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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Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jekyria Bryant works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Jekyria earned $56,319 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Elizabeth Lowery is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Classie Jackson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Classie earned $56,319 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jeremy Royal serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Tayneisha Pope holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Marshauna Street serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Austin Smith holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Katrice Gantt is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,319.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Shaquilla Heyward holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,319.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Sharon Shuler is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,237.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Melissa Sentman works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Melissa earned $56,237 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Adrian Huff is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,205.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tamacia Blyther is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,140.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Imani Strong works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Imani earned $56,097 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Zachary Penuel holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,081.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Devon Dodson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,066.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Natasha Sprattling serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,058.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Brenton Ricard works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. Brenton earned $56,036 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Danny Dunbar works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Danny earned $56,027 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Department of Corrections, Tomeka Canty serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,023.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Antonio Campbell is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,972.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Sherry Polite works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Sherry earned $55,963 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Deleon Mcelveen Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Deleon earned $55,951 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jamil Choudhury holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,886.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rochelle Sims serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,849.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Patricia Campbell holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,849.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shawnae Murphy serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,849.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
James Long Jr works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. James earned $55,849 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tony Easler is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,849.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Alberta Chiles works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Alberta earned $55,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Diana Rush holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lamont Driffin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tom Harper Sr serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Shalonda Wilson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Shalonda earned $55,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Daryll Shorter works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Daryll earned $55,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Shurrial Miller works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Shurrial earned $55,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Corinne Coplin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shaun Clark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Maurice Brown serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Donna Wessinger serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.