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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Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kelly Purini serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Katherine Lominac serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Albert Crum serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Walter James is a Program Assistant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Ray Preston Iii is a Program Assistant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Walker works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $56,944 in 2026.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Jeffrey Venezia works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Jeffrey earned $56,944 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Bethany Hobbs is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Michael Stewart works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $56,944 in 2026.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Timothy Pinelli serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Robert Barfield works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $56,944 in 2026.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
Craig Fredette works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Craig earned $56,944 in 2026.
Program Assistant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Kavashansky serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Dashawn Davis is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Victoria Rowe holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sira Barry holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Fonda Champion is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,837.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kashala Brown serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,787.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terresa Wilson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Terresa earned $56,769 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Diana Orr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,764.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ashley Weisman serves as a Criminalist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,740.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
Marshall Hardin Iii works as a Criminalist II for Department of Corrections. Marshall earned $56,740 in 2026.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
Rebekah Battersby holds the role of Criminalist II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,740.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
Olivia Porter works as a Criminalist II for Department of Corrections. Olivia earned $56,740 in 2026.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
James Dowling Jr holds the role of Criminalist II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,740.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, James Courtney serves as a Criminalist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,740.
Criminalist II/Department of Corrections
Brooke Bennett works as a Criminalist II for Department of Corrections. Brooke earned $56,740 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Beverly Harrison holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,731.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Michael Arnold holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,708.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jessica Lecompte serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,708.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tykare Rosario works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Tykare earned $56,704 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Christian Jacques is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,634.
Hearings Officer/Department of Corrections
Pamela Hough is a Hearings Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,603.
Hearings Officer/Department of Corrections
Jessica Eichelberger Edmond holds the role of Hearings Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,603.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Dennis Dail Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,553.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jaclyn Afify serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,546.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Mark Smikle Jr works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Mark earned $56,546 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Joyalyn Eskew is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,546.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Rashawn Caldwell works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Rashawn earned $56,546 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Leigh Pollman holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,542.