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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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Tyrone Williams

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,073
Base pay
$82,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,073

Tyrone Williams works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Tyrone earned $82,073 in 2026.

John Mcwhorter

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$81,544
Base pay
$81,544
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,544

At Department of Public Safety, John Mcwhorter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,544.

David Bowers

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$81,222
Base pay
$81,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,222

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

David Bowers works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. David earned $81,222 in 2026.

Scott Hathaway

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Scott Hathaway is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Datrick Prince

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Datrick Prince is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Jeffrey Buckley

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Buckley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Bradly Suggs

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Bradly Suggs is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Michael Mcadams

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Michael Mcadams is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Wilbert Wilks

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Wilbert Wilks works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Wilbert earned $80,622 in 2026.

Jimmy Payne

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Jimmy Payne works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Jimmy earned $80,622 in 2026.

William Carlson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

William Carlson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Jason Eden

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Jason Eden holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Charles Terry

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Charles Terry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Joshua Smith

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Joshua Smith holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Jamie Edwards

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Jamie Edwards works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Jamie earned $80,622 in 2026.

Allen Turner

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Allen Turner holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Elizabeth Bozard

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Elizabeth Bozard serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Wesley Dorrell

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Wesley Dorrell is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Darren Botticelli

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Darren Botticelli is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Joshua Orth

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Joshua Orth is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Boris Alvarado

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

At Department of Public Safety, Boris Alvarado serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Tyron Mcallister

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Tyron Mcallister holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Joshua Kasson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Joshua Kasson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Mitchell Mccaskill

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Mitchell Mccaskill works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Mitchell earned $80,622 in 2026.

Troy Mcbride

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Troy Mcbride works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Troy earned $80,622 in 2026.

Arthur Hotaling

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Arthur Hotaling serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Trevor Cannon

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Trevor Cannon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Brian Moyer

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Brian Moyer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Xavier Burgos

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Xavier Burgos is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Lee Kershner

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Lee Kershner works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Lee earned $80,622 in 2026.

Michael Earnest

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Michael Earnest holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Anthony Hubbard

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Anthony Hubbard serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Jason Toler

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Jason Toler serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

Jackie Bennett

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Jackie Bennett is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Jared Griffith

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Jared Griffith serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.

David Harris

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

David Harris works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. David earned $80,622 in 2026.

Lawrence Floyd

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Lawrence Floyd holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Johnny Davis

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Johnny Davis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.

Timothy Clarkson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

Timothy Clarkson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.

Michael Medley

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,622
Base pay
$80,622
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,622

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Medley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.