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Department of Corrections

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
2,813
Median total
$63,461
Highest record
$324,297

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,028$139,624+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$70,073 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,367
$56,475
$63,461
$73,918
$91,364

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 56

Tomeka Canty

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,023
Base pay
$56,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,023

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

At Department of Corrections, Tomeka Canty serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,023.

Antonio Campbell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,972
Base pay
$55,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,972

Antonio Campbell is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,972.

Sherry Polite

Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,963
Base pay
$55,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,963

Sherry Polite works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. Sherry earned $55,963 in 2026.

Deleon Mcelveen Jr

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,951
Base pay
$55,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,951

Deleon Mcelveen Jr works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Deleon earned $55,951 in 2026.

Jamil Choudhury

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,886
Base pay
$55,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,886

Jamil Choudhury holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,886.

Shawnae Murphy

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,849
Base pay
$55,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,849

At Department of Corrections, Shawnae Murphy serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,849.

Rochelle Sims

Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,849
Base pay
$55,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,849

At Department of Corrections, Rochelle Sims serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,849.

Patricia Campbell

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,849
Base pay
$55,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,849

Patricia Campbell holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,849.

James Long Jr

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,849
Base pay
$55,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,849

James Long Jr works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Corrections. James earned $55,849 in 2026.

Tony Easler

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,849
Base pay
$55,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,849

Tony Easler is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,849.

Calvin Grubbs

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Calvin Grubbs holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Alberta Chiles

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Alberta Chiles works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Alberta earned $55,704 in 2026.

Wendy Thompson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Wendy Thompson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Emily Anderson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Emily Anderson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Emily earned $55,704 in 2026.

Diana Rush

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Diana Rush holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Lamont Driffin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Lamont Driffin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Tom Harper Sr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Tom Harper Sr serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Shalonda Wilson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Shalonda Wilson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Shalonda earned $55,704 in 2026.

Daryll Shorter

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Daryll Shorter works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Daryll earned $55,704 in 2026.

Shurrial Miller

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Shurrial Miller works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Shurrial earned $55,704 in 2026.

Ebony Johnson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Ebony Johnson is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,704.

Corinne Coplin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Corinne Coplin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Shaun Clark

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Shaun Clark serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Wendall Burgess

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Wendall Burgess serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Maurice Brown

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Maurice Brown serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Kardezra Nelson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Kardezra Nelson works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Kardezra earned $55,704 in 2026.

Donna Wessinger

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Donna Wessinger serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

William Durst

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, William Durst serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Tyatta Davis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Tyatta Davis works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Tyatta earned $55,704 in 2026.

Virginia Thomas

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Virginia Thomas works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Virginia earned $55,704 in 2026.

Forest Werts

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Forest Werts works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Forest earned $55,704 in 2026.

Jeffery Shiver

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Jeffery Shiver holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Dallas Beckett

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Dallas Beckett works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Dallas earned $55,704 in 2026.

Odessa Martin Edmonds

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Odessa Martin Edmonds is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,704.

Robert Gathers

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Robert Gathers holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Esau Boulware Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, Esau Boulware Jr serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.

Schanen Davis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Schanen Davis holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,704.

Gregory Burgi

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Gregory Burgi works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Gregory earned $55,704 in 2026.

Adam Torres

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

Adam Torres is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $55,704.

John Pisarcik Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$55,704
Base pay
$55,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,704

At Department of Corrections, John Pisarcik Jr serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,704.