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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Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tena Wenderski is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $23,445.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Julianne Samel holds the role of Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,444.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Leah Ternet works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Leah earned $23,433 in 2025.
Criminal Intel Analyst I/Public Safety
Alexander Fleetwood is a Criminal Intel Analyst I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $23,433.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Jasmine Richards holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,407.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Chelsea Williams works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Chelsea earned $23,388 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Shaylyn Cobb is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $23,384.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Grace Boettcher works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Grace earned $23,379 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ricky Gibson serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,376.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Rhonda Czarnecki works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Rhonda earned $23,363 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jasmine Gatewood serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,354.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jayceigh Lay is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $23,353.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Kennedy is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $23,348.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Pamela Nickles holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,342.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amanda Cook serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,322.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
Melissa Wells holds the role of Communications Operator II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,312.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Kiara Pippens is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $23,312.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Jerry Arnold works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Jerry earned $23,311 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
William Connor works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector for Public Safety. William earned $23,304 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Maricar Harris works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Maricar earned $23,286 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Evelyn Jackson holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,281.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Mckenna Jones holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,261.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Zane Gray serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,242.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Marion Chrysler works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Marion earned $23,242 in 2024.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Stacy Riddle works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Stacy earned $23,235 in 2023.
Computer Information Technologist I/Public Safety
Wyatt Ford holds the role of Computer Information Technologist I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,219.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jenna Bergthold holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,213.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Richard Buttram works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Richard earned $23,200 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Jennifer Smith works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Public Safety. Jennifer earned $23,192 in 2023.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sharon Patterson serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,190.
Capitol Police Corporal/Public Safety
Mary Groner works as a Capitol Police Corporal for Public Safety. Mary earned $23,185 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Newsom works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Ashley earned $23,181 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Daniel Hoerschgen is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $23,178.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cheryl Martin serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,167.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Barbara Villegas serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,161.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Alexis Holt is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $23,134.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lorieann Hunter serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,133.
Computer Information Technologist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joshua Crisp serves as a Computer Information Technologist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,129.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Dakoyta Hendrix is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $23,125.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephen House serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,118.