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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 70

Christopher Foster Iii

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

Christopher Foster Iii is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Nichole Mcknight

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

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

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

Erica Jackson

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

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

Au'Terria 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

Au'Terria Brown is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Kirk Reed

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

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

Denise Benjamin

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

Daniel Kolb

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

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

Vanessa Durant

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

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

Everette Williams Jr

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

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

Laura Patterson

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

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

Azaleana Furman

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

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

Justin Gilliland

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

Judith Thacker

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, Judith Thacker serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Kimelia Conyers

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

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

James Beckert

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

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

Nadia Gossett

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

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

Aliyah Cataldo

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

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

Rocky Martinez Jr

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

Rocky Martinez Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,704.

Angela Livingston

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

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

Paul Reid

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

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

Cameron 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

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

Alexis Mclaurin

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

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

Jazmin Teas

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

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

Jennie Choice

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

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

Shawuna Evans

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

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

Taylor Abraham

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

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

Deandrea 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

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

Vincent Gripper

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

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

Jada Rogers

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

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

Dorothy Quattlebaum

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, Dorothy Quattlebaum serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,704.

Kaitlyn Robertson

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

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

Lashane 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

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

Toni Bracey

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

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

Olivia Cunningham

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

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

Porcher Rogers

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

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

Lynda Mcfarlin

Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,617
Base pay
$50,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,617

At Department of Corrections, Lynda Mcfarlin serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,617.

Kristen Davis

Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,617
Base pay
$50,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,617

Kristen Davis is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,617.

Daniele Dail Pedings

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,611
Base pay
$50,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,611

At Department of Corrections, Daniele Dail Pedings serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,611.

Russell Painter

Chaplain II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,474
Base pay
$50,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,474

Russell Painter is a Chaplain II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,474.

Cleveland Stokes

Chaplain II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$50,473
Base pay
$50,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,473

At Department of Corrections, Cleveland Stokes serves as a Chaplain II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,473.