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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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Kayla Law

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,230
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,230
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,230

At Public Safety, Kayla Law serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,230.

Courtney Nilges

Technician I/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,228
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,228

Courtney Nilges holds the role of Technician I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,228.

Stephanie Mcdonald

Criminalist II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,215
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,215
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,215

At Public Safety, Stephanie Mcdonald serves as a Criminalist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,215.

Hannah Masson

Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,206
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,206

Hannah Masson holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,206.

Terry Mears

Criminal Intel Analyst II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,204
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,204

Terry Mears works as a Criminal Intel Analyst II for Public Safety. Terry earned $9,204 in 2024.

Hannah Gilpin

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,196

Hannah Gilpin works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Hannah earned $9,196 in 2025.

Robert Toerper

Technician I/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,196

Robert Toerper works as a Technician I for Public Safety. Robert earned $9,196 in 2023.

Laurie Beckton

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,191
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,191

Laurie Beckton holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,191.

Anthony Wozniak

Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,189
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,189

Anthony Wozniak holds the role of Commissioned Investigator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,189.

David Hammond

Driver Examiner II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,177
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,177

At Public Safety, David Hammond serves as a Driver Examiner II. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,177.

Morgan Otto

Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,168
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,168

Morgan Otto holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,168.

Makabe Perkins

Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,159
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,159

Makabe Perkins is a Computer Information Technician Specialist I at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,159.

Rebecca Nelson

Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,159
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,159

Rebecca Nelson is a Computer Information Technician Specialist I at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,159.

Kamal Patterson

Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,159
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,159

Kamal Patterson is a Computer Information Technician Specialist I at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,159.

Colby Luebbert

Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,159
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,159

Colby Luebbert holds the role of Computer Information Technician Specialist I at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,159.

Bryan Wieberg

Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,159
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,159

Bryan Wieberg holds the role of Computer Information Technician Specialist I at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,159.

Rhonda Deichman

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,157
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,157
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,157

Rhonda Deichman holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,157.

Logan Jones

Laborer/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,150
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,150

Logan Jones works as a Laborer for Public Safety. Logan earned $9,150 in 2023.

Shannon Bedsworth

Legal Office Manager/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,133
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,133

Shannon Bedsworth is a Legal Office Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,133.

Leandra Campbell

Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,125
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,125

At Public Safety, Leandra Campbell serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,125.

Gary Daniels

Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,117
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,117

Gary Daniels holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,117.

Colten Henderson

Trooper/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,112
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,112

Colten Henderson works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Colten earned $9,112 in 2024.

Braxton Dautenhahn

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,110
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,110

At Public Safety, Braxton Dautenhahn serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,110.

Kristopher Wilkins

Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,092
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,092

Kristopher Wilkins holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,092.

Michael Howe

Cvo Supervisor/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,083
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,083

Michael Howe is a Cvo Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,083.

Shawn Meinhardt

Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,070
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,070
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,070

Shawn Meinhardt is a Capitol Police Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,070.

Rebecca Williams

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,065
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,065
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,065

At Public Safety, Rebecca Williams serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,065.

Rebecca Wilson

Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,061
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,061

Rebecca Wilson holds the role of Therapeutic Services Worker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,061.

Mahala Heseman

Clerk IV/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,059
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,059
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,059

Mahala Heseman holds the role of Clerk IV at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,059.

Tabitha Thornton

Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,050
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,050
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,050

Tabitha Thornton works as a Therapeutic Services Worker for Public Safety. Tabitha earned $9,050 in 2025.

Liberty Granger

Health Program Aide/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,033
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,033
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,033

Liberty Granger holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,033.

Brenda Gammons

Laundry Worker/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,027

Brenda Gammons works as a Laundry Worker for Public Safety. Brenda earned $9,027 in 2024.

Lori Wood

Communications Operator III/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,027

Lori Wood holds the role of Communications Operator III at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,027.

Denise Vincent

Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$9,024
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,024

At Public Safety, Denise Vincent serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,024.

Amber Jensen

Custodial Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,022
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,022
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,022

Amber Jensen is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $9,022.

Janeth Davila

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$9,022
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,022
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,022

Janeth Davila holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,022.

Jennifer West

Computer Information Technologist I/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$9,011
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,011
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,011

Jennifer West holds the role of Computer Information Technologist I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,011.

Andrea Brooks

Laundry Worker/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$8,998
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,998

At Public Safety, Andrea Brooks serves as a Laundry Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,998.

Amber Ingle

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$8,996
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,996
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,996

Amber Ingle works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Amber earned $8,996 in 2025.

Megan Wogan

Trainer/Auditor III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$8,995
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,995
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,995

Megan Wogan holds the role of Trainer/Auditor III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,995.