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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Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Ernest Douglas holds the role of Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jared Slice serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Angelee Williams holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Corrections
Jerre Grandstaff Jr is a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Charles Fitts serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Melvin Mcqueen serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Juanita Hill works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Corrections. Juanita earned $59,134 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Corrections
Robert Wilson Jr works as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $59,134 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
Leon Gantt works as a General Maintenance Technician III for Department of Corrections. Leon earned $59,134 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Robinson Jr serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Stephanie Wright works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Corrections. Stephanie earned $59,134 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Wanda Hayes holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Daniel Johnson holds the role of Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Charles Rabon holds the role of Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Laqunia Brown is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Kenneth Scales works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Corrections. Kenneth earned $59,134 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Leilani Wilson serves as a General Maintenance Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Angela Gainey holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Amy Pittman is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
Kenneth Ferguson is a General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Amber Shealy serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I/Department of Corrections
Ramon Sears holds the role of Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Mary Keller holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Kim Mosley works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Corrections. Kim earned $59,134 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Andrew Gleason works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Corrections. Andrew earned $59,134 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Christopher Ingram works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $59,134 in 2026.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Douglas Rohrer works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor II for Department of Corrections. Douglas earned $59,134 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
George Poole Jr is a General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joe Ford Jr serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Serena Burnett is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Davey Coates is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Derrick Barber is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Emily Hamrick is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Corrections
Travis Hawthorne holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
April Sprague is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Amber Burnett serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jasmine White serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Everette Williams holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Corrections
Douglas Richardson holds the role of Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ben Adams serves as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,134.