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/Public Safety
Kevin Mathes is a Motor Vehicle Inspector at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,105.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Nora Spurling works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Nora earned $49,100 in 2025.
Food Service Manager/Public Safety
Valerie Dredge works as a Food Service Manager for Public Safety. Valerie earned $49,075 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Michael Wheeler holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,075.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rebeca Vosper works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Rebeca earned $49,065 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Wyatt Jones holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,047.
Technician III/Public Safety
Dana Graham is a Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $49,042.
Corporal/Public Safety
Gregory Moravec is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,029.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Angela Graham serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,015.
Senior Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ghassan Hourani serves as a Senior Therapeutic Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,011.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Courtney Huber is a Program Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,003.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Stephanie King holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,997.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Timothy Pulley is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $48,986.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Dorothy Holtmeyer holds the role of Program Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,975.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, April Masterson serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,975.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Credell Pratt is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $48,933.
Corporal/Public Safety
Stephen Cool works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Stephen earned $48,916 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Michael White holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,909.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Nicholas Regan serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,889.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Megan Watkins holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,878.
Stores/Warehouse Supervisor/Public Safety
Katie Jolliff works as a Stores/Warehouse Supervisor for Public Safety. Katie earned $48,875 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Edna Shelton works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Edna earned $48,871 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Timothy Merson works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Timothy earned $48,859 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Richard Wilcox holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,830.
Division Assistant Director/Public Safety
Elisha Carlock holds the role of Division Assistant Director at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,819.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Elisha Carlock holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,816.
Computer Information Technologist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rebecca Nelson serves as a Computer Information Technologist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,787.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rebecca Hoover serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,785.
Forensic Lab Technician/Public Safety
Nicholas Schriver is a Forensic Lab Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $48,767.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Krystal Conn serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,757.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Andrea Hoskins serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,756.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Cristobal Arredondo works as a Commercial Vehicle Off for Public Safety. Cristobal earned $48,740 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
Latisha Koetting is a Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $48,736.
Health Information Technician/Public Safety
Saima Tanoli holds the role of Health Information Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,731.
Senior Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Laurie Sanborn-Kelley serves as a Senior Clinical Caseworker. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,705.
Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety
Jimmy Stroup holds the role of Driver Examiner Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,703.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Marissa Club holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,703.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Kyle Elledge holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,698.
Corporal/Public Safety
Richard Walker works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Richard earned $48,675 in 2024.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
Howard Carter works as a Chief Technician for Public Safety. Howard earned $48,673 in 2025.