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 43
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Carmen Govan is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Brandon Gustyn works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Brandon earned $61,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Lori Jackson holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Steve Brown holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jason Foxworth works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Jason earned $61,206 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tammy Thaggard serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,206.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Derrick Bonner is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $61,206.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Traci Kirkland works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Traci earned $61,111 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tameka Doctor serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,055.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Sarah Henderson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,020.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Stephens Johnson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,965.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Eva Burnett serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,927.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Gossett works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Jennifer earned $60,830 in 2026.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Catherine Gonzalez holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,822.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Willie Murrell works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Willie earned $60,822 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, George Watson serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,815.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Angie Marion is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,804.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Nelson Spigner Ii serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,752.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shakayla Jenkins is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,741.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Barbara Blunt serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,705.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Edward Maldonado serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,669.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Franky Dosher serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,660.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Wanda Blanding serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,643.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Andrew Carson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,643.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Angel Boyd serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,643.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
Rebecca Ray is a Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
Sheila Adams is a Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
August Anderson is a Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
Cori Alston is a Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
Joseph Collins is a Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tony Garcia Gonzalez serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
Ira Peay holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,599.
Case Worker III/Department of Corrections
Christine Garcia is a Case Worker III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,599.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
James Malachi Iii holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,525.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Charlene White holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,513.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Gloria Roquemore is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,513.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Janiya Johnson is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $60,505.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Phillip Jett holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,444.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Janie Dial works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Janie earned $60,319 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Benjamin Mcbride holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,229.