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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Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Melissa Morris is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,581.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Harvey Gilchrist serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,581.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jessica Dinkins Johnson works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jessica earned $73,575 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Brittany Paul works as a Program Manager I for Department of Corrections. Brittany earned $73,533 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Corrections
Mindy Fowler is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kirklyn Martin holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,429.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Degroff is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,382.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
David Winburn is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Scott Tyndale holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Kevin Petersen is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Troy Bates holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jack Hulme Iii serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Robert Keefe holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Justin Trimnal works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for Department of Corrections. Justin earned $73,370 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Demerrious Gallman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,367.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Laanthony Douglas Ii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,363.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ramona Douglass serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,315.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
De Maumau Spurlock holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
John Freeman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tashonda Caldwell works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tashonda earned $73,213 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Clarence Mattress serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,213.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Antionette Bradley works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Antionette earned $73,193 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Lakesha Fields works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Lakesha earned $73,193 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Don Phillips serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,193.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Christina Thompson works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Christina earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jerome Smith serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Dave Mitchell Iv is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tarina Najieb serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
George Dukes is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Theresa Hamilton holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Sara Buchanan works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Sara earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Mikel Bragg works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Mikel earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Vincent Drennon works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Vincent earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Fancy Nelson holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,160.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Teresa Cave serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,139.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Scott Rogers serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,133.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Justin Hinds serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,133.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Joseph Poston is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,133.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sade Felder holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,077.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ashley Stukes is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,057.