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 29
Systems Administrator/Department of Public Safety
Daniel Hellerman holds the role of Systems Administrator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,758.
Public Information Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
Mary Riley is a Public Information Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $57,500.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ernest Hughes serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,491.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Kenneth Hoffman is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $57,361.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Brenton Wrigley works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Brenton earned $57,361 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Traizhan Jones holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,361.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Eugene Ramsey is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $57,361.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Michael Knox works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $57,361 in 2026.
Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Source-specific fields
Sandeep Kaur is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $57,283.
Supply Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Robert Weinert serves as a Supply Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,817.
Statistical & Resrch Analyt II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jeanette Lancaster serves as a Statistical & Resrch Analyt II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,786.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Dezzery Holloman holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,568.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Guillermo Santiago serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,568.
IT Security Specialist I/Department of Public Safety
Curtis Segers is a IT Security Specialist I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $56,455.
Case Worker II/Department of Public Safety
Armondo Alford works as a Case Worker II for Department of Public Safety. Armondo earned $56,206 in 2026.
Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
Jean Paul Abel works as a Inspector III for Department of Public Safety. Jean earned $56,025 in 2026.
Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
Breanna Hornsby is a Inspector III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $56,025.
Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
Brittany Johnson works as a Inspector III for Department of Public Safety. Brittany earned $56,025 in 2026.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Lynda Callaham is a Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $55,956.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Public Safety
Daniel Decker is a Endpoint Technician I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $55,816.
Endpoint Technician I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Dmuchowski serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,816.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Stephanie Shepherd serves as a Communications Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,502.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Stephen Carrigg is a Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $55,476.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
John Watts works as a Communications Coordinator for Department of Public Safety. John earned $55,476 in 2026.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Aviana Mcmahan holds the role of Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,476.
Communications Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
Aaron Gandy holds the role of Communications Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,476.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Yvonne Wooley serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,080.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Lareshia Riley Bauldrick serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,614.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
D'Ante Stroman is a Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $54,099.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Michael Stevens works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $54,099 in 2026.
Application Developer II/Department of Public Safety
Caleb Wilson is a Application Developer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $54,060.
Supply Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Ronald Collins is a Supply Manager II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $53,641.
General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Public Safety
Randall Cobia holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,585.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Quiara Boresahole works as a Law Enforcement Officer II for Department of Public Safety. Quiara earned $53,300 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
Dillon Sierra holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,300.
Law Enforcement Officer II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Nayibeth Sanchez serves as a Law Enforcement Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,300.
Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety
Kimeko White holds the role of Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,196.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
Kelly Snider works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Public Safety. Kelly earned $53,100 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Angelina Bertrand serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,100.
Digital Media Designer II/Department of Public Safety
Zachary Clark is a Digital Media Designer II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $53,040.