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
August Foster works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. August earned $42,652 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Alexander Hunolt works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Alexander earned $42,651 in 2025.
Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety
Michael Alexander is a Senior Safety Inspector at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $42,641.
Technician III/Public Safety
Tracy Crede works as a Technician III for Public Safety. Tracy earned $42,628 in 2024.
Maint/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Steven Spencer holds the role of Maint/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,628.
Trooper/Public Safety
Collin Kinman works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Collin earned $42,616 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Alice Ward works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Alice earned $42,614 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Valerie Haslag serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,611.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kimberly Stegeman serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,604.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Tracy Medford works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Tracy earned $42,580 in 2025.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Devendra Polavarapu holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,580.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Harold Tarrants holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,580.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Stacie Robinson is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $42,574.
Trooper/Public Safety
Patrick Martin holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,558.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Madison Minze serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,556.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Julie Bentrup is a Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $42,555.
Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant/Public Safety
Kara Wilkening holds the role of Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,555.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Samantha Distler serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,555.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amber Haslag serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,555.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Shelia Alston holds the role of Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,555.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Public Safety
Kristopher George works as a Stores/Warehouse Associate for Public Safety. Kristopher earned $42,555 in 2025.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephanie Mccarty serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,554.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Ryan Pace holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,543.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christopher Schmidt serves as a Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,509.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
Mark Niece works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Public Safety. Mark earned $42,507 in 2025.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Kathy Tillman works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Kathy earned $42,505 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Cole Hinshaw works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Cole earned $42,502 in 2023.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Nathaniel Poynter is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $42,497.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Thomas Benner holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,497.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Londez Mccall holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,488.
Benefit Program Associate/Public Safety
Kya Harrell holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,474.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Danielle Heil holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,471.
Designated Princ Assistant-Div/Public Safety
Mary Redel holds the role of Designated Princ Assistant-Div at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,444.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jennifer Parker serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,442.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lori Hulett holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,430.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sandra Burdette is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $42,422.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Matter serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,394.
Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sheri Roach serves as a Clinical Caseworker. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,371.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Tracy Connell works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Tracy earned $42,362 in 2025.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Kelly Bench holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,361.