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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 5

Thomas Hamilton

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,651
Base pay
$103,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,651

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$224

Thomas Hamilton works as a Gsp Sergeant for Public Safety, Department Of. Thomas earned $103,651 in 2025.

James Metts

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,476
Base pay
$103,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,476

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$517

James Metts holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,476.

David Lacey

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,459
Base pay
$103,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,459

David Lacey works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. David earned $103,459 in 2025.

Rodney Harding

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,386
Base pay
$103,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,386

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,810

At Public Safety, Department Of, Rodney Harding serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,386.

Justin Hogan

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,276
Base pay
$103,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,276

Justin Hogan holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,276.

Jeremy Allison

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,173
Base pay
$103,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,173

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$857

Jeremy Allison is a Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $103,173.

Christopher Harris

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,116
Base pay
$103,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,116

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$796

Christopher Harris works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Christopher earned $103,116 in 2025.

Cory Croscutt

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,081
Base pay
$103,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,081

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$594

Cory Croscutt is a Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $103,081.

Travis Sanders

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,076
Base pay
$103,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,076

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$218

Travis Sanders works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Travis earned $103,076 in 2025.

Robert Abernathy

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,043
Base pay
$103,043
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,043

At Public Safety, Department Of, Robert Abernathy serves as a Mccd Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,043.

Stephen Strickland

Gsp Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$103,033
Base pay
$103,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,033

Stephen Strickland is a Gsp Lieutenant at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $103,033.

Marvin Searcy

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,877
Base pay
$102,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,877

Marvin Searcy works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Marvin earned $102,877 in 2025.

John Vanlandingham

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,877
Base pay
$102,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,877

At Public Safety, Department Of, John Vanlandingham serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,877.

Richard Fleming

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,876
Base pay
$102,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,876

At Public Safety, Department Of, Richard Fleming serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,876.

Michael Screws

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,876
Base pay
$102,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,876

At Public Safety, Department Of, Michael Screws serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,876.

Anthony Clark

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,839
Base pay
$102,839
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,839

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$421

At Public Safety, Department Of, Anthony Clark serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,839.

Royce Zah

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,835
Base pay
$102,835
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,835

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$164

Royce Zah is a Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $102,835.

Shannon Griffin

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,786
Base pay
$102,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,786

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,558

Shannon Griffin holds the role of Mccd Lieutenant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,786.

Jacob Fields

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,635
Base pay
$102,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,635

At Public Safety, Department Of, Jacob Fields serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,635.

Shane Copeland

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,635
Base pay
$102,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,635

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,859

At Public Safety, Department Of, Shane Copeland serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,635.

Shane Pierce

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,635
Base pay
$102,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,635

Shane Pierce holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,635.

Charles Parker

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,597
Base pay
$102,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,597

Charles Parker is a Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $102,597.

Carl Hutchinson

Director Facilities/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,228
Base pay
$102,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,228

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$870

Carl Hutchinson works as a Director Facilities for Public Safety, Department Of. Carl earned $102,228 in 2025.

Kevin Harrell

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$102,026
Base pay
$102,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,026

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$478

Kevin Harrell holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,026.

John Snipe

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,866
Base pay
$101,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,866

John Snipe is a Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $101,866.

Richard Fishel

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,685
Base pay
$101,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,685

At Public Safety, Department Of, Richard Fishel serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,685.

Laura Bohlander

Manager 2, Account/Financial Services/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,667
Base pay
$101,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,667

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,561

At Public Safety, Department Of, Laura Bohlander serves as a Manager 2, Account/Financial Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,667.

Robert Evans

Gsp Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,634
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,634

Robert Evans works as a Gsp Lieutenant for Public Safety, Department Of. Robert earned $101,634 in 2025.

Kendall Stanley

Mccd Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,613
Base pay
$101,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,613

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$448

Kendall Stanley works as a Mccd Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Kendall earned $101,613 in 2025.

Chad Harrison

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,385
Base pay
$101,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,385

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$910

At Public Safety, Department Of, Chad Harrison serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,385.

Ronald Warren

Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,339
Base pay
$101,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,339

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,727

Ronald Warren holds the role of Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,339.

Roger Hayes

Senior Manager 2, Business Ops/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,184
Base pay
$101,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,184

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$6,976

Roger Hayes works as a Senior Manager 2, Business Ops for Public Safety, Department Of. Roger earned $101,184 in 2025.

Garrett Smith

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,150
Base pay
$101,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,150

Garrett Smith works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Garrett earned $101,150 in 2025.

Stephen Burnham

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$101,118
Base pay
$101,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,118

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$10,395

Stephen Burnham holds the role of Mccd Lieutenant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,118.

Jerry Parrish

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$100,983
Base pay
$100,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,983

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,098

At Public Safety, Department Of, Jerry Parrish serves as a Gsp Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,983.

Jacob Bullock

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$100,983
Base pay
$100,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,983

Jacob Bullock is a Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $100,983.

David Laff

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$100,935
Base pay
$100,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,935

David Laff is a Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $100,935.

Joshua Riddle

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$100,935
Base pay
$100,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,935

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$995

Joshua Riddle works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Joshua earned $100,935 in 2025.

James Womble

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$100,935
Base pay
$100,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,935

James Womble holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,935.

Dustin Rozier

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$100,935
Base pay
$100,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,935

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$524

At Public Safety, Department Of, Dustin Rozier serves as a Gsp Sergeant First Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,935.