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
John Mcnair is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,539.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Starkelia Richardson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,513.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kenya Gridine serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,513.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Donyell Willingham holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,499.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Kenneth Stanley works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Kenneth earned $62,441 in 2026.
Forensic Technician III/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Aycock works as a Forensic Technician III for Department of Corrections. Jennifer earned $62,431 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Torres serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,430.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Corrections
Melissa Marcum works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Corrections. Melissa earned $62,430 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Courtney Doctor works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Courtney earned $62,418 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lee Davis serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,389.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Sandra Serra is a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,389.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Jeffrey Edwards Ii works as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I for Department of Corrections. Jeffrey earned $62,389 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Madison Collins is a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,389.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Stacie Ortiz is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Barbara Thomas holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Charles Broxton holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jason Chittum serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Camia Coker holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sekeli Anderson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Latisha Bostic serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Katie Ricketts serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Danielle Gary serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tamara Kitt holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Andrinea Patrick is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timmy Checket works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Timmy earned $62,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ophelia Williams works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Ophelia earned $62,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Adam Erickson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lance Weaver serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Richard Rudd Jr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Vanessa Faison works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Vanessa earned $62,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Devon Malone works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Devon earned $62,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Richard Parlier Ii serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rose Gordon serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Felicia Scott works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Felicia earned $62,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Morrio Davis holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Devika Linen is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sequawna Rogers is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Aderrika Rice serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ricky Ward Jr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Vinika Minick works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Vinika earned $62,337 in 2026.