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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Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Lisa Provost holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,106.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Garry Umphry works as a Commercial Vehicle Officer for Public Safety. Garry earned $8,106 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Donald Hartmann works as a Commercial Vehicle Officer for Public Safety. Donald earned $8,106 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Jeremy Rhoades works as a Commercial Vehicle Officer for Public Safety. Jeremy earned $8,106 in 2025.
Computer Information Technologist III/Public Safety
Lori Kirchner works as a Computer Information Technologist III for Public Safety. Lori earned $8,106 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Ryan Aldrich holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,106.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Karina Rice holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,103.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Pauline Forck serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,100.
Trooper/Public Safety
Kenneth Hall is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,096.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Gary England holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,096.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Terrie Hogan works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Terrie earned $8,091 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rebecca Hilton serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,084.
Health Program Specialist/Public Safety
Kerri Couch holds the role of Health Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,080.
Driver Examiner Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Terry Mcelyea serves as a Driver Examiner Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,077.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
William Henderson holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,073.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Gregory Stineman is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $8,068.
Trooper/Public Safety
Aaron Booker works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Aaron earned $8,066 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tamera Joseph works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Tamera earned $8,058 in 2023.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brittany Stroud serves as a Communications Operator II. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,057.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Isaac Kimball is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $8,054.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amanda Borntreger is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $8,052.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Melanie Fields is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $8,047.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Nichelle Lacy serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,043.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Elijah Stinson serves as a Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,035.
Trooper/Public Safety
James Williams is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,035.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Amy Hinds holds the role of Communications Operator III at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,034.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Joseph Reddick is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $8,029.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Summer Perez holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,028.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Rebecca Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Rebecca earned $8,028 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Christopher Gates works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Christopher earned $8,019 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Hannah Hamilton serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,017.
Communications Operator I/Public Safety
Hannah Stoelting holds the role of Communications Operator I at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,015.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
Scott Hawes is a Driver Examiner II at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,015.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Kathryn Ransome holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,014.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jessica Sandoval holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,005.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Elijah Leblanc holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,005.
Trooper/Public Safety
Levi Crowe is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,004.
Trooper/Public Safety
Collin Brown works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Collin earned $8,004 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
Zachary Chastain works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Zachary earned $8,004 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Samuel Ponder serves as a Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,004.