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 48
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joshua Gifford Iii serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Kadidra Bell holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Mcmillan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Timothy Hodge serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tyler Wall serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Thomas Stokes works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $58,859 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Samantha Martini holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,859.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Abigayle Beam holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,851.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
James Taylor Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. James earned $58,743 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Jessica Jones is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,741.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Tiffani Bluford works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Tiffani earned $58,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Kimberly Williams is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Edwin Lopez serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Nadar Scott holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Laneisha Vinson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Laneisha earned $58,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Constance Sinkler holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Kwadeesha Taylor holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,704.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Abdul Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Abdul earned $58,704 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Dallas Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,704.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Marcie Lawrence works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Marcie earned $58,653 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Delano Kennedy holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,653.
Environmental/Health Manager II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Craig Neuendorf serves as a Environmental/Health Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,650.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Robert Ferguson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,564.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Shanelle Lloyd holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,497.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Gavin Hudson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,474.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Alexander White serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,469.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Myisha Sligh holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,435.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Paul Roberts works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Paul earned $58,426 in 2026.
Chaplain II/Department of Corrections
Bobby Hankerson is a Chaplain II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,421.
Chaplain II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Samuel Latta serves as a Chaplain II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,421.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Michealla Waters serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,391.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
Mary Nations is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,342.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Mitchell Alavarces is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,299.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shirley Mccants serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,283.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Angel Williams holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Jannette Boston holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Makeada Montgomery holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Austin Morris is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $58,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Joshua Moore serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,257.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Tiffany Ray works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Department of Corrections. Tiffany earned $58,257 in 2026.