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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Record list
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Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Clayton Asbill holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ramon Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $52,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Mercedes Range is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $52,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sheryl Bradley works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Sheryl earned $52,060 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Linda Mclaurin is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $52,002.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Wiley Mcelveen works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Wiley earned $51,959 in 2026.
IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Madison Hege serves as a IT Customer Support Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,943.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Myra Snow holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,929.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Ameerah Denny works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Ameerah earned $51,903 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Vergeree Harden works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Vergeree earned $51,786 in 2026.
Procurement Specialist II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tracy Blankenship serves as a Procurement Specialist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,755.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
De Anh Tran works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. De earned $51,634 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Rachel Broome works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. Rachel earned $51,617 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Roderick Ingram Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,542.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Antonio Mcgee works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Antonio earned $51,542 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Denise Lawson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $51,542.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Shirley Isaac works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Shirley earned $51,542 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Thomasina Foster works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Thomasina earned $51,542 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Shaliah Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,541.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Michelle Rabon is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $51,420.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Zachary Stalker is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $51,399.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Katrina Cole works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. Katrina earned $51,353 in 2026.
Client Advocate II/Department of Corrections
Sophie Keyes works as a Client Advocate II for Department of Corrections. Sophie earned $51,339 in 2026.
Client Advocate II/Department of Corrections
Regina Simmons is a Client Advocate II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $51,339.
Client Advocate II/Department of Corrections
Lastacee Curry works as a Client Advocate II for Department of Corrections. Lastacee earned $51,339 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Angela Gordon works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Angela earned $51,229 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jacob Baker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,204.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Justin Wooten works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. Justin earned $51,182 in 2026.
Farm Foreman II/Department of Corrections
William Stewart works as a Farm Foreman II for Department of Corrections. William earned $51,146 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Orlando Mancillas is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $51,128.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
William Marshall works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. William earned $50,969 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Courtney June is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,946.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Justin Donaldson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,921.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Zalika Parker serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ivory Johnson Iii holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brittany Woodall holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Rowanna Burrell works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Rowanna earned $50,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Gambrell Jr serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Marie Heaton serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Heather Farmer holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.