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 13
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Donnie Mack is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $82,009.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Marcus Fox works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Marcus earned $82,009 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Kenneth Ayers Jr is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $82,009.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Arnethra Thomas serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,009.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Marvin Bryant serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,009.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jeremiah Doe serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,009.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Melissa Kinard holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,009.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Timothy Wheeler works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $82,009 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Edwina Ray holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,912.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Corrections
Ernestine Lott Duncan works as a Procurement Manager II for Department of Corrections. Ernestine earned $81,793 in 2026.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Bryan Byrd serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,793.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Teressa Smith serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,793.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Myrtle Dewerdt serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,793.
Senior Consultant/Department of Corrections
Innocent Ntiasagwe is a Senior Consultant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $81,707.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Brent Blakeley is a Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $81,704.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Brandon Brown is a Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $81,704.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Maxwell Casados works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Maxwell earned $81,591 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Takia Owens holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,424.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Banks serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,116.
Kenneth Jones appears in Department of Corrections payroll as a Correctional Lieutenant, with $80,739 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Derek Smith is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $80,711.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
James Smith is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $80,583.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Steve Wells holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,583.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Kisha Mcbride Birds holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,583.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Thomas Collins holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,535.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lakeva Staggs serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,405.
Laboratory Technologist IV/Department of Corrections
John Bonaparte works as a Laboratory Technologist IV for Department of Corrections. John earned $80,322 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Tasha Cohen holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,143.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Deshawnda Glover serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,143.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Michael Shipton holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,143.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
John Dicks Jr is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $80,143.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Cornelius Miles works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Cornelius earned $80,143 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jacob Kipp serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,143.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Leevander Mcrae Jr holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,143.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Corrections
Sommer Sharpe is a Visual/Digital Director I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $79,941.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Kristjan Dee holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,917.
Database Administrator II/Department of Corrections
Peter Breitenbaugh holds the role of Database Administrator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,859.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Angel Cadeau is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $79,702.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Judith Sharkey is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $79,700.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Adrienne Richardson is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $79,671.