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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Hutto serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,487.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Dennis Boniecki is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Jeremy Leach works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Jeremy earned $115,896 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Clifton Hughes serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Elliott is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Joey Gambrell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Edward Collins works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Edward earned $115,896 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Justin Rogers is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
James Segars holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Darek Mcmurry holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Amery English works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Amery earned $115,896 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Derrick Gamble is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Darren Coleman holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Shelton works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $115,896 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Bronson Smith serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Ronald Heitzenrater works as a Law Enforcement Officer VI for Department of Public Safety. Ronald earned $115,896 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Stephen Craven is a Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Shaun Sherriff holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Bradley Dewitt serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Michael Tucker holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Quincy Brown serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Charles Norton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Boehm serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Anthony Darby serves as a Law Enforcement Officer VI. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Stephen Holmes holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Law Enforcement Officer VI/Department of Public Safety
Gabriel Colbert holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer VI at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,896.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Thomas White serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,896.
Program Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Larry Capell serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,740.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Kevin Boland works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Kevin earned $113,853 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brett Lind holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,284.
Attorney IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Saquisha Tobin serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,281.
IT Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jay Smith serves as a IT Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,258.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Shawnee Goodman serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,872.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Angela Campbell holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,872.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Traci Dove is a Program Manager I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $106,872.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Booker serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,323.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
Tyler Luther works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. Tyler earned $106,323 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, David Martin serves as a Law Enforcement Officer V. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,823.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
James Lane works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Public Safety. James earned $104,823 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Public Safety
Timothy Bush is a Law Enforcement Officer V at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $104,823.