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 IV/Department of Public Safety
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Michael Ford holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Blair serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Allen works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jacob earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Alton May holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Skylar King holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Andrew Bowles works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Kevin Hogan holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Bryan Mcdougald holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
David Fouty works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. David earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Marshall Webb serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Moon holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Alan Link is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Ilean Parker works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Ilean earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Nikeith Wallace is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Eric Abney works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Eric earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Marcus O'Dell holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Gasque holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Shina Dewitt works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Shina earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
James Hudson is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Woods holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jonathan Hughes holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Wayne Davidson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Davis Logan serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Phillip Clarke holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Zachary Smith works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Zachary earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Lena Butler works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Lena earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Tuten is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Kenneth Warlick serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Daniel Webb is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Harold Moore holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Marvin Tabb Walker holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jonathan Taylor serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Kelly Griffeth works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Public Safety. Kelly earned $82,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jeffrey Haigler holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Dakota Barnhart serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Tyrone Williams works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Tyrone earned $82,073 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Mcwhorter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,544.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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David Bowers works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. David earned $81,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Scott Hathaway is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Datrick Prince is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,622.