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 21
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Barker is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ronald Turner works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Ronald earned $67,349 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Alan Enzor holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Roger Watson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Travis Mcelreath holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Anna Bickham works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Anna earned $67,349 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Taylor Henry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Tyler Fagan serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Connell is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
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Joselys Monell Bonano holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,349.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
James Collie holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,349.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Melissa Vail serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,153.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Indyie Burris works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Public Safety. Indyie earned $67,060 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Kragh Kelling is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $66,987.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Edwards holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,687.
Public Information Director I/Department of Public Safety
Theodore Kulmala is a Public Information Director I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $66,575.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Patricia Helms works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Public Safety. Patricia earned $66,285 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Vivian Case holds the role of Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,275.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Hailey Kanipe is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $66,182.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Brittany Cain is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $66,182.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Nicole Wilson serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,164.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Public Safety
Derek Brown works as a Endpoint Technician II for Department of Public Safety. Derek earned $66,115 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Collin Aiello holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,029.
Human Resources Consultant I/Department of Public Safety
Carrie Davis holds the role of Human Resources Consultant I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,559.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Sidney Brock works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Sidney earned $65,456 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Brian Hilpisch works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Brian earned $65,366 in 2026.
Osha Officer/Department of Public Safety
Patrick Moss Jr works as a Osha Officer for Department of Public Safety. Patrick earned $65,137 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Public Safety
Joe Lubkin holds the role of Network Administrator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,124.
General Maintenance Technician IV/Department of Public Safety
Nathan Aldrich works as a General Maintenance Technician IV for Department of Public Safety. Nathan earned $64,791 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
William Foster is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
John Cardamone is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Eloise Robles works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Eloise earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Brandon Brierley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Adam Truesdale holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Carlo Rouse works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Carlo earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Brown holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Wylie is a Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ty'Neka Sanders works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Ty'Neka earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Justin Owens serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Baker holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,760.