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 4
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Nikeya Chavous is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,916.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Stacey Richardson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Corrections. Stacey earned $110,916 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Jason Lyles is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,916.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Tessie Smith is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,916.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Karin Ho is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,916.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Jesse Schopf is a Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,916.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Scott Bolman holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,916.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Brandi Lathan is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Katurah Gause works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Katurah earned $110,755 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Susan Duffy serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Yolanda Turner works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Yolanda earned $110,755 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Anthony Whittington serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Adam Gaulden holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Stanley Terry serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Ann Sheppard holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,755.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
William Brightharp Jr works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. William earned $110,755 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Clifford Ray Jr serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,748.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Allison Gordon is a Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,600.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sharon Williams serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,564.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Pamela Derrick is a Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,564.
Pharmacist II/Department of Corrections
Joshua Veres holds the role of Pharmacist II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,367.
Pharmacist I/Department of Corrections
Russell Whitworth is a Pharmacist I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,367.
Pharmacist I/Department of Corrections
Sara Kloke is a Pharmacist I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $110,367.
Pharmacist I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Wyatt Jones serves as a Pharmacist I. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,367.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Chrissy Mobley Gilmore holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,118.
Academic Program Manager/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rodney Zimmerman serves as a Academic Program Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,695.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Katherine Burgess serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,670.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Tracey Culick holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,670.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Maurice Hunter serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,054.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Timothy Clark is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $108,054.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Andre Williams holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,054.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Joseph Werts is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $108,054.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Trenton Smith holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,897.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, William Smith Jr serves as a Nurse Manager, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,897.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Victoria Abney works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Victoria earned $107,897 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Rhonda Williams holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,897.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Stacie Ervin holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,432.
Principal/Department of Corrections
Emanuel Alston works as a Principal for Department of Corrections. Emanuel earned $106,974 in 2026.
Principal/Department of Corrections
Relus Lucear Jr holds the role of Principal at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,884.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Samantha Adams is a Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $106,068.