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 III/Department of Public Safety
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Nicholas Pearson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Nicholas earned $70,749 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Leonard Thompson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Charles Taylor holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Mapstone is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Michael Clark serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Furman Allen is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Phillip Ravan is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jesse Timmons works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Jesse earned $70,749 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Robert Spires serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Daniel Burke is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brian Comeau is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Hugh Stiastny holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Asheton Ryan works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Asheton earned $70,749 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ephraim Bailey works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Ephraim earned $70,749 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Bell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Krieger serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Kyle Avent works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kyle earned $70,749 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Eric Wilkes is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Barry Mcmanus holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,749.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Erick Thompson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,749.
Network Administrator/Department of Public Safety
Jason Austin is a Network Administrator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,714.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Jennifer Davis is a Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,713.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Shantell Chatfield serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,300.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Mary Byrd is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,300.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Weston Rivett holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,099.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Daniel Hoover works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Daniel earned $70,099 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Katrina Brigman works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Katrina earned $70,044 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Sammy Samuels is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Richard Finch serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Trey Patterson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Trey earned $70,044 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Bridwell holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ephraim Nkrumah is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Deweese works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Brandon earned $70,044 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ryan King is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ryan Lonchar is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cypheus Bunton works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Cypheus earned $70,044 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Melody Clea serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Sellers serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Bradley Robinson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $70,044.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Bryan Bowe holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,044.