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 9
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Allison Brinson works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Allison earned $88,785 in 2026.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Corrections
Edgardo Alvarado is a Senior Network Administrator at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $88,685.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Floravia Jones is a Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $88,509.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Stacy Harris works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Stacy earned $88,120 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Brenda Williams serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,028.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
William Kankam Boateng holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,028.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Tracy Massey serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,028.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Sarah Taylor is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $88,028.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Amber Brookshire is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $88,028.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Barbara Collins works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Barbara earned $88,028 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Catherine Rimsky works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Catherine earned $88,028 in 2026.
Certified Teacher/Department of Corrections
Kherissa Burgess works as a Certified Teacher for Department of Corrections. Kherissa earned $87,952 in 2026.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Mark Finocchiaro serves as a Vocational Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,952.
Vocational Teacher/Department of Corrections
Jamie Jeter holds the role of Vocational Teacher at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,700.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Kelley Green is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Jason Spires serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Linda Mcrae works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Linda earned $87,559 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Tracy Brinton works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Tracy earned $87,559 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Jesse Pace is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Tina Chadwick is a Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Trevor Tidwell serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Kristie Preston serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Monica Lund holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Katie Burbes works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Katie earned $87,559 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Holly Reece holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Gabrielle Jacobs holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Christopher Costner works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Christopher earned $87,559 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Laurie Bonselaar works as a Registered Nurse, Institutional for Department of Corrections. Laurie earned $87,559 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Meri Tomasovic serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
Claudia Pinckney holds the role of Registered Nurse, Institutional at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,559.
Registered Nurse, Institutional/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sandra Mcclain serves as a Registered Nurse, Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,559.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Thomas Lasley works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $87,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Aisha Moore works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Aisha earned $87,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Alton Brown holds the role of Correctional Captain at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Patricia Moss serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Karl Von Mutius serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Teasha Fleming works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Teasha earned $87,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Daniel Cotter works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Daniel earned $87,509 in 2026.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
At Department of Corrections, Sharlyn John serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,509.
Correctional Captain/Department of Corrections
Walter Heflin works as a Correctional Captain for Department of Corrections. Walter earned $87,509 in 2026.