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 11
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.
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
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 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
At Department of Public Safety, Brian Moyer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $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.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Xavier Burgos 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
At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Buckley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Bradly Suggs 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
Lee Kershner works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Lee earned $80,622 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Earnest holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Anthony Hubbard serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Mcadams 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
Wilbert Wilks works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Wilbert earned $80,622 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jason Toler serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jackie Bennett 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
Jimmy Payne works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Jimmy earned $80,622 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
William Carlson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Trevor Cannon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jared Griffith serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
David Harris works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. David earned $80,622 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Lawrence Floyd holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Johnny Davis holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Timothy Clarkson 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
Daniel Wright 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
Jason Eden holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Charles Terry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Smith holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jamie Edwards works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Jamie earned $80,622 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Michael Medley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jesse Horton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Cwynar serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Chase holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Allen Turner holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,622.