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 15
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cynthia Burnham holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jordan Wright holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Bevins holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Larry Wilson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Kevin Betts works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kevin earned $76,946 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Tyler Lutcken works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Tyler earned $76,946 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Timothy Lucas is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Demorian Priester serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,946.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ryan Leclaire serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,946.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Rust serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,483.
Database Administrator I/Department of Public Safety
John Steiner works as a Database Administrator I for Department of Public Safety. John earned $76,363 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Hudgins works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $76,296 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Laura Maule is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $76,284.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Sabrina Culp works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Public Safety. Sabrina earned $75,643 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Austin Bratton serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Young serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,544.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Benjamin Hall is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $75,544.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Talima Richburg is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $75,170.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Sean Graham serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,076.
Senior Consultant/Department of Public Safety
Jeffrey Hill is a Senior Consultant at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $75,000.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Jerode Oliver works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Public Safety. Jerode earned $74,454 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Sheri Pence serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Hall is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Justin Spivey works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Justin earned $73,546 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Flowers works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Thomas earned $73,546 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Amber Smith works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Amber earned $73,546 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Lewis Metts is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ricky Threatt Ii serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Garrett Owens is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Toni Keisler is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,546.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Devon Mitchell works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Devon earned $73,546 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Bradley Vaught holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Crowe serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cesar Cuata Hernandez holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Austin Garrick holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Tyler Foster is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Frank Virzi serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Casy James serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Avery Taylor is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $73,444.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Siratt holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,444.