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 27
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terrence Barrett holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,982.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Carolyn Wright holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,881.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Darrell Bright holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,874.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Renee Heinrich holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,864.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Roberts serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Alton Aaron is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Melissa Thompson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
James Johnson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Zavia Collins is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Geraldine Badger serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Seata Brown works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Seata earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Patricia Barnes holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Justin Durant is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jacqueline Alford holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Allen Jones works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Allen earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Allen Rodgers serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Trenton Pauley is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Siquena Witherspoon works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Siquena earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brittney Pressley works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Brittney earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Dae'Shondra Stephens is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Aubree Garrison is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tristan Pierce works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tristan earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Gregory Truesdell holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Melissa Solis works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Melissa earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Calandra works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jennifer earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Elliott Pettus Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Taunya Pack works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Taunya earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Patrick Lemke is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ashley Jeter is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Angelina Payne works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Angelina earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sanni Adamu is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sherida Lewis holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Keontray Howard works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Keontray earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
William Mitchell works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. William earned $67,837 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Nicole Ayers is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,837.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Kaiser holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,837.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Steven Jankowski works as a Vocational Teacher for Department of Corrections. Steven earned $67,836 in 2026.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Stacy Hall holds the role of Vocational Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,836.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Victor Branham serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,836.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Robert Mccauley holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,829.