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 15
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Tonya Volpe is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Amanda Stevens works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Amanda earned $77,535 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Keisha Nixon works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Keisha earned $77,535 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Sarah Habersberger is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Lynn Slater holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Jelisa Carma works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Jelisa earned $77,535 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Mary Woods holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Randall Vickery serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Hilary Moore works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Hilary earned $77,535 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Kevin Cunningham is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Chelsey Samide serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sharina Rodriguez serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Truemiller Norman is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Glenda Pitts is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Brittni Anderson holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,535.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Richard Young is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,535.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Cindy Cherry holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,470.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Edwin Thomas is a Vocational Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,420.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tyler Harvey holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,320.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Kimberely Yon is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,262.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Charlene Coleman serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,126.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Levi Pate is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $77,064.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Darius Hill serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,932.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Robert Grundy is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,924.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
James Moore holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,890.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Joel Rauf is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,848.
Senior Consultant/Department of Corrections
Laticia Chandler holds the role of Senior Consultant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,656.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
David Burzinski is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,652.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Kimberly Mitchell works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Kimberly earned $76,547 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Sydetra Payton works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Sydetra earned $76,547 in 2026.
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
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James Matlock Jr is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,547.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Jacquelyn Elmore holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,547.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Nicholas Earley holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,547.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Richard Goodman is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,547.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Kelvin Blowe is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,547.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jacqueline Scott serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,547.
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
Harry Hughes Jr works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Harry earned $76,509 in 2026.