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 33
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Eric Scott holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Joseph Lancaster works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Joseph earned $65,144 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
James Davis Iii works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. James earned $65,144 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Jason Hale holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
John Wheeler Iii works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. John earned $65,144 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Zeb Dawson is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Charles Gibson holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Spencer Branham serves as a General Maintenance Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Durrer holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Michael Smith holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joshua Munn serves as a General Maintenance Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Richard Green works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Richard earned $65,144 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Dustin Curtis holds the role of General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
James Whitesides is a General Maintenance Technician IV at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Paul Watson serves as a General Maintenance Technician IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,144.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Soles works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Benjamin earned $65,144 in 2026.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Corrections
Daniel Mack works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Corrections. Daniel earned $65,144 in 2026.
Osha Officer/Department of Corrections
Francine Caiati is a Osha Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $65,144.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Markisha Kelley works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Markisha earned $65,120 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
James Miller holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,067.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brandy Kennedy works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Brandy earned $64,988 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Adam Edwards is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,905.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
John Houser works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. John earned $64,858 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kelly Jordan serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Dimitri Sabb holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terry James holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Timothy Henry is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,819.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brian Clark Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Brian earned $64,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Roland Halichilmal works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Roland earned $64,819 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Randy Williams serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,819.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Corrections
Lori Swinson holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,770.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Christine Mcclain serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,770.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Jarrett Greenway holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,762.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Christopher Jones works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $64,745 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Casey Goff works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Corrections. Casey earned $64,725 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Trevor Sherbert holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,725.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Richard Darling works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Corrections. Richard earned $64,725 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Amanda Griggs holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,725.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joshua Anderson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,725.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Sherri Morris holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,725.