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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Motor Vehicle Inspector II/Public Safety
Brandy Cadwallader works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector II for Public Safety. Brandy earned $18,330 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Linda Osborne works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Linda earned $18,327 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
David Gilbert holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,322.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tyler Anderson serves as a Senior Commissioned Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,317.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Alexis Couch works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Alexis earned $18,302 in 2024.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Michael Doerr is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,290.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Madilynn Hopkins is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,274.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Tiffany Emory is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,273.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brittnie Phillips-Bey serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,261.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amelia Davis serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,251.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kevin Crites is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,241.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Nicole Bridger is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,171.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rhonda Weinkein serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,161.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mishayla Spraggins serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,155.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Christina Nichols is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,135.
Accounts Assistant/Public Safety
Emma Kliethermes is a Accounts Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,132.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Kindel Ward holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,109.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Morrow holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,103.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Nazar Bilich holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,097.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kendal Compton is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,088.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Chelsea Sanford is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,085.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Shannon Balver works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Shannon earned $18,084 in 2024.
Driver Examiner Supervisor/Public Safety
Donna Henman holds the role of Driver Examiner Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,077.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Mark Wightman holds the role of Driver Examiner I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,073.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Asa Bowling works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Asa earned $18,070 in 2025.
Senior Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kristen Cantrell serves as a Senior Clinical Caseworker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,069.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Laurie Curtis works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Laurie earned $18,055 in 2023.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Delores Knighten works as a Driver Examiner I for Public Safety. Delores earned $18,054 in 2024.
Health Information Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ava Kulkarni serves as a Health Information Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,046.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Sean Aylward works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Sean earned $18,040 in 2025.
Clerk/Public Safety
Roger Kempker is a Clerk at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,028.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Marcia Wallace is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,010.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Aileen Chavarria holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,008.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Kristen Barron holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,993.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Abigail Nelson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Abigail earned $17,991 in 2024.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
William Brester holds the role of Chief Technician at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,983.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Michelle Spickler works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Michelle earned $17,983 in 2025.
Barber/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Natalie Worland serves as a Barber. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,980.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Detroya Reed serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,977.
Lead Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Melissa Murr holds the role of Lead Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,972.