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
At Public Safety, Derrick Estes serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,715.
Trooper/Public Safety
Caz Edens is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,708.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ricky Carter serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,703.
Trooper/Public Safety
Benjamin Gregory holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,694.
Trooper/Public Safety
Marissa Rolls works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Marissa earned $41,693 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Ronald Stoneman works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Ronald earned $41,687 in 2025.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
Kelley Koontz holds the role of Therapeutic Services Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,680.
Trooper/Public Safety
Thomas Brewer is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $41,673.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Meredith Appling serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,667.
Assistant Chief Technician/Public Safety
Lauren Clausen works as a Assistant Chief Technician for Public Safety. Lauren earned $41,660 in 2024.
Special Assistant Technician/Public Safety
Joseph White is a Special Assistant Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,651.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Megan Higdon is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,650.
Accounts Assistant/Public Safety
Abigail Boswell holds the role of Accounts Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,638.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Sherie Diedrich is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,637.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jessica Penn serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,635.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jade Kerr works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jade earned $41,634 in 2025.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Sonya Yount holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,634.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rylei Moran holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,633.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Richard Dixson is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,628.
Driver Examiner Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brian Wallace serves as a Driver Examiner Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,626.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
Rebecca Nalle holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,621.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
Michele Schabbing holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,620.
Applications Developer/Public Safety
Jaley Flippin works as a Applications Developer for Public Safety. Jaley earned $41,594 in 2023.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Barbara Miller works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Barbara earned $41,592 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Natasha Sale serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,561.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Raven Gill is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $41,550.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jill Horvatin serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,542.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Leland Wall serves as a Driver Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,532.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Elizabeth Painter holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,510.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Brenda Farmer works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Brenda earned $41,507 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Anthony Helfrecht is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $41,506.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Mechelove Gardarsson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Mechelove earned $41,501 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
Jase Cox is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,489.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Johnny Luster holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,489.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Debra Mann works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Debra earned $41,464 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Michael Valdez is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,450.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Natalie Schmidt is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,449.
Accounts Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bryce Maasen serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,448.
Accounts Assistant/Public Safety
Oksana Elder is a Accounts Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $41,448.