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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Electrician II/Department of Corrections
James Benbow Jr holds the role of Electrician II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Richard Gollwitzer is a Electrician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Michael Crody works as a Electrician II for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $66,396 in 2026.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Ari Kasday is a Electrician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Joseph Chavis is a Electrician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Brett Worthington serves as a Electrician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Stephen England is a Electrician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Troy Belton holds the role of Electrician II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michael Smith serves as a Electrician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Joshua Knight holds the role of Electrician II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Edward Pierce holds the role of Electrician II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Stuart Durrer serves as a Electrician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
Sean Churchill is a Electrician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,396.
Electrician II/Department of Corrections
James Kolb holds the role of Electrician II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,396.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Rodney Cotton is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,388.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brandon Henry works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Brandon earned $66,307 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Isa Gurbuz works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Isa earned $66,253 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Aborigine Young Jr works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Aborigine earned $66,194 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Johnny Summers holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,141.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Rodrick Cannon holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terrell Mickens is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Anna Shipton works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Anna earned $66,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Barry Tooker holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,025.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Elisha Osborne serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,010.
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Cathy Sanders serves as a Laboratory Technologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,984.
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Robin Cooper serves as a Laboratory Technologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,983.
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Corrections
Kelly Spigner is a Laboratory Technologist III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,983.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tina Byrd serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,961.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Youlanda Mcdowell holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,950.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jay Lewis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,891.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Uriah Brown holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,872.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Cynthia Anyomi works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Cynthia earned $65,859 in 2026.
Plumber II/Department of Corrections
Michael Brewer holds the role of Plumber II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,771.
Plumber II/Department of Corrections
Martin Fulmer is a Plumber II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,770.
Plumber II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jesse Raymond serves as a Plumber II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,770.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Adrian Fuentes Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,730.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Christophe Minger works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Christophe earned $65,729 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Mark Bethea is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,719.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Pequita Stukes Bradley holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,705.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Latoya Able serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,705.