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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Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Enrique Curielzamora serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,107.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Roy Cox Iii serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,002.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
John Harris holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,002.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
Rayford Miller works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Corrections. Rayford earned $98,002 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, James Davis serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,002.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Janice Williams is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $97,971.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Bonnie Callan holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,895.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Peter Peters works as a Vocational Teacher for Department of Corrections. Peter earned $97,895 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Aparna Desai is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $97,895.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Robert Brown Iii holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,749.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
David Shamlin Ii is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $97,549.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
James Allen Jr works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. James earned $96,865 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Latrise Lowery is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $96,744.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Eric Jackson works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Eric earned $96,549 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Stasney serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,368.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Ryan Bartola holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,364.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Timothy Burnell is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $96,309.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Gregory Hodge works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Gregory earned $96,309 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Leah Crean is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $96,165.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Rotasia Myers Smith works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Rotasia earned $96,090 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Chasity Coker serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,609.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Maxine Powell serves as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,609.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Stephanie Donaldson is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $95,577.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
David Place works as a Program Manager II for Department of Corrections. David earned $95,193 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Martha Jones serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,905.