South Carolina / Department of Public Safety
Agency file
The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 1,189 employees with median total compensation of $73,444; the highest distinct record was $237,487.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,189 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,444) — 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 $100,823 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,761. 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 1
Agency Head/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Robert Woods serves as a Agency Head. Their 2026 pay totaled $237,487.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Williamson serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,487.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Public Safety
Michael Oliver is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $168,712.
Program Manager IV/Department of Public Safety
George Parker is a Program Manager IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $161,418.
IT Director II/Department of Public Safety
Regina Crolley is a IT Director II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $161,265.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Karl Boston serves as a Program Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,570.
Attorney VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Marcus Gore serves as a Attorney VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,208.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Public Safety
Dwayne Wilson is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $158,669.
Law Enforcement Officer VII/Department of Public Safety
Donald Banister holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VII at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,500.
Law Enforcement Officer VII/Department of Public Safety
John Manley holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VII at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,500.
Law Enforcement Officer VII/Department of Public Safety
Bobby Albert is a Law Enforcement Officer VII at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $152,500.
Law Enforcement Officer VII/Department of Public Safety
Kenneth Phelps is a Law Enforcement Officer VII at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $152,500.
Law Enforcement Officer VII/Department of Public Safety
Dwayne Brunson is a Law Enforcement Officer VII at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $152,500.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Serphia Curry serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,646.
Program Manager III/Department of Public Safety
Heather Fay works as a Program Manager III for Department of Public Safety. Heather earned $146,012 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Michael Thompson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,984.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Rupert Pope holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,237.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Nathaniel Lloyd is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $133,504.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Shawn Crosby is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $129,764.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Morf holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Mendel Rivers holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Lee Catoe serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Everick Patterson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Mayrant Gamble is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Kevin Brown is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Roger Hughes holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Shawn Stankus holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,786.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Patrick Mclean works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Patrick earned $127,786 in 2026.
Procurement Director/Department of Public Safety
Catherine Sprowls works as a Procurement Director for Department of Public Safety. Catherine earned $125,472 in 2026.
Data Architect/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Josiah Edwards serves as a Data Architect. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,963.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
Dirgen May works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Dirgen earned $124,707 in 2026.
IT Security Administrator/Department of Public Safety
Nathan Settlemyre holds the role of IT Security Administrator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,451.
Human Resources Director II/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Diana Brown serves as a Human Resources Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,712.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Julie Jeffers works as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II for Department of Public Safety. Julie earned $123,608 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
William Kelly is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $122,849.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Joyce Mccarty holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,849.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Emily Thomas works as a Program Manager II for Department of Public Safety. Emily earned $122,849 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Joie Brunson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,849.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Bennett works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Joshua earned $119,176 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Jemal Cobb is a Risk Management & Compliance Manager I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $117,391.