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
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At Department of Corrections, Tamar Lowndes Jones serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,510.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Justin Hatcher holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,441.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Samantha Lowery is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,392.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Janice Johnson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,338.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Courtney Robinson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,330.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ian Gooding serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,315.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Alpha Wilson is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,315.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Temekia Henderson works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Temekia earned $69,315 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Elaine Sumter is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,285.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jonathon Harrington works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jonathon earned $69,275 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Raycharm Burkett works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Raycharm earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sharon Harvin holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
William Gill Iii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tiphany Ware is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Shatara Dalton holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Beverly James works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Beverly earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Shadaya Jackson works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Shadaya earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Chandler serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Matthew Jones serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Mcclellan works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Janice Taylor is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Daniel Johnson Jr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Crystal Gamble serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brittany Livingson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Janita Mckinnon Brewington serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Leanne Culbertson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Francisco Collazo holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Colonda Robinson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Phillip Douglas works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Phillip earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Malcolm Artis serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Imani Harrison serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Letisha Davis works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Letisha earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
William Burley Iii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brittney Pondexter holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Santana Burgess is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Nathaniel Stamper Jr works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Nathaniel earned $69,257 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Lloyd Blagrove is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Keris Richardson Young is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Donald Visser holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Gerald Bush works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Gerald earned $69,257 in 2026.