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 18
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Paul Schwarz works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Paul earned $74,065 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Lawrence Boddie holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,057.
Project Manager I/Department of Corrections
Jolicia Heyward holds the role of Project Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,045.
Benefits Manager I/Department of Corrections
Trudy Shealy holds the role of Benefits Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,973.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Carnella Murphy serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,973.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Melissa Nichols serves as a Human Resources Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,973.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Lindsey Mitcham is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,973.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Trina Thomas works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Corrections. Trina earned $73,973 in 2026.
Classification & Compensation Consultant/Department of Corrections
Courtney Keller works as a Classification & Compensation Consultant for Department of Corrections. Courtney earned $73,973 in 2026.
Employee Relations Consultant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michaela Boatwright serves as a Employee Relations Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,973.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michael Cannon serves as a Chaplain III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tony Welch serves as a Building/Groungs Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Franklin Sturkie Jr works as a Building/Groungs Manager for Department of Corrections. Franklin earned $73,918 in 2026.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Mendel Scurfield is a Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Jason Beck is a Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Steve Eison works as a Building/Groungs Manager for Department of Corrections. Steve earned $73,918 in 2026.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Daniel Miller holds the role of Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ryland Currin serves as a Building/Groungs Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Stephen Cribb is a Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Anthony Lusk works as a Building/Groungs Manager for Department of Corrections. Anthony earned $73,918 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Calvin Spencer works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Calvin earned $73,918 in 2026.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Matthias Boggs serves as a Building/Groungs Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Allan Dean works as a Building/Groungs Manager for Department of Corrections. Allan earned $73,918 in 2026.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Larrius O'Neal works as a Building/Groungs Manager for Department of Corrections. Larrius earned $73,918 in 2026.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Steven Hendricks serves as a Chaplain III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Timothy Yates is a Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Christopher Trimnal holds the role of Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,918.
Chaplain III/Department of Corrections
Larry Truitt works as a Chaplain III for Department of Corrections. Larry earned $73,918 in 2026.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Terry Reynolds serves as a Building/Groungs Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Gregory Goldman is a Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Dwayne Huff is a Building/Groungs Manager at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
Kendall Cox works as a Building/Groungs Manager for Department of Corrections. Kendall earned $73,918 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Taylor Earp holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,918.
Building/Groungs Manager/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ricky Pisa serves as a Building/Groungs Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,918.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Daniel Rivera serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,859.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Gregory Kinsey works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Gregory earned $73,853 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Hearne works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Jennifer earned $73,843 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Netra Adams works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Netra earned $73,843 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Evans serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,843.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
April Mickens is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,739.