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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 7

Christopher Jewell

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$97,006
Base pay
$97,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,006

Christopher Jewell holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,006.

George Teasley

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,841
Base pay
$96,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,841

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$46,482

George Teasley works as a Trooper First Class 3 for Public Safety, Department Of. George earned $96,841 in 2025.

Marshall Moore

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,833
Base pay
$96,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,833

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,404

Marshall Moore works as a Gsp Sergeant for Public Safety, Department Of. Marshall earned $96,833 in 2025.

Rodney Patterson

Mccd Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,833
Base pay
$96,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,833

Rodney Patterson works as a Mccd Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Rodney earned $96,833 in 2025.

Michael Best

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,748
Base pay
$96,748
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,748

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$637

At Public Safety, Department Of, Michael Best serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,748.

Walter Wrighton

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,737
Base pay
$96,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,737

Walter Wrighton works as a Mccd Lieutenant for Public Safety, Department Of. Walter earned $96,737 in 2025.

Phillip Blackburn

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,737
Base pay
$96,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,737

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$112

Phillip Blackburn holds the role of Mccd Lieutenant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,737.

Brent Sanford

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,734
Base pay
$96,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,734

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,755

Brent Sanford works as a Gsp Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Brent earned $96,734 in 2025.

Gavin Lee

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,703
Base pay
$96,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,703

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$654

Gavin Lee works as a Gsp Sergeant for Public Safety, Department Of. Gavin earned $96,703 in 2025.

Jordan Watkins

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,665
Base pay
$96,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,665

At Public Safety, Department Of, Jordan Watkins serves as a Gsp Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,665.

Michael Bailey

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,665
Base pay
$96,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,665

Michael Bailey is a Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $96,665.

Sidney Miles

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,437
Base pay
$96,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,437

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$22,293

Sidney Miles is a Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $96,437.

Christian Siena

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,309
Base pay
$96,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,309

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,241

Christian Siena is a Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $96,309.

Hyman Bell

Mccd Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,290
Base pay
$96,290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,290

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$2,165

Hyman Bell works as a Mccd Sergeant First Class for Public Safety, Department Of. Hyman earned $96,290 in 2025.

Randall Bowden

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,083
Base pay
$96,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,083

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,032

Randall Bowden is a Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $96,083.

Susan Vaughn

Mccd Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,055
Base pay
$96,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,055

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$99

Susan Vaughn holds the role of Mccd Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,055.

Tommy Owen

Trooper First Class 3/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$96,030
Base pay
$96,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,030

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$112

Tommy Owen holds the role of Trooper First Class 3 at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,030.

Skyler Nettles

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,945
Base pay
$95,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,945

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$55

Skyler Nettles holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,945.

Matthew Nelson

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,915
Base pay
$95,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,915

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$884

Matthew Nelson works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Matthew earned $95,915 in 2025.

William Harrelson

Project Manager (Non-It) 2/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,907
Base pay
$95,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,907

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$5,283

William Harrelson works as a Project Manager (Non-It) 2 for Public Safety, Department Of. William earned $95,907 in 2025.

Monttez Shackelford

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,696
Base pay
$95,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,696

Monttez Shackelford works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Monttez earned $95,696 in 2025.

William Satterfield

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,688
Base pay
$95,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,688

William Satterfield holds the role of Mccd Lieutenant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,688.

Travis Roberts

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,664
Base pay
$95,664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,664

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,159

Travis Roberts holds the role of Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,664.

Matthew Macdonald

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,656
Base pay
$95,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,656

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,637

Matthew Macdonald holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,656.

Jackson Dean

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,637
Base pay
$95,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,637

Jackson Dean holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,637.

Christoph Ayers

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,608
Base pay
$95,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,608

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$221

Christoph Ayers is a Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $95,608.

Christopher Carlisle

Mccd Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,512
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$920

Christopher Carlisle works as a Mccd Lieutenant for Public Safety, Department Of. Christopher earned $95,512 in 2025.

Michael Nolen

Gsp Sergeant First Class/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,495
Base pay
$95,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,495

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$530

Michael Nolen holds the role of Gsp Sergeant First Class at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,495.

Joel Puckett

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,433
Base pay
$95,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,433

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$403

Joel Puckett holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,433.

Adam Denton

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,398
Base pay
$95,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,398

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$545

At Public Safety, Department Of, Adam Denton serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,398.

Nathan Truitt

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Nathan Truitt holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,098.

Asher Gray

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Asher Gray holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,098.

Adam Guest

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Adam Guest holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,098.

Caleb Wickstrom

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$23

Caleb Wickstrom holds the role of Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,098.

James Medler

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$4,740

At Public Safety, Department Of, James Medler serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,098.

Howard Brantley

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Howard Brantley is a Gsp Sergeant at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $95,098.

Joshua Bartlett

Gsp Sergeant/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,098
Base pay
$95,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,098

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$3,440

At Public Safety, Department Of, Joshua Bartlett serves as a Gsp Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,098.

Aaron Church

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,004
Base pay
$95,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,004

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,539

Aaron Church works as a Gsp Corporal for Public Safety, Department Of. Aaron earned $95,004 in 2025.

Antonio Gonzalez

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,004
Base pay
$95,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,004

Antonio Gonzalez holds the role of Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,004.

Ben Cheek

Gsp Corporal/Public Safety, Department Of

2025 total comp
$95,004
Base pay
$95,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,004

Ben Cheek holds the role of Gsp Corporal at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,004.