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 16
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Hipps serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Carter Chaplin holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Teresia Nix is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Clark Brown holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Jeffery Strong works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Jeffery earned $76,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Brandon Halter is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,509.
Network Administrator/Department of Corrections
Jamie Daniel works as a Network Administrator for Department of Corrections. Jamie earned $76,413 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Johnpaul Hebert holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,404.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jared Watson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,351.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Robert Reynolds holds the role of Vocational Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,306.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Jeryl Graham works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Jeryl earned $76,058 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Regina Knight Baxter serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,058.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Shawana Porter works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Shawana earned $76,058 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Telvin Peterson works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Telvin earned $76,058 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Demetria Allen works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Demetria earned $76,058 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Thomasena Kelly holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,058.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Mariah Trujillo serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,058.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Emily Wooding is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $76,058.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Talia Taylor holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,058.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Austin Hunger works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Austin earned $76,058 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Alexander Rios serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,030.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Stephanie Thompson Otero holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,923.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Carlette Cohen holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,923.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Charo Davis serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,923.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Meetze holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,813.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jeff Bilyeu is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,784.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Mario Masula works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Mario earned $75,781 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Shells Jr works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $75,780 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Derrick Jones is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,728.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kenneth Myers works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Kenneth earned $75,686 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Traci Testerman works as a Program Manager I for Department of Corrections. Traci earned $75,571 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ryan Labrew is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,398.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Stacy Hamilton works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Stacy earned $75,345 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Laurie Durant serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,338.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Susan Anderson holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,255.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Alexander Kittle serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rodriquez Rowe serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,206.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections
Ernest Carter Jr works as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II for Department of Corrections. Ernest earned $75,166 in 2026.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Jones is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,166.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Roger Stafford Iii serves as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,166.