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 Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
Michelle Biederman is a Senior Regulatory Auditor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $73,507.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Carolyn Bruns serves as a Senior Regulatory Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,507.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jennifer Hemmel serves as a Senior Regulatory Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,507.
Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety
Dawn Leehy holds the role of Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,507.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Louis Baggerly holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,499.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patricia Limbaugh serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,434.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Kemp Stewart is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $73,409.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Michael Owens works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Michael earned $73,396 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brady Hart serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,376.
Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec/Public Safety
Adyson Strackeljahn is a Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $73,362.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Craig Cook serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,340.
Trooper/Public Safety
Gunner Meloy is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $73,292.
Corporal/Public Safety
John Harrison holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,283.
Senior Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety
Elizabeth Ruettgers works as a Senior Intelligence Analyst for Public Safety. Elizabeth earned $73,239 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
James Scrivens is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $73,236.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Colton Cavanaugh holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,215.
Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety
Rick Reynolds holds the role of Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,184.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Sarah Swink is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $73,171.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Wrayvauze Givens serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,075.
Senior Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety
Patrick Bunch is a Senior Intelligence Analyst at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $73,071.
Computer Information Technician Specialist II/Public Safety
Nolan Wansing holds the role of Computer Information Technician Specialist II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,061.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sondra Henderson serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,037.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Austin Lindgren is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $73,034.
Corporal/Public Safety
Zachary Kral holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,021.
Trooper/Public Safety
Aaron Cunningham holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,958.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Tyler Johnson holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,913.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Beckie Conard holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,898.
Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cody Hanavan serves as a Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,862.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Braiden Vaught holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,840.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Leilani Hicks works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Leilani earned $72,828 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Kevin Francom holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,815.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Barbara Balfour holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,805.
Trooper/Public Safety
Brian Fessenden holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,803.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Denise Dore holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $72,793.
Emergency Management Supervisor/Public Safety
Haley Campbell works as a Emergency Management Supervisor for Public Safety. Haley earned $72,778 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Justin Dunn works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Justin earned $72,716 in 2024.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jason Miller serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,713.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Paul Tichelkamp serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,687.
Public Relations Coordinator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Elizabeth Hoffman serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,678.
Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety
James Horrom holds the role of Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,540.