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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Dentist/Department of Corrections
Joseph Ubah is a Dentist at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $148,626.
Dentist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Bowens serves as a Dentist. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,626.
Dentist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Dillon Sease serves as a Dentist. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,626.
Dentist/Department of Corrections
Sidney Sease works as a Dentist for Department of Corrections. Sidney earned $148,626 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Amy Enloe works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Amy earned $147,936 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Marguerite Crapps serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,837.
Attorney V/Department of Corrections
Stephen Lunsford holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,000.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Elizabeth Ringold holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,403.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Roxanne Lapointe is a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $144,403.
Psychologist II/Department of Corrections
Rozanna Tross is a Psychologist II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $141,510.
Psychologist II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Parthemore serves as a Psychologist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,510.
Psychologist II/Department of Corrections
Brittany Soto works as a Psychologist II for Department of Corrections. Brittany earned $141,510 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Lilian Emetu holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,958.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
Charles Williams Jr is a Program Manager III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $139,624.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
Willie Davis holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,624.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
Joseph Stines holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,624.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Julie Tennant Caine serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,624.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Thomas Osmer serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,711.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Dustin Phillips is a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $137,868.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
June Smith works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. June earned $137,868 in 2026.
Physician Assistant II/Department of Corrections
Kevin Burnham is a Physician Assistant II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $137,868.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Monica Moore holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,595.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Evelyn May holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,595.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Courtney Mcdaniel works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Courtney earned $137,595 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Samuel Wachter holds the role of Nurse Practitioner, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,466.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kosha Richardson serves as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,466.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Colie Rushton serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,301.
Superintendent of Education/Department of Corrections
Beverly Holiday works as a Superintendent of Education for Department of Corrections. Beverly earned $135,000 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
Terre Odenthal is a Program Manager III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $134,920.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Denise Middleton Brown works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Denise earned $134,316 in 2026.
Nurse Practitioner, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Pardue works as a Nurse Practitioner, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Jennifer earned $133,187 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Elouise Montgomery holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,824.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Corrections
Margaret Ellis is a Human Resources Director III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $132,506.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Stephen Pullie serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,506.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Corrections
Angela Hardin is a Human Resources Director III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $132,506.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Corrections
Desmond Glee is a Human Resources Director III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $132,506.
Physician Assistant II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Maurio Riley serves as a Physician Assistant II. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,226.
Pharmacist II/Department of Corrections
Wendy Knox is a Pharmacist II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $131,105.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Scott Ludlam serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,527.
Nursing Director, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Wanda Sermons is a Nursing Director, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $129,200.