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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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Corrections
Warren Ruff holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,134.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Felicia Freeman works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Corrections. Felicia earned $59,134 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Robert Hartwig Jr holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,111.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Victoria Wallace is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,052.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Lisa Lawson holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,052.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Virginia Coleman holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,052.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Naomi Johnson is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $59,052.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Diane Johnson Doughty works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Diane earned $59,052 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Arkell Jones works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Arkell earned $59,031 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tito Velazquez works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Tito earned $59,010 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kurt Knabbe works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Kurt earned $58,972 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Norman Conyers is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,963.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Best Babaham serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,942.
Hearings Officer/Department of Corrections
Dedric Williams works as a Hearings Officer for Department of Corrections. Dedric earned $58,937 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, George Williams serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,919.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Quest Collins serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,894.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Camelia Hines works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Camelia earned $58,875 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Randall Smith is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Samuel Catoe serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Vincent Williams works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Vincent earned $58,859 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Jackson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Lance Wade is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Reshonda Outing is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shalome Carr serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kadidra Bell holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Timothy Hodge serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jonathan Gundy serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Max Archibald works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Max earned $58,859 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Andrea Johnson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Katherine Mccall holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Lisa Simpson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Lisa earned $58,859 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Lewis Wade is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joshua Gifford Iii serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Mcmillan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tyler Wall serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Stokes works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $58,859 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Samantha Martini holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Abigayle Beam holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,851.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
James Taylor Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. James earned $58,743 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Jessica Jones is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,741.