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South Carolina / Department of Corrections

Agency file

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 69

Ashunti Yarborough

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

At Department of Corrections, Ashunti Yarborough serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,819.

Jaminkqua Ward

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Jaminkqua Ward holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.

Santana Smith

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Santana Smith works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Santana earned $50,819 in 2026.

Wanda Martin

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

Wanda Martin holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.

Sieka Lyerly

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

Sieka Lyerly holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.

Jeremy Dover

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Jeremy Dover holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.

Di'Carlos Navarro

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Di'Carlos Navarro is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,819.

Katrina Verdier Lang

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,819
Base pay
$50,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,819

Katrina Verdier Lang holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,819.

Sherice Tabron

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,785
Base pay
$50,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,785

Sherice Tabron works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Sherice earned $50,785 in 2026.

Roy Foreman

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Roy Foreman is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Garry Sowell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Garry Sowell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Hank Ardis

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Hank Ardis is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Mary Blue

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Mary Blue is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Joseph Johnson Ii

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Joseph Johnson Ii is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Denise Kirkland

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Denise Kirkland works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Denise earned $50,704 in 2026.

Harry Laurel

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Harry Laurel works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Harry earned $50,704 in 2026.

Claude Nesbitt

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Claude Nesbitt works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Claude earned $50,704 in 2026.

Ernell Jamison

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

At Department of Corrections, Ernell Jamison serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Tamisha Spann

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Tamisha Spann is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Roberta Johnson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

At Department of Corrections, Roberta Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Jonora Toney Jenkins

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

At Department of Corrections, Jonora Toney Jenkins serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Janet Junius

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Janet Junius is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

David Schnell

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

David Schnell holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Ronald Lambert

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Ronald Lambert holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Carolyn Jones

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Carolyn Jones works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Carolyn earned $50,704 in 2026.

Iris Gaskins

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

At Department of Corrections, Iris Gaskins serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Johnny Dubose

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Johnny Dubose works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Johnny earned $50,704 in 2026.

Harold Hatcher

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Harold Hatcher is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Michanne Eison

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

At Department of Corrections, Michanne Eison serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Justin Mcintosh

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Justin Mcintosh holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Sean Chapman

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Sean Chapman is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Davina Lykes

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Davina Lykes holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Beverly Robinson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Beverly Robinson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Cynthia Mosley

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Cynthia Mosley holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Gloria Stewart

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Gloria Stewart is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Robert Hood

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Robert Hood works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $50,704 in 2026.

Janice Williams

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Janice Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Janice earned $50,704 in 2026.

Thelma Hodge Brown

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Thelma Hodge Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Thelma earned $50,704 in 2026.

Sherry Mckinnon

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Sherry Mckinnon holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,704.

Debra Luz

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,704
Base pay
$50,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,704

Debra Luz is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.