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 3
Attorney IV/Department of Corrections
Christina Bigelow is a Attorney IV at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $126,805.
IT Director I/Department of Corrections
Charles Moss is a IT Director I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $126,680.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
Richard Hodgkiss is a Program Manager III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $125,935.
Program Manager III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Melanie Davis serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,764.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Terrie Wallace serves as a Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,831.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Curtis Earley serves as a Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,831.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
John Palmer works as a Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. John earned $121,831 in 2026.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Brian Sanders works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Brian earned $121,206 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Richard Doran Jr holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,099.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Stephen Duncan holds the role of Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,860.
Academic Program Manager/Department of Corrections
Matthew Thompson works as a Academic Program Manager for Department of Corrections. Matthew earned $119,413 in 2026.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Brian Kendall is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $118,860.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Shane Jackson is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $118,860.
Pharmacist II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Pamela Feuerstein serves as a Pharmacist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,196.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Betty Smith serves as a Administrative Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,502.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
Nancy Haile is a Administrative Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $115,210.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Devin Gadson works as a Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Devin earned $114,415 in 2026.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Levern Cohen is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $114,415.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joseph Mcfadden serves as a Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,415.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Thomas Robertson works as a Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $114,415 in 2026.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Wilfredo Martell is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $114,415.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Tonya James is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $114,415.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Lashawn Peeples holds the role of Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,415.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Nance is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $114,415.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Isaiah Gray Jr holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,410.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Jana Hollis holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Daniel Harouff is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $113,255.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
Shannon Mixon holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,702.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ryan Mcdowell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,702.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Corrections
Cody Wilson works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Corrections. Cody earned $112,696 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Donna Strong serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,612.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Luther Woods serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,191.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Devin Carter holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Dwayne Hingleton serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Robert Andrews Jr is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $111,755.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Randall Williams holds the role of Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,625.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Frederick Hubbard works as a Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Frederick earned $111,625 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Lydell Chestnut works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Lydell earned $111,554 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Reginald Walthour Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,455.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Russell Rush serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,151.