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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Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Addison Watson is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Jyrese Fore works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Jyrese earned $63,923 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Smith is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Bryson Pope serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Dean Doxtater is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Grant Babin is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Ivetteliz Arrington works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Ivetteliz earned $63,923 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Terrence Osei works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Terrence earned $63,923 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
James Phillips is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
William Holder holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Woodrow Tuttle serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,923.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Vickie Pratt is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,897.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ivy Brown serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,619.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Daryl Ford is a Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,531.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Laveetra Grant holds the role of Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,531.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Valerie Cotton serves as a Communications Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,531.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Corey Fulmer is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,491.