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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Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety
Anthony Luebbering works as a Senior Auto/Marine Technician for Public Safety. Anthony earned $62,961 in 2025.
Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Valerie Adams serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,954.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Bridget Straley holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,916.
Compliance Inspection Supervisor/Public Safety
Ronald Thompson is a Compliance Inspection Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $62,901.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ellen Joshlin serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,855.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Robert Allee serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,840.
Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup/Public Safety
Joseph Eldred holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,813.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Aaron Grainger serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,805.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
Erin Haseltine is a Criminalist Supervisor at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,751.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Haven Clemons serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,737.
Criminalist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Garrett Schmitz serves as a Criminalist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,727.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
David Beck holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,702.
Research/Data Analyst/Public Safety
Cameron Lauf is a Research/Data Analyst at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $62,662.
Senior Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
Mark Muetzel works as a Senior Clinical Caseworker for Public Safety. Mark earned $62,643 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Wes Graham serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,620.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Howe serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,598.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Mark Lamphier is a Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $62,543.
Corporal/Public Safety
Matthew Neely is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $62,485.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Sarah Brown is a Senior Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $62,481.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
Kristina Mehl is a Criminalist Supervisor at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,399.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
Lindsay Kenney is a Criminalist Supervisor at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,399.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jacob Smith serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,382.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mindy Dailey serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,379.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Darrell Cook serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,343.
Motor Vehicle Chief/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jonathan Butner serves as a Motor Vehicle Chief. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,328.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Lisa Provost holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,310.
Corporal/Public Safety
Mark Benson works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Mark earned $62,278 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
William Sims works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. William earned $62,255 in 2024.
Advanced Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety
Emily Schepker is a Advanced Emergency Management Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $62,251.
Corporal/Public Safety
Marcus Schlief works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Marcus earned $62,236 in 2025.
Advanced Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety
Valarie Siebert works as a Advanced Emergency Management Officer for Public Safety. Valarie earned $62,153 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Amelia Jaegers holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,144.
Forensic Scientist Trainee/Public Safety
Patricia Mcdaniel holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,133.
Corporal/Public Safety
Jerod Crump is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,098.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
Donald Reilly works as a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup for Public Safety. Donald earned $62,081 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Dylan Wilburn works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Dylan earned $62,061 in 2025.
Senior Client Supp Technician/Public Safety
Shannon Mccormick is a Senior Client Supp Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $61,911.
Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety
Rachael Caldwell holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,907.
Specialist Trades Worker/Public Safety
Matthew Beul is a Specialist Trades Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $61,907.
Specialist Trades Worker/Public Safety
John Huhn is a Specialist Trades Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $61,907.