State of South Carolina Correctional Officer Pay

Based on 43 postings, Aug 2025–Oct 2026

State of South Carolina posted Correctional Officer pay of $50,575–$51,618/yr in October 2026. Across 43 postings (Aug 2025–Oct 2026) the posted ranges ran $40,000–$56,618/yr.

$50,575–$51,618/yr

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Correctional Officer - Food Service (#011337) - Kershaw CI, (Level II) Kershaw (LANCASTER)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $50,575–$51,618/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer - Food Service (016575) - Turbeville CI (Level II), Turbeville (CLARENDON)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $50,575–$51,618/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer (CBT Transport Team - 021094) - Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $55,575–$56,618/yr
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
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Correctional Officer - Food Service (013837) - Lieber CI (Level III), Ridgeville (DORCHESTER)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $55,575–$56,618/yr
Last seen Oct 9, 2026
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Correctional Officer II - UEDC

State of South Carolina

Full-time $48,635/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer II - CEDC

State of South Carolina

Full-time $48,635/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer II - MEDC/JDC

State of South Carolina

Full-time $48,635/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Correctional Officer

State of South Carolina

Full-time $45,575–$55,575/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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43PostingsAug 2025–Oct 2026
8Open right now
7Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Correctional Officer (020949) - Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)May 2026 $44,682–$50,000/yr → Aug 2026 $45,575–$51,000/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of South Carolina posted for Correctional Officer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Correctional Officer II - CEDCFirst posted Aug 2025
$40,000–$50,000/yr
Correctional OfficerFirst posted Aug 2025
$45,575–$55,575/yr
Correctional OfficerFirst posted Aug 2025
$44,682–$50,000/yr
Correctional Officer (020949) - Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND)First posted Aug 2026
$45,575–$51,000/yr
Correctional Officer (013275) - Lieber Travel TeamFirst posted Sep 2026
$55,575–$56,618/yr
Correctional Officer II - MEDC/JDCFirst posted Sep 2026
$48,635/yr
Correctional Officer - Food Service (016575) - Turbeville CI (Level II), Turbeville (CLARENDON)First posted Oct 2026
$50,575–$51,618/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Oct 2026
$50,575–$51,618/yr
IIPosted Sep 2026
$48,635/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Oct 7, 2026Correctional Officer - Food Service (#011337) - Kershaw CI, (Level II) Kershaw (LANCASTER)$50,575–$51,618/yr
Oct 6, 2026Correctional Officer - Food Service (016575) - Turbeville CI (Level II), Turbeville (CLARENDON)$50,575–$51,618/yr
Oct 4, 2026Correctional Officer (CBT Transport Team - 021094) - Columbia (RICHLAND)$55,575–$56,618/yr
Sep 30, 2026Correctional Officer - Food Service (013837) - Lieber CI (Level III), Ridgeville (DORCHESTER)$55,575–$56,618/yr
Sep 21, 2026Correctional Officer II - UEDC$48,635/yr
Sep 21, 2026Correctional Officer II - CEDC$48,635/yr
Sep 21, 2026Correctional Officer II - MEDC/JDC$48,635/yr
Sep 16, 2026Correctional Officer (013275) - Lieber Travel Team$55,575–$56,618/yr
Aug 22, 2026Correctional Officer (CBT Transport Team - 012975) - Columbia (RICHLAND)$44,682–$50,000/yr
Aug 19, 2026Correctional Officer - Food Service (#016011) - Kershaw CI, (Level II) Kershaw (LANCASTER)$44,682–$50,000/yr

State of South Carolina Correctional Officer Pay: FAQ

How much does State of South Carolina pay a Correctional Officer?

State of South Carolina's most recent Correctional Officer posting (October 2026) listed $50,575–$51,618/yr.

What is the Correctional Officer pay range at State of South Carolina?

Across 43 Correctional Officer postings from Aug 2025–Oct 2026, posted pay ran $40,000–$56,618/yr.

Has State of South Carolina Correctional Officer pay changed?

Yes. Correctional Officer (020949) - Agency Search Team, Columbia (RICHLAND): May 2026 $44,682–$50,000/yr → Aug 2026 $45,575–$51,000/yr.

What does each Correctional Officer level pay?

Base title: $50,575–$51,618/yr (Oct 2026); II: $48,635/yr (Sep 2026).