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
At Department of Public Safety, Donald Turner serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jack Parrish 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, Sally Farmer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Tony Gardner works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Tony earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Barton 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, Christopher Lee serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Whittney Benton 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
William Mcinville works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. William earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Standard serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Gregory Shropshire 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
Earl Williams Iii works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Earl earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Drake Johnson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Drake earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ralph Evans 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, Jeffrey Peavy serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Earl Cain 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
Steffonie Cockerill 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
Donald Weatherwalks 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
Matthew Coffin 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
Robert Fox 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
Tyler Landreth holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,193.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Price serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,990.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Bevins holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Larry Wilson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Tyler Lutcken works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Tyler earned $76,946 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Timothy Lucas is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Laginestra is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cynthia Burnham holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jordan Wright holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Kevin Betts works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kevin earned $76,946 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Demorian Priester serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ryan Leclaire serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,946.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Rust serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,483.
Database Administrator I/Department of Public Safety
John Steiner works as a Database Administrator I for Department of Public Safety. John earned $76,363 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Hudgins works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $76,296 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Laura Maule is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $76,284.