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Department of Public Safety

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$92.1M
Employees
1,189
Median total
$73,444
Highest record
$237,487

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,472 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$60,761
$63,923
$73,444
$86,028
$100,823

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).

Largest job titles

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.

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Record list

Employees

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Robyn Edwards

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,881
Base pay
$100,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,881

At Department of Public Safety, Robyn Edwards serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,881.

James Mcclary

Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

James Mcclary works as a Program Manager I for Department of Public Safety. James earned $100,823 in 2026.

Edgar Enxuto

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Edgar Enxuto works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Edgar earned $100,823 in 2026.

Mark Danback

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Mark Danback holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Jay Staehr

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Jay Staehr serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

John Francis

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

John Francis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Christopher Wooten

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Wooten serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Daniel Utley

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Daniel Utley works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Daniel earned $100,823 in 2026.

Michael Allen

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Michael Allen works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $100,823 in 2026.

Adam Antley

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Adam Antley holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Reginald Mcfadden

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Reginald Mcfadden serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Ricky Martin

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Ricky Martin holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Bradley Norris

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Bradley Norris works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Bradley earned $100,823 in 2026.

Joseph White

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Joseph White serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Zachary Thompson

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Zachary Thompson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

David Spivey

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, David Spivey serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Joshua Brock

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Joshua Brock holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Katherine Bradacs

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Katherine Bradacs is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

Joel Hovis

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Joel Hovis is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

Kevin Singleton

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Kevin Singleton works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Kevin earned $100,823 in 2026.

Wilson Matthews

Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Wilson Matthews serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Ross Hartfield

Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Ross Hartfield serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Luis Morales

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Luis Morales is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

Jimmy Elrod

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Jimmy Elrod serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Michael Zang

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Michael Zang is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

David Dodson

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

David Dodson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Manley Harris

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Manley Harris holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Larry Bowers

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Larry Bowers is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

Clinton Fairey

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Clinton Fairey is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

Adam Klimek

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Adam Klimek serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Clinton Bostic

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Clinton Bostic holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.

Billy Tyler

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

Billy Tyler works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Billy earned $100,823 in 2026.

David Smith

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

David Smith is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

Gilmore Owens

Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Gilmore Owens works as a Program Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Gilmore earned $100,823 in 2026.

Kevin Caldwell

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, Kevin Caldwell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Matthew Gosnell

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Matthew Gosnell is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

David Johnson

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

David Johnson works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. David earned $100,823 in 2026.

Jason Smoak

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Jason Smoak is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $100,823.

James Reap

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

At Department of Public Safety, James Reap serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,823.

Cedric Morgan

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$100,823
Base pay
$100,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,823

Cedric Morgan holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,823.