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 28
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Peyton Thrasher is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,523.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Eagerton serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,523.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Erica Brooks works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Erica earned $60,523 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Hannah Gilstrap works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Hannah earned $60,523 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Zachery Brewster holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,523.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Channin Moore works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Channin earned $60,523 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Michael Hodge serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,523.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Cameron Molina serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,523.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Benjamin Bennett is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $60,350.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
Shannon Rea holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,250.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
April Polo holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,246.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
Maria Simmons works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Public Safety. Maria earned $60,229 in 2026.
Paralegal/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Paula Davis serves as a Paralegal. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,127.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Johnny Boston works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Public Safety. Johnny earned $59,779 in 2026.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Aleta Pride is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $59,675.
Visual Media Designer II/Department of Public Safety
Samuel Averette works as a Visual Media Designer II for Department of Public Safety. Samuel earned $59,670 in 2026.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Public Safety
Erick Jeffcoat holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,539.
Electrician I/Department of Public Safety
Eric Hudson is a Electrician I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $59,500.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Latonya Kelly works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Latonya earned $59,082 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Timothy Bolser serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Daniel Lucas is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Jordan Kirk works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Jordan earned $59,082 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Hyacinth Jacobs serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Amelia Robinson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Crim serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Terrence Mccray holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Matthew White is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Salters serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Grayson Shockley works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Grayson earned $59,082 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Tyler Helms is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Hutch Novacek holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,082.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Justin Catoe works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Justin earned $59,082 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Samuel Boone works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Samuel earned $59,082 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Chanel Swinnie is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $58,877.
Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
Charles Bridwell is a Inspector III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $58,827.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Adams works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Public Safety. Thomas earned $58,727 in 2026.
Network Technician II/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Floyd works as a Network Technician II for Department of Public Safety. Matthew earned $58,575 in 2026.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Kristie Branham is a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $58,434.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Shavonne Woodard serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,250.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Shawna Busbee serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,001.