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 22
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Little serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Hailey Bennett 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
Matthew Lindler 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
Lindsay Mcdaniel works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Lindsay earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Gerrin Coombs works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Gerrin earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Chase Cornell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Anthony Rivers 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
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Kyle Lewis 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
At Department of Public Safety, Terence Mcclain serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Pedro Merizalde 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 O'Brien 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
Ke Isaris Fair 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
Wade Hawkins 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
At Department of Public Safety, Jake Salter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Dillon Bullock works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Dillon earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Kaleb Meyer serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Chance Austin serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Christine Pennick works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Christine earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Lorenzo Kennedy serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Nicholas Lindley 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
Shannon White 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
At Department of Public Safety, Tyler Bunn serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Charles Jenkins 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
Caleb Forte 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
Brennen Boone 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
Kristain Johns works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Kristain earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Knight 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
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Montana Fisher works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Montana earned $64,760 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Michael Pinkstaff serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,760.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Kristina Hill serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,662.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Graham serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Andrew Kroto holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Greene serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Sebastian Shealy serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Michael Haltiwanger works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $63,923 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Robert Scott works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $63,923 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Triston Lawson is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Austin Swiger works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Austin earned $63,923 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
At Department of Public Safety, Desmond Bradley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,923.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Robert De Anne works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $63,923 in 2026.