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Department of Public Safety

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
1,189
Median total
$73,444
Highest record
$237,487

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,314$127,786+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,472 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$60,761
$63,923
$73,444
$86,028
$100,823

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 19

David Rabon

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

David Rabon works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. David earned $68,160 in 2026.

Bruce Horton

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Bruce Horton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Alexander Bryson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
1000

At Department of Public Safety, Alexander Bryson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Joshua Dill

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Joshua Dill holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

James Norman

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
800

James Norman is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Adam Eller

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Adam Eller holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Manuel Ilarraza

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Manuel Ilarraza works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Manuel earned $68,160 in 2026.

Ryan Davis

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Ryan Davis works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Ryan earned $68,160 in 2026.

Austin Reid

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
500

Austin Reid is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Steven Hafner

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
800

Steven Hafner is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Kenneth Scribellito

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Kenneth Scribellito works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kenneth earned $68,160 in 2026.

Tristen Cook

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

At Department of Public Safety, Tristen Cook serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Andrew Derrick

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Andrew Derrick holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Jason Nichols

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Jason Nichols holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Shameka Jenkins

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
800

Shameka Jenkins is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Lucius Greene

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Lucius Greene is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Nicholas Muns

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Nicholas Muns holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Kayla Windom

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Kayla Windom works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kayla earned $68,160 in 2026.

Benjamin Minor

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Benjamin Minor works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Benjamin earned $68,160 in 2026.

William Baker

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

At Department of Public Safety, William Baker serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Elena Daniele

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

At Department of Public Safety, Elena Daniele serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Thomas Johnson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Thomas Johnson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Adam Merritt

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Adam Merritt works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Adam earned $68,160 in 2026.

James Baker

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

James Baker holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Juan Mcgill

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Juan Mcgill holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Brandon Nicholson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Brandon Nicholson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Jeremiah Mcelreath

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

At Department of Public Safety, Jeremiah Mcelreath serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Franklin Rich

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Franklin Rich holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Javin Grant

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Javin Grant holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

John Dilworth

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

John Dilworth holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Connor Ackim

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Connor Ackim is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Jacob Packard

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

At Department of Public Safety, Jacob Packard serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Richard Lee

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Richard Lee is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,160.

Joshua Mccowan

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
200

Joshua Mccowan works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Joshua earned $68,160 in 2026.

Trent Colley

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Trent Colley holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Alan Oglesby

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
1000

Alan Oglesby works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Alan earned $68,160 in 2026.

Jordan Mcclure

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

At Department of Public Safety, Jordan Mcclure serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.

Mitchell Williams

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Mitchell Williams holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.

Bryce Johnson

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Bryce Johnson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Bryce earned $68,160 in 2026.

Steven Salerno

Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$68,160
Base pay
$68,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,160

Steven Salerno holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.