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Public Safety, Department Of

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Safety, Department Of provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 2,219 employees with median total compensation of $69,552; the highest distinct record was $207,050.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$143M
Employees
2,219
Median total
$69,552
Highest record
$207,050

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,219 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,552) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$64,443 (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
$20,680
$43,129
$69,552
$83,215
$98,053

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,053 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,680. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Trooper First Class 1
173 · $69,774
Trooper First Class 2
150 · $76,584
Trooper First Class 3
134 · $84,905
Gsp Corporal
108 · $88,028

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

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Justin Killingsworth

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,153
Base pay
$81,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,153

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$23

At Public Safety, Department Of, Justin Killingsworth serves as a Trooper First Class 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,153.

Cody Cantrell

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,141
Base pay
$81,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,141

Cody Cantrell is a Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $81,141.

Jeffery Dean

Director Public Safety Training/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,117
Base pay
$81,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,117

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,937

Jeffery Dean is a Director Public Safety Training at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $81,117.

James Howell

Mccd Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,070
Base pay
$81,070
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,070

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,009

James Howell is a Mccd Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $81,070.

Adam Kirk

Mccd Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,062
Base pay
$81,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,062

Adam Kirk holds the role of Mccd Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,062.

Justin Jones

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,041
Base pay
$81,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,041

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,091

Justin Jones holds the role of Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,041.

Drew Ellington

Mccd Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$81,023
Base pay
$81,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,023

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$175

Drew Ellington works as a Mccd Sergeant for Public Safety, Department Of. Drew earned $81,023 in 2025.

Austin Mathews

Trooper First Class 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,975
Base pay
$80,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,975

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$571

Austin Mathews holds the role of Trooper First Class 1 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,975.

Bruce Cheeseboro

Mccd Office 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,971
Base pay
$80,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,971

Bruce Cheeseboro holds the role of Mccd Office 1 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,971.

Marie Harris

HR Generalist 4/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,950
Base pay
$80,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,950

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,182

Marie Harris works as a HR Generalist 4 for Public Safety, Department Of. Marie earned $80,950 in 2025.

Nicholas Johnson

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,934
Base pay
$80,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,934

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$363

Nicholas Johnson is a Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,934.

John Hardwick

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,920
Base pay
$80,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,920

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$9,508

John Hardwick works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. John earned $80,920 in 2025.

James Martin

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,848
Base pay
$80,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,848

James Martin works as a Trooper First Class 2 for Public Safety, Department Of. James earned $80,848 in 2025.

Andrew PeeplesMay be multiple

Trooper First Class 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,825

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,851

Payroll for Andrew Peeples (Trooper First Class 1, Public Safety, Department Of) may cover more than one person; together they account for $80,825 in 2025.

Brent Helton

Trooper First Class 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,825
Base pay
$80,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,825

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,108

Brent Helton works as a Trooper First Class 1 for Public Safety, Department Of. Brent earned $80,825 in 2025.

Matthew White

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,822
Base pay
$80,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,822

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$55

Matthew White is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,822.

Cody Mitchell

Mccd Office 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,800
Base pay
$80,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,800

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,020

Cody Mitchell works as a Mccd Office 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Cody earned $80,800 in 2025.

Samuel Schmittou

Trooper/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,757
Base pay
$80,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,757

Samuel Schmittou works as a Trooper for Public Safety, Department Of. Samuel earned $80,757 in 2025.

David Gant

Trooper/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,718
Base pay
$80,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,718

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$112

At Public Safety, Department Of, David Gant serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,718.

William Thomas

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,691
Base pay
$80,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,691

William Thomas works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. William earned $80,691 in 2025.

Michael Moores

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,684
Base pay
$80,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,684

Michael Moores is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,684.

Payton Carradine

Trooper/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,658
Base pay
$80,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,658

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$170

Payton Carradine holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,658.

Max Webb

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,651
Base pay
$80,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,651

Max Webb works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Max earned $80,651 in 2025.

Jabri Horne

Trooper First Class 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,647
Base pay
$80,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,647

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$462

Jabri Horne is a Trooper First Class 1 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,647.

Alan Woods

Mccd Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,614
Base pay
$80,614
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,614

Alan Woods works as a Mccd Sergeant for Public Safety, Department Of. Alan earned $80,614 in 2025.

Ryan Simmons

Mccd Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,509
Base pay
$80,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,509

Ryan Simmons is a Mccd Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,509.

Gregory Cummings

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,486
Base pay
$80,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,486

Gregory Cummings is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,486.

Levi Perry

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,432
Base pay
$80,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,432

Levi Perry is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,432.

Edgar Bellorin

Trooper First Class 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,409
Base pay
$80,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,409

Edgar Bellorin is a Trooper First Class 1 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,409.

David Osborne

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,264
Base pay
$80,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,264

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$958

David Osborne is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,264.

Drue Green

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,189
Base pay
$80,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,189

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,592

Drue Green works as a Trooper First Class 2 for Public Safety, Department Of. Drue earned $80,189 in 2025.

Demetrius Survillion

Mccd Office 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,178
Base pay
$80,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,178

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,855

Demetrius Survillion works as a Mccd Office 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Demetrius earned $80,178 in 2025.

Arash Trugh

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,148
Base pay
$80,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,148

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$948

At Public Safety, Department Of, Arash Trugh serves as a Trooper First Class 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,148.

Timothy Edwards

Trooper/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,141
Base pay
$80,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,141

Timothy Edwards is a Trooper at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $80,141.

Sean Dyar

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,059
Base pay
$80,059
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,059

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$23

Sean Dyar holds the role of Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,059.

Glenn Altman

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,024
Base pay
$80,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,024

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$547

Glenn Altman works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Glenn earned $80,024 in 2025.

Nathaniel Wooten

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,024
Base pay
$80,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,024

At Public Safety, Department Of, Nathaniel Wooten serves as a Trooper First Class 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,024.

Marcus Marchant

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,024
Base pay
$80,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,024

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$573

Marcus Marchant works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Marcus earned $80,024 in 2025.

Lyle Thurmond

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,024
Base pay
$80,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,024

At Public Safety, Department Of, Lyle Thurmond serves as a Trooper First Class 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,024.

Kiefer Smith

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$80,024
Base pay
$80,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,024

Kiefer Smith holds the role of Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,024.