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 19
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Isaiah Mcfadden Iii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Andre Whaley works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Andre earned $73,713 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Crystal Bratton serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,690.
Application Developer II/Department of Corrections
Dwayne Cook is a Application Developer II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,639.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Woodrow Stuckey serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,616.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Ravin Mccalister holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,581.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Janie Watts serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,581.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Paulin serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,581.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Marvis Walker works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Marvis earned $73,581 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Richard Baker holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,581.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Melissa Morris is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,581.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Harvey Gilchrist serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,581.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jessica Dinkins Johnson works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jessica earned $73,575 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Brittany Paul works as a Program Manager I for Department of Corrections. Brittany earned $73,533 in 2026.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Corrections
Mindy Fowler is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kirklyn Martin holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,429.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Degroff is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,382.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Scott Tyndale holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
David Winburn is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Kevin Petersen is a Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Justin Trimnal works as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I for Department of Corrections. Justin earned $73,370 in 2026.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Troy Bates holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jack Hulme Iii serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,370.
Facilities Maintenance Manager I/Department of Corrections
Robert Keefe holds the role of Facilities Maintenance Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,370.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Demerrious Gallman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,367.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Laanthony Douglas Ii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,363.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ramona Douglass serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,315.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Clarence Mattress serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
De Maumau Spurlock holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
John Freeman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tashonda Caldwell works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tashonda earned $73,213 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Antionette Bradley works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Antionette earned $73,193 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Lakesha Fields works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Lakesha earned $73,193 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Don Phillips serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,193.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Christina Thompson works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Christina earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
George Dukes is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Theresa Hamilton holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jerome Smith serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Sara Buchanan works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Sara earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Fancy Nelson holds the role of Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,160.