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 9
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Michael Robertson works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Cody Degner 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
Joshua Caldwell 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
William Cook 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
Shawn Knotts works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Shawn earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Plyler 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
Hershel Phillips works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Hershel earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Tanner Begin serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Joseph Wynne 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, Ian Hughes serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Hunter Green 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
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Michael Ferrante 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, Ashleigh Outen serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Joseph Fahland works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Joseph earned $86,028 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Kevin Renneker serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,028.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
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Logan Link 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
Michael Gargiulo 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
Daniel Kemmer 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
Joshua Labrecque 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
Wilson Lewis 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
Justin Cook 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
Deon Hardy is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,028.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Amanda Neveu holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,530.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Aaron Salter works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Aaron earned $85,473 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Kashawnna Kennedy works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Kashawnna earned $85,270 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Public Safety
Christopher Grubbs works as a Attorney III for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $85,000 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Alicia Osborne is a Human Resources Manager II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $84,884.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Public Safety
Erin Andersen holds the role of Human Resources Manager II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,884.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Vincent Albert works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Vincent earned $84,628 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
Jess Driggers holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,485.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Megan Leath serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,447.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Tabitha Jenkins is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $84,314.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
David Jones works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. David earned $84,128 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
Nicholas Pye works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Nicholas earned $84,128 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Public Safety
Andrea Morris is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $84,095.
Statistician III/Department of Public Safety
Kenneth Long holds the role of Statistician III at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,516.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
James Pruitt works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. James earned $83,462 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, James Sarvis serves as a Law Enforcement Officer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,462.
Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety
At Department of Public Safety, Stephen Burgess serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,838.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Public Safety
James Rikard works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Public Safety. James earned $82,722 in 2026.