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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 8

Alfonso Prince

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Alfonso Prince serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

James Welsh

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

James Welsh is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

William Safford

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

William Safford works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. William earned $86,028 in 2026.

Jacob Ackerman

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Jacob Ackerman serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Rodney Beach

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Rodney Beach is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Christopher Cobb

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Christopher Cobb is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Adam Marshall

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Adam Marshall serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Nathanael Maxwell

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Nathanael Maxwell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Scott Michael

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Scott Michael serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Evan Tannenbaum

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Evan Tannenbaum serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Hunter Causey

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Hunter Causey serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Robert Rhyne

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Robert Rhyne works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Robert earned $86,028 in 2026.

Chad Fessler

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Chad Fessler serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Christopher Fix

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Christopher Fix is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Brian Hannigan

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Brian Hannigan holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Travis Tiller

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Travis Tiller is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Damien Primes

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Damien Primes works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Damien earned $86,028 in 2026.

Christopher Flitter

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Flitter serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Chad Lago

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Chad Lago is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Zachery Phillips

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
100

Zachery Phillips is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Christopher Arnold

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Christopher Arnold holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Christopher Wampler

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Christopher Wampler is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Bradley Hyatt

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Bradley Hyatt works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Bradley earned $86,028 in 2026.

Brandon Fennell

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Brandon Fennell serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Andrew Deal

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Andrew Deal is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Miguel Montes Vera

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Miguel Montes Vera serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Eric Perez

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Eric Perez serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Stephen Steagall

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Stephen Steagall serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Jordan Smith

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Jordan Smith holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Joshua Jakell

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Joshua Jakell holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Channing Lawson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Channing Lawson works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Channing earned $86,028 in 2026.

Bryan Hunter

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Bryan Hunter holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Aaron Rhodes

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Aaron Rhodes serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Jeremy Mcneal

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Jeremy Mcneal holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Caleb Austin

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Caleb Austin works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Caleb earned $86,028 in 2026.

Cameron Hendrix

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
2500

Cameron Hendrix is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.

Scott Durrenberger

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Scott Durrenberger serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Victor Jusino

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

Victor Jusino holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,028.

Jacob Prosser

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Jacob Prosser serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.

Donovan Lang

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$86,028
Base pay
$86,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,028

At Department of Public Safety, Donovan Lang serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.