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 28
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Ericka Moore works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Ericka earned $67,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Chadwick Muck works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Chadwick earned $67,732 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Charles Tennison holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,706.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Tyronda Hughes holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,678.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
Isabelle Dubose holds the role of Mental Health Professional II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,678.
Mental Health Professional II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Cali Dennison serves as a Mental Health Professional II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,678.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Angela Williams holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,677.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Dylan Tice holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,677.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
William Mclellan holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,663.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sharon Massey Windham works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Sharon earned $67,467 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Kelley Alston holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,386.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Demetrius Davis works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Demetrius earned $67,352 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Deanna Reddick holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,328.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Matthew Mccain holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,288.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Yolanda Aldrich serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,278.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Otwain Ford serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,230.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
James Coulter holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,172.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Kimberly Hill works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Kimberly earned $67,153 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Connie Buehner is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,153.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Brandon Williams is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,153.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Kymberlee Chestnutt is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $67,153.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kershena Davis holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,102.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Alexis Charles holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,071.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Harmon Baughman works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Harmon earned $67,061 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Robert O'Dell holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,051.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jasmine Johnson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,878.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sean Greenhill works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Sean earned $66,859 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Aaron Weaver serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,850.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tashana Grant serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,805.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Lewanna Jackson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,749.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Melinda Bouch is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Lang holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Christophe Elmore holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kennethia Freeman is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michelle Brown holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Anthony Briggs works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Anthony earned $66,706 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jason Wilson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Ronette Williams serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Donna Hall holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,706.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tyre Williams serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,706.