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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 10

Jason Cribb

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Jason Cribb holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Michael Tumlin

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Tumlin serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Bryan Mcdougald

Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Bryan Mcdougald holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

David Fouty

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

David Fouty works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. David earned $82,628 in 2026.

Russell Stewart

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Russell Stewart serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Marion Carpenter

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Marion Carpenter holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Marshall Webb

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Marshall Webb serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Thomas Moon

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Thomas Moon holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Richard Shell

Program Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Richard Shell is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Ilean Parker

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Ilean Parker works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Ilean earned $82,628 in 2026.

Jason Williams

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Jason Williams is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Carroll Koon

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Carroll Koon is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Nikeith Wallace

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Nikeith Wallace is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Travis Glover

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Travis Glover works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Travis earned $82,628 in 2026.

Thomas Starling

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Thomas Starling works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Thomas earned $82,628 in 2026.

Jessica Cooper

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Jessica Cooper works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jessica earned $82,628 in 2026.

Marlena Johnson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Marlena Johnson is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Eric Abney

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Eric Abney works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Eric earned $82,628 in 2026.

Marcus O'Dell

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Marcus O'Dell holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Joshua Gasque

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Joshua Gasque holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Jonathan Hughes

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Jonathan Hughes holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Shina Dewitt

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Shina Dewitt works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Shina earned $82,628 in 2026.

Michael Ford

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Source-specific fields

Unknown Field (x)
500

Michael Ford holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Christopher Woods

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Christopher Woods holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

James Hudson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

James Hudson is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Dakota Barnhart

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Dakota Barnhart serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Andrew Blair

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Blair serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Wayne Davidson

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Wayne Davidson serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Jeffrey Haigler

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Jeffrey Haigler holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Davis Logan

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Davis Logan serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Jacob Allen

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Jacob Allen works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Jacob earned $82,628 in 2026.

Alton May

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Alton May holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Phillip Clarke

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Phillip Clarke holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Zachary Smith

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Zachary Smith works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Zachary earned $82,628 in 2026.

Lena Butler

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Lena Butler works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Lena earned $82,628 in 2026.

Skylar King

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Skylar King holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,628.

Joshua Tuten

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Joshua Tuten is a Law Enforcement Officer IV at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,628.

Kenneth Warlick

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

At Department of Public Safety, Kenneth Warlick serves as a Law Enforcement Officer IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,628.

Andrew Bowles

Law Enforcement Officer IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$82,628
Base pay
$82,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,628

Andrew Bowles works as a Law Enforcement Officer IV for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $82,628 in 2026.