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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Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Stacy Engelhardt works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Stacy earned $30,733 in 2024.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Andrea Hoskins serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,715.
Technician III/Public Safety
Debra Castor holds the role of Technician III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,711.
Driver Examiner - Chief/Public Safety
Deborah Knox is a Driver Examiner - Chief at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $30,688.
Technician III/Public Safety
Courtney Huber is a Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
Emily Jenkins is a Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Andrea Long serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
Angela Tolbert holds the role of Technician III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
Melanie Branson works as a Technician III for Public Safety. Melanie earned $30,679 in 2024.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ashley Brewer serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Steven Casteel serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jaelin Harris serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
Stacey Hinson holds the role of Technician III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
April Masterson holds the role of Technician III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
Selena Malhotra is a Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $30,679.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Krystal Conn serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,679.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Sonia Osia is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $30,664.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
Makabe Perkins holds the role of Senior Apps Dvlpr at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,626.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Abigail Maddux works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Abigail earned $30,624 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Letha Nichols serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,606.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kamryn Hunt works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Kamryn earned $30,586 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eva Wright serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,567.
Accounts Supervisor/Public Safety
Haley Skyles works as a Accounts Supervisor for Public Safety. Haley earned $30,562 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Alyssa Mccarver holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,560.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Demontae Triplett works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Demontae earned $30,549 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Douglas Dunwiddie serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,518.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Devan Gentry works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Devan earned $30,514 in 2025.
Division Director/Public Safety
Steven White holds the role of Division Director at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,487.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kameron Gleghorn holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,471.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tamia Kent serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,461.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shannen Bush serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,435.
Personnel Officer I/Public Safety
Rachael Caldwell holds the role of Personnel Officer I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,430.
Intermediate Accountant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jeanie Huffman serves as a Intermediate Accountant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,429.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Jonathan Pinker is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $30,429.
Typist/Public Safety
Joyce Renick holds the role of Typist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,429.
Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
Cynthia Boeding is a Regulatory Auditor at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $30,415.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
Michael Thorne works as a Driver Examiner II for Public Safety. Michael earned $30,410 in 2023.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Megan Ferrell serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,398.
Criminalist I/Public Safety
Grant Miller works as a Criminalist I for Public Safety. Grant earned $30,381 in 2024.
Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety
Kevin Mathes holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,367.