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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Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, James Meek serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,391.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brittany Gamble is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,388.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Steven Loftis is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,387.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Lawson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $72,386 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Natasha Miller serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,290.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
David Poindexter is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,289.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Christopher Metts serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,285.
Web Developer/Department of Corrections
Heather Mcgee is a Web Developer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,276.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Damian Jones works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Damian earned $72,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Emerson Hubbard holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Carlos Thompson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Randolph is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Henry Flint Jr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sinithia Williams Witherspoon is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, April Norman serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Annie Young is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tonya Mitchell is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Reginald White holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Ballard holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Willie Hill works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Willie earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Carla Mcguire works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Carla earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Johnie Mitchell works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Johnie earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Allah Brown is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Nikia Dosreis holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Shakia Frazier holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rodney Baker serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Frances Jones serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Travis Guess is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Angela Williams works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Angela earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kelvin Capers serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ashley Thomas holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tina Drayton Deas is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Cynthia Petty works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Cynthia earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Taj Bostic works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Taj earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Janifer Baker works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Janifer earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tiffany Williams holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Sheppard works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $72,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kelvin Avery holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Twonda Wright serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Keith Holmes works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Keith earned $72,206 in 2026.