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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
Scott Lewis is a Administrative Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,729.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jenny Rodriguez holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,656.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kori Pocock holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,556.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tenisha Mickens Rush works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tenisha earned $101,481 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, D'La Quanta Quick serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Consonya Washington holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Edward Tisdale Jr is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Yvonne Smith works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Yvonne earned $101,477 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Aubray Bailey is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Naomi Langford holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,477.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
Ryan Floyd is a Administrative Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,415.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Julianna Briggs works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Julianna earned $101,052 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kyle Dreverman holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,052.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sharon Patterson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,980.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lindsey Green serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,943.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kerry Cloud Perry holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,393.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Karen Tuten is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $100,393.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Samuel Lisenby is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $100,393.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Ola Rice is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $100,393.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Steppnay Blackwell serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,279.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Delois Gresham holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,279.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ashley Jordan serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,279.
Attorney III/Department of Corrections
John Steadman holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,000.
Attorney III/Department of Corrections
Teresa Player holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,000.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Terrance Major holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,161.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Breanna Dixon serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,079.