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Public Safety

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$301.9M
Employees
6,955
Median total
$38,245
Highest record
$187,511

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$43,407 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,327
$8,200
$38,245
$66,556
$103,418

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).

Largest job titles

Direct Care Aide
431 · $3,934
Trooper 1St Class
363 · $82,970
Corporal
355 · $104,581
Sergeant
308 · $121,054

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

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Nikitia Workes

Food Service Worker/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,188
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,188

Nikitia Workes works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Nikitia earned $6,188 in 2024.

Eric Sikes

Trooper/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,182
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,182

Eric Sikes works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Eric earned $6,182 in 2025.

James Mcclaughry

Driver Examiner II/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6,181
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,181
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,181

James Mcclaughry holds the role of Driver Examiner II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,181.

Amber Paul

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,149
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,149
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,149

At Public Safety, Amber Paul serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,149.

James Holtmeyer

Clerk/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6,143
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,143

James Holtmeyer holds the role of Clerk at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,143.

Leila Garcia

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,139
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,139

At Public Safety, Leila Garcia serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,139.

Trey Gaedke

Trooper/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,137
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,137
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,137

Trey Gaedke is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,137.

Michael Frerer

Bldg/Gnds Maintenance I Temporary/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,130
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,130
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,130

Michael Frerer works as a Bldg/Gnds Maintenance I Temporary for Public Safety. Michael earned $6,130 in 2025.

Kenica Moore

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,128
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,128
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,128

Kenica Moore holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,128.

Valen Rieta

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,123

Valen Rieta is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,123.

Jr., Ruiz

Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,123

Jr., Ruiz is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $6,123.

Abigail Payne

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6,120
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,120

At Public Safety, Abigail Payne serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,120.

Madison Minze

Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,120
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,120

Madison Minze is a Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $6,120.

Leigh Richman Noles

Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,119
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,119
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,119

Leigh Richman Noles is a Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,119.

Elizabeth Brookshier

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,117
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,117

Elizabeth Brookshier works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Elizabeth earned $6,117 in 2024.

Michael Pullam

Driver Examiner III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,116
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,116

Michael Pullam is a Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $6,116.

Cheyenne Farrow

Health Program Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,105
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,105
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,105

Cheyenne Farrow holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,105.

Benjamin Shields

Driver Examiner III/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,100
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,100

Benjamin Shields works as a Driver Examiner III for Public Safety. Benjamin earned $6,100 in 2025.

Tommy Luckett

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,092
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,092

At Public Safety, Tommy Luckett serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,092.

Nannette Wilson

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,087
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,087
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,087

At Public Safety, Nannette Wilson serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,087.

Ashley Thomas

Health Program Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,083
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,083

Ashley Thomas is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,083.

Mark Schaberg

Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6,069
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,069
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,069

At Public Safety, Mark Schaberg serves as a Commissioned Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,069.

Dajeona Mclucas

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,065
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,065
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,065

Dajeona Mclucas is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,065.

Debra Mcdaniel

Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,063
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,063
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,063

Debra Mcdaniel holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,063.

Taylor Brennan

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,062
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,062
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,062

At Public Safety, Taylor Brennan serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,062.

Jarod Green

Advanced Mil Security Officer/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6,048
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,048

Jarod Green holds the role of Advanced Mil Security Officer at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,048.

Orrin Hawkins

Trooper/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,046
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,046

At Public Safety, Orrin Hawkins serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,046.

Kalyssa Lanham

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,046
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,046

At Public Safety, Kalyssa Lanham serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,046.

Kourtney Grisham

Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,042
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,042

At Public Safety, Kourtney Grisham serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,042.

Jack Collins

Trooper/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,041
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,041
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,041

At Public Safety, Jack Collins serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,041.

Valerie Moore

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,039

Valerie Moore holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,039.

Ashley Welch

Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,039

Ashley Welch works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Public Safety. Ashley earned $6,039 in 2025.

David Peterson

Advanced Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,038
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,038
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,038

David Peterson holds the role of Advanced Emergency Management Officer at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,038.

Kamryn Purdy

Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,033
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,033
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,033

Kamryn Purdy holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,033.

Ruthann Lewis

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,032
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,032

At Public Safety, Ruthann Lewis serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,032.

Jada Rodriguez

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,020
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,020

Jada Rodriguez holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,020.

Zafirah Thompson

Direct Care Aide/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,019
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,019
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,019

Zafirah Thompson is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,019.

Nicholas Bringer

Trooper/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,015
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,015

At Public Safety, Nicholas Bringer serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,015.

Casey Marks

Trooper/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$6,009
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,009

Casey Marks works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Casey earned $6,009 in 2025.

Ashley Kennedy

Laborer/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$6,002
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,002
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,002

Ashley Kennedy works as a Laborer for Public Safety. Ashley earned $6,002 in 2024.