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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Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amber Schmieg serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,206.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sabrina Updegraff is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,203.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lauren Houchin is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,195.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Johnna Plybon is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,169.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Sarah Kelly is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,169.
Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety
Matthew Lannin holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,159.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Heaven Wells is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,155.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sierra Tracy holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,148.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Russell Booker is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,110.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Reven Sandoval works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Reven earned $20,109 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lisa Crowley serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,107.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Chianna Cowan is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,097.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Heaven Carter holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,096.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Tyler Cook is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,075.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Calli Nanney serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,073.
Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety
Nathan Winkler is a Motor Vehicle Inspector III at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,073.
Technician III/Public Safety
Nicholas Ahlefeld is a Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,068.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Connie Farrow serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,051.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Devin Chenoweth serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,045.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jenna Brown serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,021.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Tisha Todd is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,016.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Morgan Liebsch is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,006.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Allen Gately works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Allen earned $20,006 in 2025.
Clerk IV/Public Safety
Lori Burkemper works as a Clerk IV for Public Safety. Lori earned $20,005 in 2023.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, James Fulcher serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,977.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Nathan Ahern works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. Nathan earned $19,965 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Nastassia Mitchell holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,961.
Personnel Recreation Clerk I/Public Safety
Morgan Otto is a Personnel Recreation Clerk I at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $19,937.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jordan Gibbs works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jordan earned $19,935 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Adam Michels holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,932.
Criminalist I/Public Safety
Jonatan Reyes is a Criminalist I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $19,927.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Caleb Romans works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Caleb earned $19,921 in 2023.
Human Resources Assistant/Public Safety
Jeri Cooper is a Human Resources Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $19,921.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Janet Brakefield works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Janet earned $19,918 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Logan Mcdaniel serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,900.
Corporal/Public Safety
Dennis Mathes is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $19,898.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Harold King works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Harold earned $19,891 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sarah Lueckenotte serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,883.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Randall Hastings is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $19,861.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Keenan Cool serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,846.