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
Madison Hatcher is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,131.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Christopher Brunson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,122.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Denise Stevens holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,009.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Desiree Johnson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $62,007.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Laura Bingham works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Laura earned $62,003 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Alfredo Domingo Iii is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,991.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Davisia Brisbon holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,960.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Corrections
Susanne Nelson works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Corrections. Susanne earned $61,939 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Corrections
Deborah Padgett holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,939.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rivera Jackson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,933.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
John Young Iii holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,915.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lorraine Wilson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,900.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jamall Mcclough serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,897.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Suzan Moore is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,839.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sharon Pinckney holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,835.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Robert Mccauley is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,822.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Abigail Ashton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,821.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terrance Hardnett Sr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Terrance earned $61,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Zachary Curry serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Arnisa Beard holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kenney Jones holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ebony Mccloud works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Ebony earned $61,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
George Peabody Jr holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Walter Massey holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Chantele Meade serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Tonya Shropshire works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Tonya earned $61,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Latonya Williams holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Falontah Waheed Tay holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Maalik Jefferies is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Harold Motley Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Harold earned $61,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Laura Edmond works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Laura earned $61,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Deontae Anderson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Deontae earned $61,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ethan Brown holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Department of Corrections, Kassidy Pocza serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Dakerius Wright holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jackson Houston is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Christy Grant serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Alicia Jenkins serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Christopher Schumann is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Chandler Johnson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,819.