720
$77,110
$98,790
$108,570
Department of Corrections median · $61,819

The bar is the range of annual wages for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers across every employer in South Carolina, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Corrections’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — about 53,380 people — is $77,970. Department of Corrections’s median base salary is 21% below that national figure, about the 28th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,330
$59,890
$77,970
$103,320
$127,780
Department of Corrections median · $61,819

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the South Carolina range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Corrections is $61,819, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across South Carolina

Correctional Sergeant is held in 2 South Carolina departments. In Department of Corrections, the median of $61,819 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Correctional Sergeant role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Correctional Sergeant beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $61,819 ranks #6 of 10. See Correctional Sergeant across all of South Carolina

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Miami-Dade County
$125,639 · 147
Illinois
$105,700 · 753
Maine
$100,698 · 72
California
$98,139 · 5,575
Tennessee
$74,822 · 232
Georgia
$61,443 · 294
Missouri
$43,618 · 1,146
City of Philadelphia
$22,420 · 150

Median total compensation for comparable Correctional Sergeantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jennifer Torres

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,430
Base pay
$62,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,430

At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Torres serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,430.

Courtney Doctor

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,418
Base pay
$62,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,418

Courtney Doctor works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Courtney earned $62,418 in 2026.

Venetia Jenkins

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,207
Base pay
$62,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,207

Venetia Jenkins holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,207.

Arlene Usry

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,140
Base pay
$62,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,140

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

At Department of Corrections, Arlene Usry serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,140.

Madison Hatcher

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,131
Base pay
$62,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,131

Madison Hatcher is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,131.

Christopher Brunson

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,122
Base pay
$62,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,122

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

At Department of Corrections, Christopher Brunson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,122.

Desiree Johnson

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,007
Base pay
$62,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,007

Desiree Johnson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,007.

Laura Bingham

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$62,003
Base pay
$62,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,003

Laura Bingham works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Laura earned $62,003 in 2026.

Alfredo Domingo Iii

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,991
Base pay
$61,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,991

Alfredo Domingo Iii is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,991.

Davisia Brisbon

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,960
Base pay
$61,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,960

Davisia Brisbon holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,960.

John Young Iii

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,915
Base pay
$61,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,915

John Young Iii holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,915.

Jamall Mcclough

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,897
Base pay
$61,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,897

At Department of Corrections, Jamall Mcclough serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,897.

Suzan Moore

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,839
Base pay
$61,839
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,839

Suzan Moore is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,839.

Sharon Pinckney

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,835
Base pay
$61,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,835

Sharon Pinckney holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,835.

Robert Mccauley

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,822
Base pay
$61,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,822

Robert Mccauley is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,822.

Terrance Hardnett Sr

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Terrance Hardnett Sr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Terrance earned $61,819 in 2026.

Zachary Curry

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

At Department of Corrections, Zachary Curry serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Arnisa Beard

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Arnisa Beard holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Kenney Jones

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Kenney Jones holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Ebony Mccloud

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Ebony Mccloud works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Ebony earned $61,819 in 2026.

George Peabody Jr

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

George Peabody Jr holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Walter Massey

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Walter Massey holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Chantele Meade

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

At Department of Corrections, Chantele Meade serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Tonya Shropshire

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Tonya Shropshire works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Tonya earned $61,819 in 2026.

Latonya Williams

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Latonya Williams holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Falontah Waheed Tay

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Falontah Waheed Tay holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Maalik Jefferies

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Maalik Jefferies is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,819.

Harold Motley Jr

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Harold Motley Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Harold earned $61,819 in 2026.

Laura Edmond

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Laura Edmond works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Laura earned $61,819 in 2026.

Deontae Anderson

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Deontae Anderson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Deontae earned $61,819 in 2026.

Ethan Brown

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Ethan Brown holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Kassidy Pocza

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

At Department of Corrections, Kassidy Pocza serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Dakerius Wright

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Dakerius Wright holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.

Jackson Houston

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Jackson Houston is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,819.

Christy Grant

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

At Department of Corrections, Christy Grant serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Alicia Jenkins

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

At Department of Corrections, Alicia Jenkins serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Christopher Schumann

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Christopher Schumann is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,819.

Chandler Johnson

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

At Department of Corrections, Chandler Johnson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.

Demarcus Thompson

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Demarcus Thompson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Demarcus earned $61,819 in 2026.

Catherine Cade

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$61,819
Base pay
$61,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,819

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

At Department of Corrections, Catherine Cade serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.