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 7
Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
Brian Borough holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,858.
Attorney III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Meagan Chinnis serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,560.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Charles Holcombe works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Charles earned $87,287 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Nicole Bloodgood holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,058.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
Courtney Wiles is a Program Manager I at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $87,058.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Ivan Birochak works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. Ivan earned $86,781 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Greg Certain works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Greg earned $86,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Ernest Koty works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Ernest earned $86,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Keith Smith is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,628.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jack Mccaskill is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,628.
Program Manager I/Department of Public Safety
David Hilpisch works as a Program Manager I for Department of Public Safety. David earned $86,231 in 2026.
Payroll for Kenneth Small (Law Enforcement Officer IV, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Robert Dickey works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Todd Stevenson holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Lane serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Bradley Bastian works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Bradley earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jordan Sinclair is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Rucker is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Luke Perry serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Orlando Mccray is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Philip Morris works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Philip earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Robert Gleich holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brentley Lynch holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Aaron Campbell is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Bumgarner serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jared Revels works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jared earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Ronald Mccoon serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Brandon Faircloth holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Zachary Millsap works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Zachary earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jonathan White serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Jonathan Stephenson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Brown holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Matthew Greene is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Cory Cheshire holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Benjamin Lewis serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Thomas Graham works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Thomas earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Nicholls works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Cathy Miller serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Jonathon Deas works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jonathon earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Watson Ford works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Watson earned $86,028 in 2026.