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 34
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Corrections
Andrew Hayes holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,725.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Cassandra Harrison is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,686.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Lauren Crowell holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,625.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Mary Mcphail is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,609.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tina Shannon is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,561.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Erika Grissett works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Erika earned $64,561 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Eric Hurley holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,561.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Fonda Walker is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,421.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Micheal Smith works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Micheal earned $64,408 in 2026.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Corrections
Corie Ann Barker Seepersaud works as a Procurement Manager I for Department of Corrections. Corie earned $64,389 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joyce Palmer serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Deborah Mccord is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Donnie Rich works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Donnie earned $64,359 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Robert Davis works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $64,359 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Mccartha Hawkins holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ronald Rogers holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ashley Bryant is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Asha Few is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Christopher Lebron is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jose Brito serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Rachel Mussen is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Tonyal Mcbride works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Tonyal earned $64,359 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Rodney Wingard Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Rodney earned $64,359 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Charles Welchel is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Christine Rossell serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,359.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Michelle Wilson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Michelle earned $64,359 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
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Tyrus Webb holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Brendan Kevan is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, James Bridges Iii serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joseph Wingard serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jacob Thompson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Joshua Brown works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Joshua earned $64,319 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Steven Swygert holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shante Yi serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,319.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Marie Harveland holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,292.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Edwina Wilson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,284.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Ryan Meetze is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,264.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Bethany Goodrich serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,233.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Sarah Myers is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $64,144.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Christopher Thompson holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,125.