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 11
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Hunter Elliott is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,643.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Cindy Swetenburg is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,448.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Katey Rogers is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,448.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Anthony Rastelli works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Anthony earned $85,448 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jegbefun Akpan is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,448.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Susan Mettler works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Susan earned $85,448 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jane Wood serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,448.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Debra Tatum is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,448.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tina Tate serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,448.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shakia Burrier is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,342.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Corrections
William Welch works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Corrections. William earned $85,218 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jonathan Greer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,218.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Corrections
Jamie Fragale works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Corrections. Jamie earned $85,218 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Corrections
William Pruitt works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Corrections. William earned $85,218 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Corrections
Zuri Gebert is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $85,218.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Roosevelt Anderson Jr serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,047.
IT Senior Business Analyst/Department of Corrections
Gyles Long holds the role of IT Senior Business Analyst at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,000.
Senior Web Developer/Department of Corrections
James Letcher Iii is a Senior Web Developer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $84,930.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Horton holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,842.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Robin Miller works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Robin earned $84,708 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Felecia Mckie is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $84,637.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Stephen Campbell serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,542.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Ryacus Dean is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $84,542.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Sylvia Roberts works as a Mental Health Professional III for Department of Corrections. Sylvia earned $84,541 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Sherry Flournoy works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Sherry earned $84,509 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Blain Tomas serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,509.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Rodney Pigford holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,322.
Guidance Counselor/Department of Corrections
Shaquetta Ferguson is a Guidance Counselor at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $84,298.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
John Davis is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $84,289.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Breanna Jeffcoat works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Breanna earned $84,263 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tomechie Brown is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $84,210.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Gregory Pack holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,155.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Daniel Rausch holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,155.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Shantavia Murray holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,971.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Rocky Thomas is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $83,944.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Shontate Morley is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $83,823.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Shockquell Rhodes is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $83,823.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Ricky Williams holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,823.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Anthony Spikes holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,823.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kimberly Moorer Boulware serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,823.