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
William Myers works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. William earned $68,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Aubrey Pounds is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $68,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Michael Kilcoyne is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $68,691.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Katina Stewart serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,665.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Collier is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $68,605.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kevin Wolgamott serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,583.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brandon Debaun is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $68,582.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kevin Edge serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,556.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sammuel Drayton holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,554.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brandon Bamberg works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Brandon earned $68,528 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sangletta Mikel holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,516.
Web Developer/Department of Corrections
Daniel Mcnair holds the role of Web Developer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,483.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Cynthia Ford works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Cynthia earned $68,390 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Andrew Chvala is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $68,350.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Agustin Martinez serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,348.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Demetrias Richardson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,292.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Glen Heavilin works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Glen earned $68,244 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Zyandrea Witherspoon works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Zyandrea earned $68,217 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Carmen Jackson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $68,210.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Patricia Lowe Coles holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,192.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Joseph Scoggins holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,094.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ciara Howard works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Ciara earned $68,041 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Harry Johnson Ii serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,993.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lila Roberson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,984.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Brandon Byrd is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,984.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terrence Barrett holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,982.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Carolyn Wright holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,881.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Darrell Bright holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,874.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Renee Heinrich holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,864.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Allen Rodgers serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Roberts serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
James Johnson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Zavia Collins is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Geraldine Badger serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Justin Durant is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jacqueline Alford holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Siquena Witherspoon works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Siquena earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Dae'Shondra Stephens is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Elliott Pettus Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Taunya Pack works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Taunya earned $67,837 in 2026.