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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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Record list

Employees

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Robert Dickey

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Robert Dickey works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $86,028 in 2026.

James Lane

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, James Lane serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Bradley Bastian

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Bradley Bastian works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Bradley earned $86,028 in 2026.

Luke Perry

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Luke Perry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Philip Morris

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Philip Morris works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Philip earned $86,028 in 2026.

Robert Gleich

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Robert Gleich holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Brentley Lynch

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Brentley Lynch holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Aaron Campbell

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Aaron Campbell is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Jared Revels

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Jared Revels works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jared earned $86,028 in 2026.

Brandon Faircloth

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Brandon Faircloth holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Jonathan Stephenson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Jonathan Stephenson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Joseph Brown

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Joseph Brown holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Matthew Greene

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Matthew Greene is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Cathy Miller

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Cathy Miller serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Watson Ford

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Watson Ford works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Watson earned $86,028 in 2026.

Scott Michael

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Scott Michael serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Hunter Causey

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Hunter Causey serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Robert Rhyne

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Robert Rhyne works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $86,028 in 2026.

Brian Hannigan

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Brian Hannigan holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Damien Primes

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Damien Primes works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Damien earned $86,028 in 2026.

Christopher Flitter

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Flitter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Zachery Phillips

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
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Zachery Phillips is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Christopher Arnold

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Christopher Arnold holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Eric Perez

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Eric Perez serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Stephen Steagall

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Stephen Steagall serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Jordan Smith

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Jordan Smith holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Channing Lawson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Channing Lawson works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Channing earned $86,028 in 2026.

Bryan Hunter

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Bryan Hunter holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Scott Durrenberger

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Scott Durrenberger serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Victor Jusino

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Victor Jusino holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Donovan Lang

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Donovan Lang serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Cody Degner

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Cody Degner is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Christopher Plyler

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Christopher Plyler holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Hunter Green

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Hunter Green holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Joseph Fahland

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Joseph Fahland works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Joseph earned $86,028 in 2026.

Michael Gargiulo

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Michael Gargiulo holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Joshua Labrecque

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Joshua Labrecque is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Kenneth SmallMay be multiple

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028

Payroll for Kenneth Small (Law Enforcement Officer IV, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $86,028 in 2026.

Todd Stevenson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Todd Stevenson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.