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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Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Briahna Dorton holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,592.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Tiffany Groves holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,590.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dana Aumiller serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,580.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Shelbie Workman works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Shelbie earned $5,579 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Makayla Mcfadden is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,574.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Abbey Lee holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,574.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Rachel Waite works as a Office Worker Miscellaneous for Public Safety. Rachel earned $5,571 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Markisha Adams serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,567.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Julie Primmerman is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $5,563.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Maggie Lawson works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Maggie earned $5,562 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Meagan Emmerson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Meagan earned $5,562 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Miley Stevens serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,555.
Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
Jessie-Lynnette Stapp-Eden is a Clinical Caseworker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,555.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Valerie Moore holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,554.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Shawna Minck holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,554.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Samantha Campbell works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Samantha earned $5,553 in 2024.
Duplicating Equipment Oper III/Public Safety
Chad Buschjost works as a Duplicating Equipment Oper III for Public Safety. Chad earned $5,547 in 2025.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Erin Pulley is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $5,545.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Bella Oehlschlager is a Office Worker Miscellaneous at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,541.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Hailey Hennessy is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,539.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amy Snethen-Brillhart holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,538.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amanda Merrill works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Amanda earned $5,532 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Madison Davis serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,529.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Hannah Justice is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $5,529.
Commissioned Investigator Supervisor/Public Safety
Kevin Woodson works as a Commissioned Investigator Supervisor for Public Safety. Kevin earned $5,527 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dora Pressdee serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,527.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Gabrielle Dunham is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,521.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Crystal Gresham is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,514.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Shelby Needham holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,511.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Shawn Lewellen is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $5,511.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Brea Godbout holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,511.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kimyetta Harden works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Kimyetta earned $5,510 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
Peyton Mason works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Peyton earned $5,508 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chad Burnine serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,505.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jael Jones is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $5,502.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Martha Jones works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Martha earned $5,502 in 2023.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shelly Russell serves as a Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,500.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Katelyn Wuger is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $5,491.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Grace Oehlschlager serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,482.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tracy Comely serves as a Driver Examiner II. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,482.