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 5
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Goff holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,348.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Willie Mccauley is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Alex Woodberry holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Bower holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, John Buddin serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Burnett is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $90,528.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brian Bryson works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Brian earned $90,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Tony Cannaday holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joshua Seibel is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Richard Gannon holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Chad Edwards is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Ladue works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $89,911 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Franklin Melendez holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Micah Frost is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Joseph Bell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jennifer Dubose is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Edward Haden serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
James Ashley holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Roland Bennett is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jonathan Oxandaboure holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Brandon Collins serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jeremy Threatt is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Aga serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Howard James serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
David Stephens holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brian Mungo is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Bradley Sawyer works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Bradley earned $89,911 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Chad Thompson is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Anthony Ashley serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Travis Methvin holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jon Morton is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Tyler Tidwell is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Freddie Rice holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Steven Sawyer holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Pinkerton is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Corum serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Bradley Tarter holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Steven Angeline serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jonathan Griffith holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,911.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Shane Boco is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,911.