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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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Jemal Cobb

Risk Management & Compliance Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$117,391
Base pay
$117,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,391

Jemal Cobb is a Risk Management & Compliance Manager I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $117,391.

Benjamin Hutto

Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$116,487
Base pay
$116,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,487

At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Hutto serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,487.

Jeremy Leach

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Jeremy Leach works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Jeremy earned $115,896 in 2026.

Amery English

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Amery English works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Amery earned $115,896 in 2026.

Darren Coleman

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Darren Coleman holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

Ronald Heitzenrater

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Ronald Heitzenrater works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Ronald earned $115,896 in 2026.

Stephen Craven

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Stephen Craven is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.

Shaun Sherriff

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Shaun Sherriff holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

Bradley Dewitt

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Bradley Dewitt serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Quincy Brown

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Quincy Brown serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Charles Norton

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Charles Norton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

Thomas White

Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Thomas White serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Joseph Elliott

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Joseph Elliott is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.

Clifton Hughes

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Clifton Hughes serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Joey Gambrell

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Joey Gambrell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Justin Rogers

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Justin Rogers is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.

Darek Mcmurry

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Darek Mcmurry holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

Derrick Gamble

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Derrick Gamble is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.

Christopher Shelton

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Christopher Shelton works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $115,896 in 2026.

Bronson Smith

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Bronson Smith serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Michael Tucker

Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Michael Tucker holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

John Boehm

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, John Boehm serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

Stephen Holmes

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Stephen Holmes holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

Gabriel Colbert

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Gabriel Colbert holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.

Edward Collins

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Edward Collins works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Edward earned $115,896 in 2026.

Dennis Boniecki

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

Dennis Boniecki is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.

Anthony Darby

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

At Department of Public Safety, Anthony Darby serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.

James Segars

Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$115,896
Base pay
$115,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,896

James Segars holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.