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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Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Trey Cressman serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,652.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Julia Knodell works as a Clerk-Typist III for Public Safety. Julia earned $20,636 in 2023.
Motor Vehicle Inspector I/Public Safety
Demetrius Willoughby holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,636.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Hannah Johnston works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Hannah earned $20,615 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Heaven Stapleton is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,602.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Aeriel Lingenfelser is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,585.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Emily Ash works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Emily earned $20,582 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kendal Hilderman holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,552.
Corporal/Public Safety
Adam Shipley works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Adam earned $20,517 in 2025.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Veronica Bailey serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,502.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tami Cruz holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,486.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Maisha Williams holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,477.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Terrie Hogan serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,476.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Darren Trout serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,471.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Faith Wise is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,464.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Faith Martin is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,464.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Kathrien Hufft works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Kathrien earned $20,461 in 2024.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Amy Helton is a Administrative Support Clerk at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,431.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Daniel Talken serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,428.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Laura Budd works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Laura earned $20,401 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lizette Garcia serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,399.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Raeley Henderson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Raeley earned $20,380 in 2025.
Grants Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Esperansa Matos serves as a Grants Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,377.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
Joshua Ward works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector for Public Safety. Joshua earned $20,364 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Emma Grohe holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,353.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
Jacob Buhr works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector for Public Safety. Jacob earned $20,352 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Roxton Bruce holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,344.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Michael Tackett works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Michael earned $20,341 in 2023.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jaimee Terry is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,340.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Michael Thorne is a Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,340.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Brenda Swaim is a Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,328.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Rebecca Orzech works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Rebecca earned $20,294 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Dale Morrow is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,293.
Capitol Police Corporal/Public Safety
Bradley Maclaughlin is a Capitol Police Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,274.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lariah Garcia holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,272.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Maryann Craigg works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Maryann earned $20,254 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Garrett Loring is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,245.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rhonda Henson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Rhonda earned $20,219 in 2023.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Amanda Gantt holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,219.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Benjamin Gaida is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,210.