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 32
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Alicia Houser Lindsay holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Lamont Parler works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Lamont earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Candace Simmons holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Corey Salley holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Angela Jenkins serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Pinson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,692.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Monica Norman works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Monica earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Sams works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $65,692 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Chree Shears is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,678.
Professional Auditor/Department of Corrections
Delanta Mccoy is a Professional Auditor at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,621.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Michael Peterson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,560.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Matthew Nugent serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,560.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Casey Brouillette holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,560.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Lutz serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,560.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Essence Arthur Byrd works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Essence earned $65,560 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Johnathon Smith holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,560.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Tyler Larck holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,491.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Joshua Witt holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,386.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Quilla Williams holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,381.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jaquan Mccoy holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,368.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tayanthony Roemeling serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,365.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Dorothy Mathis is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,243.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Shannon Payne holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Roger Hood works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Roger earned $65,213 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Trionda Mungo works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Trionda earned $65,213 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Pulaski holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Kimberly Smith works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Kimberly earned $65,213 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Alexander Wheeler works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Alexander earned $65,213 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Justin Butler is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tequila Rhodes serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Domonique Fields serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Corley Bridges holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shaniqua Duncan serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jeffery West Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jessie Simmons Iii holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,213.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sabrina Doughty serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,192.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shequita Williams works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Shequita earned $65,157 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
David Fulmer works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. David earned $65,144 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Michael Byrd is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Willie Raley Jr works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Willie earned $65,144 in 2026.