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 Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Deandrea Thomas is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,953.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Bailey Bagwell works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Bailey earned $59,906 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Ruth Mitchell works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Ruth earned $59,896 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Bobby Rice Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Bobby earned $59,859 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Conner Patterson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,804.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Kanita Harley holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,788.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Fernado Favors serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,732.
Angela Smith appears in Department of Corrections payroll as a Correctional Officer, with $59,720 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Fredrick Diamond holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ross Barber holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Steven Anderson Ii serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Chrystian Blanton serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ajayi Ekue holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Christopher Whitehurst is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,713.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sandra Sullivan serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,682.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ethan Kerr is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,580.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tracie Baxley serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,476.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Coker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,467.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brian Brown is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,462.
Hearings Officer/Department of Corrections
Angelia Brown holds the role of Hearings Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,460.
Hearings Officer/Department of Corrections
Lesia Johnson Boyd is a Hearings Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,460.
Hearings Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kellan Davis serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,447.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lacrecia Griffin serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,398.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Dennis Richards is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,357.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Donna Mccormick is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,348.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Lynee Shaw is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,259.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Alexis Shannon is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,231.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Donald Robinson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,170.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Steven Miller is a Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,162.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Edward Mcknight holds the role of Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,162.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Carolyn Bennett is a Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,162.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Pamela Nates is a Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,162.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Benji Mcmiller holds the role of Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,162.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Terrance Smalls works as a Chaplain III for Department of Corrections. Terrance earned $59,162 in 2026.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Edward Moultrie works as a Chaplain III for Department of Corrections. Edward earned $59,162 in 2026.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
David Petre holds the role of Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,162.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Shelby White is a Chaplain III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,162.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Jason Sprouse is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
Jason Webber is a General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Zelda Magwood is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.