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
Kevin Propst is a Senior Auto/Marine Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,377.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Megan Wogan holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,356.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Amanda Leibrock is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $67,352.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Tyler Embry works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Tyler earned $67,331 in 2025.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sheila Huddleston serves as a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,275.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Michanne Mattson holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,229.
Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Whitney Murphy serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,173.
Commissioned Investigator Supervisor/Public Safety
Rebeka Rusk is a Commissioned Investigator Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,109.
Applications Developer/Public Safety
Ryan Myers works as a Applications Developer for Public Safety. Ryan earned $67,042 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Public Safety
Arthur Nott-Hopkins is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,031.
Systems Administrative Specialist/Public Safety
Kamal Patterson is a Systems Administrative Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,022.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Reese Tayloe holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,995.
Accounts Supervisor/Public Safety
Alexander Reno is a Accounts Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,968.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Sarah Kelly works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Sarah earned $66,949 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Jason Cluver is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $66,863.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Hannah Poetain serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,854.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Sharon Jones is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,822.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Tommy Morris holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,707.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Jason Lawrence works as a Commercial Vehicle Off for Public Safety. Jason earned $66,671 in 2025.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brad Gibson serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,652.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
Sean Brooks works as a Criminalist Supervisor for Public Safety. Sean earned $66,647 in 2024.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Kelley Woods is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,610.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Adam Hitt holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,605.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Jason Gregory is a Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,562.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Amy Hinds holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,556.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Tyler Kyle is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,544.
Accounts Supervisor/Public Safety
Sattinie Anderson holds the role of Accounts Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,536.
Accounts Supervisor/Public Safety
Jessica Wilson holds the role of Accounts Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,520.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Vincent Gasperson holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,509.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Murrill serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,492.
Computer Information Technician Specialist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Erin Hug serves as a Computer Information Technician Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,490.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Public Safety
Anthony Cupples works as a Veterans Cemetery Director for Public Safety. Anthony earned $66,454 in 2025.
Accounts Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brooke Broughton serves as a Accounts Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,429.
Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety
Jamie Cunningham works as a Intelligence Analyst for Public Safety. Jamie earned $66,393 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Derek Blankenship serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,392.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tracy Crede serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,388.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
David Gipson is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $66,383.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Public Safety
Jennifer Henderson holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,380.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Todd Erpenbach works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Todd earned $66,380 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Taylor Wiebe is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,373.