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 31
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Robin Cooper serves as a Laboratory Technologist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,983.
Laboratory Technologist III/Department of Corrections
Kelly Spigner is a Laboratory Technologist III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,983.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tina Byrd serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,961.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Youlanda Mcdowell holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,950.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jay Lewis serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,891.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Uriah Brown holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,872.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Cynthia Anyomi works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Cynthia earned $65,859 in 2026.
Plumber II/Department of Corrections
Michael Brewer holds the role of Plumber II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,771.
Plumber II/Department of Corrections
Martin Fulmer is a Plumber II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,770.
Plumber II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jesse Raymond serves as a Plumber II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,770.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Adrian Fuentes Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,730.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Christophe Minger works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Christophe earned $65,729 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Mark Bethea is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,719.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Pequita Stukes Bradley holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,705.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Latoya Able serves as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,705.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I/Department of Corrections
Otis Timmons is a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,705.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Krystal Martin serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,705.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Keionda Bradley is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,705.
Benefits Manager I/Department of Corrections
Samantha Hart Pouge is a Benefits Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,705.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Corrections
Stephanie Burrows works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Corrections. Stephanie earned $65,705 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Roberts serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Julius Williams is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Gregory Holman Jr holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
David Nguyen works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. David earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Vanessa Harris is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Cynthia Akins works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Cynthia earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Alicia Hudson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Mary Bethea holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Abriell Conyers holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Doris Burgess holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
John Robinson Iii works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. John earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Louisa Jamison works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Louisa earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Anthony Letman serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Jackson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Timothy earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Eliott Harmon holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Cheryl Massey is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Reginald Weston serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
George Mckinney holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Nike Dasant works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Nike earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kysha Fogle is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,692.