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 Officer/Department of Corrections
Valerie Roberts holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Cheryl Parker is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
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Steven Pittman works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Steven earned $58,204 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Jesse Bonilla works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Jesse earned $58,204 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Dana Middleton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jan Bryant serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Stacey Anderson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Stacey earned $58,204 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Amber Kershaw holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tasha Gaskins works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Tasha earned $58,204 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tonya White works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Tonya earned $58,204 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Rebecca Bowen holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Robert Keys Jr serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Teragin Holland holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,204.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lance Davis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,204.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Byron Finch serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,194.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Nickolas Brandenburg holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,144.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Sediq Ellison holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,132.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ryan Davis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,130.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Kathy Hill is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,130.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Betty Witherspoon works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Betty earned $58,106 in 2026.
Supply Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Haselbarth serves as a Supply Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,040.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Brandi Miller works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Brandi earned $58,040 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Corrections
Clarissa Brown holds the role of Food Service Specialist V at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,996.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Terence Wright works as a Food Service Specialist V for Department of Corrections. Terence earned $57,996 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Corrections
Keith Twiggs is a Food Service Specialist V at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,996.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Corrections
Timothy Knobloch holds the role of Food Service Specialist V at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,996.
Food Service Specialist V/Department of Corrections
Suzanne White is a Food Service Specialist V at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,996.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Giah Haynes serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,953.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Marc Diaz is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,951.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Joy Gillian holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,936.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Melissa Fox works as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Melissa earned $57,936 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Robin Mcduffie holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,831.
Investigator III/Department of Corrections
Rosemary Drake Simon works as a Investigator III for Department of Corrections. Rosemary earned $57,806 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Burnett holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,804.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Christopher Roedema works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $57,722 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Victoria Palmore holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,708.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
David Cartee works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. David earned $57,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Gregory Gainyard Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,682.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Cynthia Bloome serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,682.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Richard Charles holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,682.