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.
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Record list
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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
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.
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
William Kelly is a Program Manager II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $122,849.