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
At Department of Corrections, Alfredo Silva Ortiz serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Lewis works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Jonathan earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Courtney Sorrenti holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Alicia Moore Perkins is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jose Taveras is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,056.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Shannon Martin is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,009.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shandalla Tolbert holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,002.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Cheron Hess serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,000.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Rico Harrison holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,988.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Joseph Faust is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,988.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Regina Mays is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,988.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Grant Pelton holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,979.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Richard Oneil is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,850.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Andrew Dugan is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,848.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Paget James works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Paget earned $62,843 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
William Giles works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. William earned $62,813 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Francisco Pravia Jr is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,801.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Tyisha Sherrod holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,748.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lawrence Cook serves as a Plumber I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,639.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
Timothy Hicks holds the role of Plumber I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
Michael Brown Ii is a Electrician I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Travis Esterline is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Mark Boulware serves as a Plumber I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
Louis Griffin holds the role of Electrician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
Edson Lilio is a Electrician I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
Harvey Hall holds the role of Electrician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,639.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Dean Roberts is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
Barry Brown works as a Plumber I for Department of Corrections. Barry earned $62,639 in 2026.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
Robert Higgins is a Plumber I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michael Love Jr serves as a Electrician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,639.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Robert Hannibal Jr works as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $62,639 in 2026.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
Carl Ferola holds the role of Plumber I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,639.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
John Brock is a Plumber I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Plumber I/Department of Corrections
Jeffrey Williams is a Plumber I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
Frank Clark works as a Electrician I for Department of Corrections. Frank earned $62,639 in 2026.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jason Reardon serves as a Electrician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joshua Clark serves as a Electrician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,639.
Electrician I/Department of Corrections
Alphonza Singleton holds the role of Electrician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,639.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tarell Brown is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,604.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Taneshia Johnson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,578.