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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Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Alexander Williams holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,354.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Cloey Warman is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,351.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Seth Housley is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,346.
Custodial Manager/Public Safety
Caroline Hoxworth is a Custodial Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,346.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Mark Wightman is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,345.
Computer Information Technologist II/Public Safety
Kevin Quinn works as a Computer Information Technologist II for Public Safety. Kevin earned $7,338 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cameron Smith serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,333.
Personnel Analyst II/Public Safety
Kalena Branson holds the role of Personnel Analyst II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,327.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christopher Wylie serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,325.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Travis Morris serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,311.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kandice Robinson serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,308.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jestina Hunter is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $7,306.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kenneth Carman holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,295.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jordan Wiltgen serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,294.
Domestic Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Abigale Lowhorn serves as a Domestic Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,283.
Trainer/Auditor II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christopher Norton serves as a Trainer/Auditor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,275.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jabori Howard serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,274.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
Rebecca Adams works as a Communications Operator II for Public Safety. Rebecca earned $7,266 in 2025.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jason Edwards serves as a Communications Operator II. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,266.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
Christopher Hatfield works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector for Public Safety. Christopher earned $7,262 in 2024.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jennifer Suchman serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,259.
Clerk Typist I/Public Safety
Kierstan Mcbride is a Clerk Typist I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,254.
Information Analyst I/Public Safety
Trenton Wolken holds the role of Information Analyst I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,254.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shaneka Lawrence serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,253.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shelby Frank serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,251.
Custodial Worker/Public Safety
Priscilla Bratcher holds the role of Custodial Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,249.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Scarlett Gardner works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Scarlett earned $7,239 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lonnitta Whitcomb is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,238.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Michelle Stokes is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,233.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Lane Coleman holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,227.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Elisa Grohe holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,223.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Addison Carter works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Addison earned $7,220 in 2025.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
Evan Norton holds the role of Communications Operator II at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,212.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lori Beasley holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,208.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Keanna Mcginnis serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,203.
Driver/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Russell Peters serves as a Driver. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,200.
Corporal/Public Safety
Ryan Steele is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,198.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
Larry Guessfeld is a Communications Operator II at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,196.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Davionna Washington is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,189.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Lindsey Mericle works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Lindsey earned $7,176 in 2025.