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 7
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Martha Jones serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,905.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Willie Leggins holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,746.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Ben Freng works as a Correctional Major for Department of Corrections. Ben earned $94,746 in 2026.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Larry Morris works as a Correctional Major for Department of Corrections. Larry earned $94,746 in 2026.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Franklin Jones serves as a Correctional Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,746.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Jonathan Bennett holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,746.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Willie Ocean holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,746.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Franscina Gillard holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,746.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Brenda Fields is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $94,688.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Courtney Dixon works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Courtney earned $94,688 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Adetoro Sobowale serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,688.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kristina Dover is a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $94,509.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Lee Deane Mathis works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Lee earned $94,509 in 2026.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
Thomas Clark Jr holds the role of Administrative Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,340.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Ella Simmons is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $94,219.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Brandon Weaver works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Brandon earned $94,219 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Prentiss Meyers serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,980.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Thomas Lindler is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Marchelle Gittens holds the role of Nurse Supervisor, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,854.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Michael Beeler Jr holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,735.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
John Boswell is a Vocational Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $93,051.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
William Bowen works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Corrections. William earned $93,051 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Lillie Hutchinson serves as a Certified Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,051.
Project Manager II/Department of Corrections
Dennis Marriott Jr is a Project Manager II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $92,975.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Michael Gasque works as a Correctional Major for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $92,704 in 2026.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kevin Borem serves as a Correctional Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,704.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Carol Holmes holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,704.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
James Webb holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,704.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Charles Johnson is a Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $92,380.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Kathy Privott holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,380.
Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jennifer Hempton works as a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Jennifer earned $92,204 in 2026.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Paula Black is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $92,174.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Nicole Swartz holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,944.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Karen Geier is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $91,944.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Vanessa Marion serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,944.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Sonya Arthur works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Sonya earned $91,834 in 2026.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Hatdrena Pringle works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Hatdrena earned $91,605 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Marcus Thomas is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $91,364.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Loretta Harris is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $91,364.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Kathy Wyant holds the role of Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,364.