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 Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Butler Jr serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Arista Riley serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michelle Campbell is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sylvia Randolph holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Randy Ward serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,684.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Janice Leneau is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,643.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Trina Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,622.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
James Driver works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. James earned $70,387 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Paul Dennis works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Paul earned $70,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Nedene Fishburne is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Peri Jackson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ornela Nguehou is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Charles Frazier Jr serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Amanda Catoe is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Henry Green Iii works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Henry earned $70,337 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Marie Cox serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Paris Sheff serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,337.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jason Watkins holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,337.
IT Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Charles Bass Jr serves as a IT Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,275.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Dominic Boccabello is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Genice Cole holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sherrie Ferrell is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Lankford works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $70,225 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Christopher Gomez is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $70,219.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michael Wamsley serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,158.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ronald Kingdon works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Ronald earned $70,082 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jason Lingard works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jason earned $70,070 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Beth Gentry holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,001.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Melanie Robinson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,964.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Alicia Dunlap works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Alicia earned $69,962 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Katina Major Anderson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,926.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Thomas Poston serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,897.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jesse Kelley works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jesse earned $69,877 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Stephen Smith holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,596.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Taylor holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,543.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
John Beldock holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,542.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brandon Coulter holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,541.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Stephen Mcdaniel serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,541.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Daniel Smith holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,541.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Troy Lopez works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Troy earned $69,541 in 2026.