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 71
Chaplain II/Department of Corrections
Lester Bandy holds the role of Chaplain II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,473.
Chaplain II/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Charles Echols serves as a Chaplain II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,473.
Chaplain II/Department of Corrections
Bradford Mcclary holds the role of Chaplain II at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,473.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Shunta Montague serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,444.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Vanessa Singleton serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,224.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Keaira Jones is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,182.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
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Kimberly Reid is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $50,182.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
Elaine Arnette holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,182.
Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jessica Evancie serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,182.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
Latoya Reese works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. Latoya earned $50,118 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Rebekah Crider serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,028.