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 17
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections
Christopher Roof works as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $75,166 in 2026.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Travis Bailey serves as a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,166.
Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II/Department of Corrections
John Boehme Jr 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
Kyle Fry is a Hvac/Energy Management Systems Technician II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,166.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Monica Watts is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,148.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Emilie Locklear holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,144.
IT Security Specialist II/Department of Corrections
Tina Bridgewater is a IT Security Specialist II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,123.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Corrections
Tarah Coolidge is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $75,092.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Robert Bolton Sr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,987.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Mavis Brown serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,910.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Byron King is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,802.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Lakia Kelly is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,764.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Janice Baker works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Janice earned $74,706 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Paul Crider holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,643.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Angel Jusino works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Angel earned $74,643 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Brian Crisp serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,643.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Gary Horton holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,613.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Latonya York Epps holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,613.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Eric Portee works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Eric earned $74,613 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Tammie Martin Rucker is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,613.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Rahkiya Fields Dinkins holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,613.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Jasmine Foster works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Jasmine earned $74,613 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Tracy Smith is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,613.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Paris West works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Paris earned $74,613 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Sherry Rhodes is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,514.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Deborah Estill Fordyce serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,503.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shalaine Mcquillar serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,502.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Burns works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $74,495 in 2026.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Corrections
Frederick Wrigley is a Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,466.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Corrections
Kevin Kirkpatrick holds the role of Environmental/Health Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,466.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
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Randall Root works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Randall earned $74,432 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Lucky Eromosele works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Lucky earned $74,374 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tashia June works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tashia earned $74,368 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Mark Dennis works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Mark earned $74,352 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Corrections
Angela Patterson is a Application Developer II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,242.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sean Reardon works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Sean earned $74,230 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lynda Brown serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,103.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Brian Rowe works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Corrections. Brian earned $74,103 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Cory Fogleboch serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,103.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Ronald Steele is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $74,103.