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 20
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Ovino 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
Robert Yates works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Sierra Calomeris 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
Austin Foster 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
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Zachary Summerford 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
Andrew Lynch 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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At Department of Public Safety, Brian Gordon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Arthur Gory works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Arthur earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Connor Barr serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Michael Phelan works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Andre Colon 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
Christopher Cannon 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
Darius Haynes works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Darius earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Samuel Lawson 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
Kevin Morrison works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kevin earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Adam Cutshall 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
At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Geathers serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Charles Owens serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Justice 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
La'Meisha Heath works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. La'Meisha earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Wesley Blackburn 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
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Anthony Mottola 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
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At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Gray serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Kyle Lyman serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,160.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Zachary Johnson works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Zachary earned $68,160 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Justin Pifer holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,160.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
William Parks is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,099.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
Sheila Eigner is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $68,099.
IT Security Specialist I/Department of Public Safety
Andrew Szakovits holds the role of IT Security Specialist I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,098.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Preston Kirk is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $67,898.
IT Security Specialist I/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Hague works as a IT Security Specialist I for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $67,811 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Elizabeth Hammond holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,730.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Elliott serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,540.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Chase Sprott works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Chase earned $67,510 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Andrew Burnette is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $67,510.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Lekia Richards is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $67,463.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ted Blanding serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,384.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Hannah Raper Martinez works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Hannah earned $67,384 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Melody Butler serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,384.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Iyetteyl Taylor Bell is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $67,349.