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 13
Investigator IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Lee Guempel serves as a Investigator IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Frank Thompson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Geter works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Donald Weatherwalks is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Rodgers holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Lavern Berry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Gregory Fodor is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Genco serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Charles Dickens works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Charles earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Tony Dewitt serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Thornton works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cyrus Surratt holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Albright serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Jones serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
John Valdario holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ronald Deal is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Lamb serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Megan Johnson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Nicholas Miller works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Nicholas earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Warren holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Gilstrap is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Simpson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Rodney Frick holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
James Hicks holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Charles Lowder holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Sullivan holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
David Knox is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Hydrick is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Tony Bell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Jeffery Williams is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joey Baldwin works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joey earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Eric Thompson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Eric earned $77,222 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Kirkpatrick holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Jonathan Craig serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Phillips serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Kristopher Rogerson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Frank Cherry holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, William Tuten serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, David Hutto serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,222.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Graham is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $77,222.