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
Janiya Johnson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,505.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Phillip Jett holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,444.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Janie Dial works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Janie earned $60,319 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Mcbride holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,229.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Sawyer Mayfield holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,229.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Kendra Cox works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Kendra earned $60,229 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Tara Gantt holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,229.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tonya Townsend serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kewonica Moore holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Elijah Stewart Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Elijah earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Brenda Johnson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Virginia Gaskin works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Virginia earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
John Tuten holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Justin Brown works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Justin earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Tyrone Glenn works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Tyrone earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Reginald Watson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Dorothy Funderburk serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sallie Atkinson holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Martin Barwick serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Anthony Dowling works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Anthony earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Melissa Stuckey serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
George Williams works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. George earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Christophe Kolb is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Jenkins is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shareika Ford is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Marcus Rowell works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Marcus earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shanawah Harvin holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Argie Graves Bethea works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Argie earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ernestine Mcrae works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Ernestine earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Katherine Tolden holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Donna Mcqueen works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Donna earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Fudreeka David works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Fudreeka earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Caprice Mitchell is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Michelle Holland works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Michelle earned $60,192 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Scott Edwards holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Korrine Isham is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,164.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Michelle Portee is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,160.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Frances Miller serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,097.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Krystal Washington serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,953.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jasmine Stanford Cook is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,953.