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 36
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Alexander Jim serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,590.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Sexton works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jonathan earned $63,581 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, David Edrington serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,515.
Network Administrator/Department of Corrections
Joseph Mclemore holds the role of Network Administrator at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,515.
Network Administrator/Department of Corrections
Joshua Bradley is a Network Administrator at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,515.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Teresa Brant is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,492.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Treval Sessions serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,461.
Technical Medical Asso II/Department of Corrections
Chimene Park works as a Technical Medical Asso II for Department of Corrections. Chimene earned $63,460 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Shevonne Graham works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Shevonne earned $63,446 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lisa Peer serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,446.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Brooke Phillips works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Brooke earned $63,446 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Carlton Brailsford holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,438.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Nicholas Turner holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,396.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Yvette Sims is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,350.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Robert Brewer holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,319.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
James Tidball Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. James earned $63,313 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Manideep Karukuri serves as a Application Developer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,278.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Taunya Walker holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,278.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sherrann Hodges is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,208.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Robert Brannon serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,107.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Kristy Covey holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,075.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Taylor works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Benjamin earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Khwantza Mcleish works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Khwantza earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Terri Holmes holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Alicia Moore Perkins is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Casey Bowen works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Casey earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jazmine Williams serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Dewaunn Mckan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Stacy Baber serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Robert Hector serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Teresa Benson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Teresa earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kameika Killingsworth holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Renea Burnside is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shane Ziolkowski is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Frederick Doe works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Frederick earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Sophie Douglas works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Sophie earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jameson Heath works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Jameson earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Teisha Brown holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,060.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
James Andrews works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. James earned $63,060 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Courtney Sorrenti holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,060.