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 Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Verdeia Hall serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,547.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Tiffany Campbell works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Tiffany earned $76,547 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Naomi Mcfadden works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Naomi earned $76,547 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Carter Chaplin holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Teresia Nix is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Clark Brown holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Jeffery Strong works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Jeffery earned $76,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Brandon Halter is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Harry Hughes Jr works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Harry earned $76,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Hipps serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,509.
Network Administrator/Department of Corrections
Jamie Daniel works as a Network Administrator for Department of Corrections. Jamie earned $76,413 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Johnpaul Hebert holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,404.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jared Watson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,351.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Robert Reynolds holds the role of Vocational Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,306.