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 5
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Kenneth Sharp holds the role of Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,941.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Evonne Saulter is a Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $105,941.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Erin Ferencik works as a Program Manager II for Department of Corrections. Erin earned $105,730 in 2026.
IT Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Henry Dingle Jr serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,730.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Richard Henry Jr works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Richard earned $105,295 in 2026.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Beulah Harrigan works as a Nurse Manager, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Beulah earned $105,283 in 2026.
Director of Strategic Communications/Department of Corrections
Chrysti Shain is a Director of Strategic Communications at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $105,129.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Yiasha Smith works as a Program Manager II for Department of Corrections. Yiasha earned $104,992 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Department of Corrections
Margaret Scott works as a Attorney IV for Department of Corrections. Margaret earned $104,662 in 2026.
Audits Manager II/Department of Corrections
Iris Mcneil works as a Audits Manager II for Department of Corrections. Iris earned $104,295 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Charlie Anderson Jr works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Charlie earned $104,013 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Williams holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Mcduffie holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Shawanda Washington holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Elaine Freeman holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
James Wakeley works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. James earned $104,013 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jayson Smith serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Michele Carter is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Christine Long holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Wantonta Golden serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Rose Graves works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Rose earned $104,013 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Jeanette Glenn Evelyn works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Jeanette earned $104,013 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Cathy Duncan works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Cathy earned $104,013 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Loretta Moore is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $104,013.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Jordan Williams is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $104,013.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager II/Department of Corrections
John Merrifield holds the role of Risk Management & Compliance Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,774.
Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, George Dodkin serves as a Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,357.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Tracey Fowler works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Tracey earned $103,183 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Corrections
Zondraia Johnson Holmes holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,973.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Angela Curtis is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $102,513.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
Scott Lewis is a Administrative Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,729.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jenny Rodriguez holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,656.
Nurse Manager, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kori Pocock holds the role of Nurse Manager, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,556.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tenisha Mickens Rush works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tenisha earned $101,481 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Consonya Washington holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, D'La Quanta Quick serves as a Associate Warden-Scdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Edward Tisdale Jr is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Yvonne Smith works as a Associate Warden-Scdc for Department of Corrections. Yvonne earned $101,477 in 2026.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Aubray Bailey is a Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $101,477.
Associate Warden-Scdc/Department of Corrections
Naomi Langford holds the role of Associate Warden-Scdc at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,477.