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 III/Department of Public Safety
Jose Frayre is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $79,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Quinn is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $79,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Kevin Elia serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Daryl Giddings works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Daryl earned $79,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Casey Jones works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Casey earned $79,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Shumpert works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joshua earned $79,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Rowell works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joseph earned $78,722 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Bolt works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Brandon earned $78,722 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Mitchell Ridgeway works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Mitchell earned $78,722 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
William Bennett holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,722.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Hannah Davidson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Hannah earned $78,722 in 2026.
Eng/Eng Associate III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Simkins is a Eng/Eng Associate III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $78,655.
Senior Consultant/Department of Public Safety
Ashley Marczesky holds the role of Senior Consultant at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,453.
Human Resources Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Sandra Duffy holds the role of Human Resources Manager I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,220.
Senior Endpoint Technician/Department of Public Safety
Benjamin Strickland works as a Senior Endpoint Technician for Department of Public Safety. Benjamin earned $78,195 in 2026.
Visual/Digital Director I/Department of Public Safety
Athina Eargle holds the role of Visual/Digital Director I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,173.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Deloach holds the role of Procurement Manager I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,025.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Julia Reese is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,583.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Marion Winner works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Marion earned $77,311 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Angela Sparks serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,249.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
John Gilstrap works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. John earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Geter works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Rodgers holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Lavern Berry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Thornton works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cyrus Surratt holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Albright serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Lamb serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Warren holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Rodney Frick holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Sullivan holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Jeffery Williams is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joey Baldwin works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joey earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Kirkpatrick holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Jonathan Craig serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Graham is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Brian Kyzer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Thrasher serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Gregory Johnson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Gregory earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Toni Gaylord holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.