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 22
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Victoria Griffin is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,757.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Eugene Hagood works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Eugene earned $71,757 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sheri Phillips is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,757.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Giddel Salazar is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,757.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Britney Johnson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,757.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Amond Avery Johnson works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Amond earned $71,757 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Clarence Davis Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,753.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
David Coker Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,751.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Tiffany Sims is a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,746.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Thomas is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,684.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Valeria Mcdonald serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,679.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Edwin Broome holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,605.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Tammy Love holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,485.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Joseph Zappola works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Joseph earned $71,429 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Mathew Odigili holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,400.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Wali Khan holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,384.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Hilton serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,242.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brett Johnston works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Brett earned $71,209 in 2026.
Public Information Director I/Department of Corrections
Joseph Cashion is a Public Information Director I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,180.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Corrections
Adam Lautenschlager works as a Visual/Digital Director I for Department of Corrections. Adam earned $71,180 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
David Dufort holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,152.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Tracy Brasher holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,061.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Rachel Gunter Garcia works as a Mental Health Professional II for Department of Corrections. Rachel earned $71,061 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Laquana Sheppard is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,061.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Kamren Davis is a Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,061.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Katherine Klein holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,060.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Dave Sane is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,060.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Michael Shealey works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $71,060 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Coata Kimbrell holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,059.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Anil Joseph serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,047.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Thomas Jackson Iv is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,047.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Donovon Freeze holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,005.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jason Pope is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,005.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Elliott Murray Ii serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,005.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ashley Cox is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $71,005.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Barry Coriell works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Barry earned $71,005 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Larry Gadson serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,953.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Taylor Houser serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,880.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Werts holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,843.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Oliver Lucas works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Oliver earned $70,837 in 2026.