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Public Safety

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$301.9M
Employees
6,955
Median total
$38,245
Highest record
$187,511

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 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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$43,407 (100%)
  • 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
$3,327
$8,200
$38,245
$66,556
$103,418

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).

Largest job titles

Direct Care Aide
431 · $3,934
Trooper 1St Class
363 · $82,970
Corporal
355 · $104,581
Sergeant
308 · $121,054

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

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James Johnson

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$120,042
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,042

James Johnson holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,042.

Michael Mcclure

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$120,029
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,029
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,029

Michael Mcclure holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,029.

Nathan Shinkle

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$120,026
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,026
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,026

Nathan Shinkle is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $120,026.

Brian Magnan

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,899
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,899
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,899

At Public Safety, Brian Magnan serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,899.

Shawn Altermatt

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,896
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,896
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,896

Shawn Altermatt works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Shawn earned $119,896 in 2025.

Devin Foust

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,887
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,887
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,887

Devin Foust is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $119,887.

Jason Philpott

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,792
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,792
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,792

Jason Philpott holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,792.

William Oliver

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,752
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,752
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,752

William Oliver holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,752.

Anthony Richerson

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,669
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,669
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,669

Anthony Richerson works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Anthony earned $119,669 in 2025.

Justin Lacy

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,649
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,649
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,649

Justin Lacy holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,649.

Benjamin Comer

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,626
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,626

Benjamin Comer is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $119,626.

Leonard Reed

Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,555
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,555

Leonard Reed holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,555.

Charles Hoff

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,525
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,525
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,525

At Public Safety, Charles Hoff serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,525.

Cory Stauffer

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,502
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,502
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,502

Cory Stauffer works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Cory earned $119,502 in 2025.

Michael Mizer

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,392
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,392
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,392

Michael Mizer is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $119,392.

Shannon Sitton

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,293
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,293

At Public Safety, Shannon Sitton serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,293.

Amy Johnson

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,194
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,194
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,194

Amy Johnson holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,194.

Robert Sanders

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,123

Robert Sanders holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,123.

Chadwick Kutzner

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,083
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,083

Chadwick Kutzner holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,083.

Bobby Riefle

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$119,019
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,019
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,019

Bobby Riefle works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Bobby earned $119,019 in 2025.

Andrew Armstrong

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,997
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,997
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,997

At Public Safety, Andrew Armstrong serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,997.

James Rongey

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,975
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,975
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,975

At Public Safety, James Rongey serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,975.

Derrick Powell

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,951
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,951
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,951

At Public Safety, Derrick Powell serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,951.

Jason Mctheeney

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,876
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,876
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,876

Jason Mctheeney works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Jason earned $118,876 in 2025.

James Ogden

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,876
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,876
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,876

James Ogden is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,876.

James Parks

Section Chief/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,849
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,849
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,849

At Public Safety, James Parks serves as a Section Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,849.

Carisa Goins

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,650
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,650

Carisa Goins is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,650.

William Sevier

Lieutenant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,645
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,645

William Sevier holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,645.

John Mason

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,552
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,552

John Mason is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,552.

Robert Davis

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,516
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,516
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,516

Robert Davis holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,516.

William Lashmet

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,468
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,468

William Lashmet is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,468.

Brent Fowler

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,439
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,439
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,439

At Public Safety, Brent Fowler serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,439.

Jeffrey Day

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,368
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,368
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,368

Jeffrey Day is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,368.

Christopher Nicholson

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,334
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,334

Christopher Nicholson works as a Chief Operator for Public Safety. Christopher earned $118,334 in 2025.

William Laughlin

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,253
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,253

At Public Safety, William Laughlin serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,253.

Thomas Young

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,253
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,253

At Public Safety, Thomas Young serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,253.

Robert Greenan

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,253
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,253

Robert Greenan is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,253.

Shawn Dougherty

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,248
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,248

Shawn Dougherty works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Shawn earned $118,248 in 2025.

Terry Cassil

Designated Principal Assistant Division/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,211
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,211

At Public Safety, Terry Cassil serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,211.

Joseph Peart

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$118,131
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,131

Joseph Peart is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $118,131.