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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
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

$0$126,500+

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

Highest-paid first / page 14

Sean York

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,351
Base pay
$84,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,351

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$85

Sean York holds the role of Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,351.

Jonathon Mason

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,303
Base pay
$84,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,303

Jonathon Mason works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Jonathon earned $84,303 in 2025.

Cameron Reese

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,270
Base pay
$84,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,270

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,168

Cameron Reese works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Cameron earned $84,270 in 2025.

David Cromer

Mccd Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,213
Base pay
$84,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,213

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$7,706

At Public Safety, Department Of, David Cromer serves as a Mccd Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,213.

William Bradford

Mccd Office 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,134
Base pay
$84,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,134

William Bradford works as a Mccd Office 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. William earned $84,134 in 2025.

David Greene

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,108
Base pay
$84,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,108

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$280

David Greene works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. David earned $84,108 in 2025.

Charles Tierney

Trooper First Class 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,087
Base pay
$84,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,087

Charles Tierney holds the role of Trooper First Class 1 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,087.

Nicholas Morris

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$84,046
Base pay
$84,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,046

Nicholas Morris is a Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $84,046.

Adrien Jean

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,988
Base pay
$83,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,988

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,396

Adrien Jean works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Adrien earned $83,988 in 2025.

Steven Harris

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,919
Base pay
$83,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,919

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,517

Steven Harris is a Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,919.

Loren Thomka

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,908
Base pay
$83,908
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,908

Loren Thomka works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Loren earned $83,908 in 2025.

Seferino Chavez

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,722
Base pay
$83,722
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,722

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,330

Seferino Chavez is a Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,722.

William Alligood

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,715
Base pay
$83,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,715

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$985

William Alligood is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,715.

Dallas Watson

Trooper/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,632
Base pay
$83,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,632

At Public Safety, Department Of, Dallas Watson serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,632.

Jeremy Cowart

Mccd Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,582
Base pay
$83,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,582

Jeremy Cowart holds the role of Mccd Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,582.

Denora Young

Grants Specialist Supervisor/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,520
Base pay
$83,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,520

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,225

Denora Young holds the role of Grants Specialist Supervisor at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,520.

Solomon Maye

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,489
Base pay
$83,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,489

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,992

Solomon Maye is a Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,489.

Jordan Buffington

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,489
Base pay
$83,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,489

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$12,218

Jordan Buffington is a Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,489.

Marquvious Majors

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,489
Base pay
$83,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,489

Marquvious Majors holds the role of Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,489.

William Hunn

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,483
Base pay
$83,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,483

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$583

William Hunn works as a Trooper First Class 2 for Public Safety, Department Of. William earned $83,483 in 2025.

William Grier

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,455
Base pay
$83,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,455

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$135

William Grier holds the role of Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,455.

Jason Mcclung

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,425
Base pay
$83,425
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,425

Jason Mcclung works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Jason earned $83,425 in 2025.

Benjamin Clarke

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,302
Base pay
$83,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,302

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$365

At Public Safety, Department Of, Benjamin Clarke serves as a Gsp Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,302.

Kelly Ward

Secretary, Executive/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,247
Base pay
$83,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,247

Kelly Ward works as a Secretary, Executive for Public Safety, Department Of. Kelly earned $83,247 in 2025.

Kirk Brown

Trooper First Class 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,237
Base pay
$83,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,237

Kirk Brown holds the role of Trooper First Class 2 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,237.

Jonathan Folendore

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Jonathan Folendore is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,215.

Bryan Joiner

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Bryan Joiner is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,215.

Anthony Talton

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Anthony Talton works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Anthony earned $83,215 in 2025.

William Cothron

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,954

William Cothron is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,215.

Mark Collier

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Mark Collier holds the role of Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,215.

Patrick Edwards

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Patrick Edwards is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,215.

Shon Aldridge

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$452

Shon Aldridge is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,215.

Patrick Orr

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$11,758

At Public Safety, Department Of, Patrick Orr serves as a Trooper First Class 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,215.

Christopher Cochran

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Christopher Cochran is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,215.

Nathaniel Roberts

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,733

Nathaniel Roberts holds the role of Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,215.

Abraham Chiesa

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,215
Base pay
$83,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,215

Abraham Chiesa works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Abraham earned $83,215 in 2025.

Trent Kirchhefer

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,195
Base pay
$83,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,195

Trent Kirchhefer works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Trent earned $83,195 in 2025.

Lisa Owens

Executive Administrative Assist 1/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,159
Base pay
$83,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,159

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,557

Lisa Owens works as a Executive Administrative Assist 1 for Public Safety, Department Of. Lisa earned $83,159 in 2025.

Randy Schofill

Mccd Office 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,103
Base pay
$83,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,103

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$681

Randy Schofill works as a Mccd Office 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. Randy earned $83,103 in 2025.

Jake Smith

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$83,089
Base pay
$83,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,089

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$782

Jake Smith is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $83,089.