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 8
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Stephan Albrecht works as a Mental Health Professional III for Department of Corrections. Stephan earned $91,364 in 2026.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Chidale Blackwood is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $91,364.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Dominique Espana is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $91,364.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Katuria Norwood serves as a Mental Health Professional III. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,364.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
Mary Bramucci holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,839.
Training Director/Department of Corrections
Johnathon Moore holds the role of Training Director at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,778.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Corrections
Holly Astwood holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,778.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
David Hopta holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,754.
Application Developer III/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jerona Tate serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,674.
Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II/Department of Corrections
Rasheda Abrams works as a Risk Management & Compliance Analyst II for Department of Corrections. Rasheda earned $90,530 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Eugene Skipper Jr serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,509.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Wanda Allen works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Wanda earned $90,193 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kim Allen Plowden works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Kim earned $90,193 in 2026.
Administrative Manager II/Department of Corrections
Wanda Hawkins works as a Administrative Manager II for Department of Corrections. Wanda earned $90,000 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Cara Finley serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,999.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Evon Robinson Jr serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,999.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Casey O'Donnell holds the role of Certified Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,927.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Eva Mcleod is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,724.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Karla Mccall holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,724.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Stacy Wallen holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,724.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Amy Lamprecht works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Amy earned $89,724 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Lora Lafferty is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,724.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Erin Steedly is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,724.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Samantha Kapfer holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,724.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Quintin Morris is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,623.
Mental Health Professional III/Department of Corrections
Michael Rintelman is a Mental Health Professional III at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,623.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Corrections
Matthew Wentzel works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Corrections. Matthew earned $89,498 in 2026.
Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Christopher Eady serves as a Correctional Lieutenant. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,492.
Project Manager I/Department of Corrections
Brian Brandow holds the role of Project Manager I at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,380.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Shekena Peeples is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,253.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Benjamin Davis serves as a Correctional Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,246.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, John Stephens Ii serves as a Correctional Major. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,246.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Sammie Roberts holds the role of Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,246.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Toshea Jennings is a Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,246.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Tamika Grant works as a Correctional Major for Department of Corrections. Tamika earned $89,246 in 2026.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Joshua Mckie is a Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,246.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Falisha Meeks works as a Correctional Major for Department of Corrections. Falisha earned $89,246 in 2026.
Correctional Major/Department of Corrections
Matthew Gilreath is a Correctional Major at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,246.
Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections
Mario Jonas is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $89,194.
Program Manager I/Department of Corrections
Aurrah Rodgers is a Program Manager I at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $88,852.