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Department of Corrections

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$197.1M
Employees
2,813
Median total
$63,461
Highest record
$324,297

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$70,073 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,367
$56,475
$63,461
$73,918
$91,364

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Shawana Porter

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Shawana Porter works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Shawana earned $76,058 in 2026.

Telvin Peterson

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Telvin Peterson works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Telvin earned $76,058 in 2026.

Thomasena Kelly

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Thomasena Kelly holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,058.

Mariah Trujillo

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

At Department of Corrections, Mariah Trujillo serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,058.

Emily Wooding

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Emily Wooding is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,058.

Talia Taylor

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Talia Taylor holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,058.

Jeryl Graham

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Jeryl Graham works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Jeryl earned $76,058 in 2026.

Regina Knight Baxter

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

At Department of Corrections, Regina Knight Baxter serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,058.

Demetria Allen

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Demetria Allen works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Demetria earned $76,058 in 2026.

Austin Hunger

Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,058
Base pay
$76,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,058

Austin Hunger works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Austin earned $76,058 in 2026.

Alexander Rios

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$76,030
Base pay
$76,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,030

At Department of Corrections, Alexander Rios serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,030.

Stephanie Thompson Otero

Program Manager I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,923
Base pay
$75,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,923

Stephanie Thompson Otero holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,923.

Charo Davis

Program Manager I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,923
Base pay
$75,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,923

At Department of Corrections, Charo Davis serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,923.

Carlette Cohen

Program Manager I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,923
Base pay
$75,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,923

Carlette Cohen holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,923.

Timothy Meetze

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,813
Base pay
$75,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,813

Timothy Meetze holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,813.

Jeff Bilyeu

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,784
Base pay
$75,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,784

Jeff Bilyeu is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,784.

Mario Masula

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,781
Base pay
$75,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,781

Mario Masula works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Mario earned $75,781 in 2026.

Michael Shells Jr

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,780
Base pay
$75,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,780

Michael Shells Jr works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $75,780 in 2026.

Derrick Jones

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,728
Base pay
$75,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,728

Derrick Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,728.

Kenneth Myers

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,686
Base pay
$75,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,686

Kenneth Myers works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Kenneth earned $75,686 in 2026.

Traci Testerman

Program Manager I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,571
Base pay
$75,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,571

Traci Testerman works as a Program Manager I for Department of Corrections. Traci earned $75,571 in 2026.

Ryan Labrew

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,398
Base pay
$75,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,398

Ryan Labrew is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,398.

Stacy Hamilton

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,345
Base pay
$75,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,345

Stacy Hamilton works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Stacy earned $75,345 in 2026.

Laurie Durant

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,338
Base pay
$75,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,338

At Department of Corrections, Laurie Durant serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,338.

Susan Anderson

Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,255
Base pay
$75,255
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,255

Susan Anderson holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,255.

Rodriquez Rowe

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,206
Base pay
$75,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,206

At Department of Corrections, Rodriquez Rowe serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,206.

Alexander Kittle

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,206
Base pay
$75,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,206

At Department of Corrections, Alexander Kittle serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,206.

Ernest Carter Jr

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

Ernest Carter Jr works as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II for Department of Corrections. Ernest earned $75,166 in 2026.

Jonathan Jones

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

Jonathan Jones is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,166.

Christopher Roof

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

Christopher Roof works as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $75,166 in 2026.

Travis Bailey

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

At Department of Corrections, Travis Bailey serves as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,166.

John Boehme Jr

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

John Boehme Jr is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,166.

Kyle Fry

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

Kyle Fry is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,166.

Roger Stafford Iii

Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,166
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166

At Department of Corrections, Roger Stafford Iii serves as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,166.

Monica Watts

Program Manager I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,148
Base pay
$75,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,148

Monica Watts is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,148.

Emilie Locklear

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,144
Base pay
$75,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,144

Emilie Locklear holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,144.

Tina Bridgewater

IT Security Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,123
Base pay
$75,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,123

Tina Bridgewater is a IT Security Specialist II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,123.

Tarah Coolidge

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$75,092
Base pay
$75,092
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,092

Tarah Coolidge is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,092.

Robert Bolton Sr

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$74,987
Base pay
$74,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,987

Robert Bolton Sr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,987.

Mavis Brown

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$74,910
Base pay
$74,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,910

At Department of Corrections, Mavis Brown serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,910.