Missouri / Public Safety
Agency file
The Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 6,955 employees with median total compensation of $38,245; the highest distinct record was $187,511.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,955 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($38,245) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $103,418 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,327. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254.1M — | 6,760 — | $33,843 — |
| 2024 | $272.4M ▲ 7.2% | 7,032 ▲ 4.0% | $30,051 ▼ 11.2% |
| 2025 | $301.9M ▲ 10.8% | 6,955 ▼ 1.1% | $38,245 ▲ 27.3% |
Record list
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Captain/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Protected (Public Safety) serves as a Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,039.
Corporal/Public Safety
Nicholas Perez is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $99,951.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Tonya Schmidly holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,874.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Travis Peters holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,816.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Austin Royster works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Austin earned $99,789 in 2025.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jessica Seyer serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,786.
Corporal/Public Safety
Justin Ewing holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,697.
Corporal/Public Safety
Chase Pulley is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $99,639.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Parrish Lutz works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Parrish earned $99,634 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Kimberly Davis is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $99,594.
Corporal/Public Safety
Gary Daniels holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,583.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Leland Jones serves as a Assistant Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,567.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Justin Newsome works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Justin earned $99,470 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Jared Thompson holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,401.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Paula Heckes serves as a Assistant Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,367.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Cory Harding is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $99,303.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Ewers serves as a Chief Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,293.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
Kevin Braun works as a Chief Technician for Public Safety. Kevin earned $99,293 in 2025.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jeffery Schmidt serves as a Chief Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,293.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jackie Martin serves as a Chief Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,293.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Tyson Hartshorn works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Tyson earned $99,212 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Public Safety
Judy Murray works as a Designated Principal Assistant Department for Public Safety. Judy earned $99,197 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Barbara Littrell holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,121.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Matthew Nutt holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,985.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Tristan Royster works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Tristan earned $98,961 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Andrew Beckwith holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,882.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Mason Hollis works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Mason earned $98,784 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Markita Alexis works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Markita earned $98,778 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Paulsen serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,777.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Jessel Daugherty holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,774.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Colby Tierney holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,709.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Matthew Freeman holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,676.
Corporal/Public Safety
Mark Frigy holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,635.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Tyler Fuller works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Tyler earned $98,532 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Kordel Gibson holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,495.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
Michael Crase is a Assistant Chief Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $98,482.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Todd Cooper serves as a Assistant Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,481.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Brandon Gunby holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,480.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Blake Dettenwanger works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Blake earned $98,470 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Austin Leroux works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Austin earned $98,415 in 2025.