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Department of Public Safety

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
1,189
Median total
$73,444
Highest record
$237,487

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,314$127,786+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,472 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$60,761
$63,923
$73,444
$86,028
$100,823

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 30

Carol Randolph Davis

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,000
Base pay
$53,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,000

Carol Randolph Davis is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Elizabeth Martin

Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,000
Base pay
$53,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,000

Elizabeth Martin is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $53,000.

Charles Devault

Supply Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,909
Base pay
$52,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,909

Charles Devault works as a Supply Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Charles earned $52,909 in 2026.

Daniel Valente

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,674
Base pay
$52,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,674

Daniel Valente is a Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $52,674.

William Wilson

General Maintenance Technician III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,668
Base pay
$52,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,668

William Wilson holds the role of General Maintenance Technician III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,668.

Carrissa Shelton

Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,620
Base pay
$52,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,620

At Department of Public Safety, Carrissa Shelton serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,620.

Harriet Hodge

Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,620
Base pay
$52,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,620

At Department of Public Safety, Harriet Hodge serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,620.

Tracy Tillman

Program Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,461
Base pay
$52,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,461

Tracy Tillman is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $52,461.

Robert Aldrich

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Robert Aldrich holds the role of Endpoint Technician I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Lloyd Bonds

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Public Safety, Lloyd Bonds serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Dinasia Nathan

Case Worker I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$51,680
Base pay
$51,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,680

At Department of Public Safety, Dinasia Nathan serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,680.

Kiana Hobbs

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$51,310
Base pay
$51,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,310

Kiana Hobbs works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Public Safety. Kiana earned $51,310 in 2026.

Sherrie Gasque

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$51,098
Base pay
$51,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,098

Sherrie Gasque works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Public Safety. Sherrie earned $51,098 in 2026.

Darrian Brown

Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000

Darrian Brown works as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Darrian earned $51,000 in 2026.

Daniel Edmiston

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,946
Base pay
$50,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,946

Daniel Edmiston holds the role of Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,946.

Bradley Kennedy

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

At Department of Public Safety, Bradley Kennedy serves as a Communications Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,825.

Shelley Jones

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Shelley Jones holds the role of Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,825.

Taurean Kinard

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Taurean Kinard holds the role of Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,825.

Sandria Dickey

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Sandria Dickey holds the role of Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,825.

Andria Dickey

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

At Department of Public Safety, Andria Dickey serves as a Communications Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,825.

Ceterra Rogers

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Ceterra Rogers works as a Communications Specialist III for Department of Public Safety. Ceterra earned $50,825 in 2026.

Elizabeth Todd

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Elizabeth Todd works as a Communications Specialist III for Department of Public Safety. Elizabeth earned $50,825 in 2026.

Anitra Clark Peterson

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Anitra Clark Peterson holds the role of Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,825.

Sommer Broach

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,825
Base pay
$50,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,825

Sommer Broach is a Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $50,825.

Eunice Cunningham

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,322
Base pay
$50,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,322

At Department of Public Safety, Eunice Cunningham serves as a Communications Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,322.

Tijwana Mclone

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,322
Base pay
$50,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,322

Tijwana Mclone is a Communications Specialist III at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $50,322.

Jessica Kinzie

Communications Specialist III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,322
Base pay
$50,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,322

Jessica Kinzie works as a Communications Specialist III for Department of Public Safety. Jessica earned $50,322 in 2026.

Violet Stanley

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$50,314
Base pay
$50,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,314

At Department of Public Safety, Violet Stanley serves as a Administrative Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,314.