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 18
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Bentrice Frazier works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Bentrice 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
At Department of Public Safety, Leonza Carter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $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
Alexander Laird works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Alexander earned $70,044 in 2026.
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.
Executive Assistant I/Department of Public Safety
Kathryn Catoe is a Executive Assistant I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $69,737.
Human Resources Consultant I/Department of Public Safety
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Nicholas German is a Human Resources Consultant I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $69,360.
Human Resources Consultant I/Department of Public Safety
Erin Ka Yin is a Human Resources Consultant I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $69,360.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Richard Roman holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,349.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Amber Grandstaff holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Brittany Glover serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,849.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Dennis Valpey serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,788.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Annette Horlback is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,646.
Statistician III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Samantha Zuidema serves as a Statistician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,240.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Webster holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Mitchell Wright works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Mitchell earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Mcintyre works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Emily Nafziger serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Hunter Martin is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Luke Shebuski works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Luke earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Joshua Hale is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Tyler Cox is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Sterling holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Vanessa Todd works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Vanessa earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Anthony Lehman works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Anthony earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Taylor Mcchesney works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Taylor earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Justin Wood works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Justin earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, William Campbell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joshuah Rauch works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joshuah earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Nicholas Schaeffer works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Nicholas earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Nicastro works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joseph earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jeremiah Deane is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Robert Cueto holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Kanneall Robinson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kanneall earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Terrence Boyd is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Justin Haynes serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Shaquanda Sweetmen is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Justin Hudson is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Cederick Greene is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.