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 V/Department of Public Safety
Luther Harmon is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $94,598.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Cannon works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Joshua earned $94,598 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Baker serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,598.
Senior Systems Engineer/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Keel works as a Senior Systems Engineer for Department of Public Safety. Brandon earned $94,000 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, David Andis serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jessea James works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jessea earned $93,911 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jason Jones holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Phillip Darnell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Anthony Fox holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,911.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Angelica Gerald holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,425.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Goff holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,348.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Willie Mccauley is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Buddin serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Alex Woodberry holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Bower holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,411.