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 6
Database Administrator II/Department of Public Safety
Edwina Derrick holds the role of Database Administrator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,080.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Mark Lewis serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,688.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Crystal Salley serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,591.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jarod Johnson works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jarod earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
John Harter works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. John earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jamie Greene is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Hodge is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Michael Taylor serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Bradley Weathers serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Clyde Woods serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Phillip Odom serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Nix holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brandis Mcnulty is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Gregory Wiles works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Gregory earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Scott Norton holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Brian Freeman serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Lavonda Gabe works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Lavonda earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Larry Poston holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Starkey serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Butler holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Wagner works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Henry Ford works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Henry earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Mickey Barnett works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Mickey earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Robert Jackson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Michael Mckenzie holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ryan Conyers serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Delvin Brown works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Delvin earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
James Harris works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. James earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Orlando Devers is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jacob Atwood is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Tyler Bigg is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Cody Alexander holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,411.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Justin Blevins works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Justin earned $88,411 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
John Conley holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,128.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
William Lee holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,128.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Kristopher Bratcher works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Kristopher earned $88,128 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Nicholas Everhart works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Nicholas earned $88,128 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brian Travis is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $88,128.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Eren Demirer works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Eren earned $88,128 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Patrick Clark serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,128.