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 20
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Mikel Bragg works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Mikel earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Dave Mitchell Iv is a Food Service Specialist VI at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,160.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
Vincent Drennon works as a Food Service Specialist VI for Department of Corrections. Vincent earned $73,160 in 2026.
Food Service Specialist VI/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tarina Najieb serves as a Food Service Specialist VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,160.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Teresa Cave serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,139.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Scott Rogers serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,133.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Justin Hinds serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,133.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Joseph Poston is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,133.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sade Felder holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,077.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ashley Stukes is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $73,057.
Senior Criminalist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jasmine Jacobs serves as a Senior Criminalist. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,042.
Senior Criminalist/Department of Corrections
Derrick Robinson works as a Senior Criminalist for Department of Corrections. Derrick earned $73,042 in 2026.
Senior Criminalist/Department of Corrections
Amanda Watts works as a Senior Criminalist for Department of Corrections. Amanda earned $73,042 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
David Trantham works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. David earned $73,000 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Corrections
Nicholas Brierley works as a Network Administrator for Department of Corrections. Nicholas earned $72,978 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Barrett Durant holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,976.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Shawn Dunlap is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,951.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Walter Meadows is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,866.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Source-specific fields
Josiah O'Reilly works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Josiah earned $72,842 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Willie Graham serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,823.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kathy Williams works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Kathy earned $72,816 in 2026.
Nutritionist/Department of Corrections
Ryshema Davis is a Nutritionist at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,782.
Nutritionist/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jessica Brown serves as a Nutritionist. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,782.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Ashante' Lowery is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,768.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Teresa Riley is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,766.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Chalokee Hunter is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,713.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Leon Prioleau works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Leon earned $72,584 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Corrections
Joseph Liggett works as a Administrative Manager I for Department of Corrections. Joseph earned $72,523 in 2026.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Corrections
Dorothy Koenig holds the role of Administrative Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,523.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, James Meek serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,391.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brittany Gamble is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,388.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Steven Loftis is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,387.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Lawson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $72,386 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Natasha Miller serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,290.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
David Poindexter is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,289.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Christopher Metts serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,285.
Web Developer/Department of Corrections
Heather Mcgee is a Web Developer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,276.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Randolph is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Henry Flint Jr is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $72,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Damian Jones works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Damian earned $72,257 in 2026.