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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Program Specialist/Public Safety
Chelsea Johnson holds the role of Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,846.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Antoinette Woodson is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,840.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Elaine Flowers works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Elaine earned $4,839 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Madison Langdon is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,839.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
Shani Barnett holds the role of Therapeutic Services Worker at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,838.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Kylie Anders holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,838.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jenna White serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,837.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Abigail Maddux is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,835.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Breanna Martin holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,834.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christina Hopper serves as a Driver Examiner II. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,833.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Tiffany Sandstrom works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Tiffany earned $4,832 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Christina Smith holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,831.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Ta'Brea Harris works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Ta'Brea earned $4,831 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Mckayla Lombard holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,829.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Caleigh Hipsher works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Caleigh earned $4,828 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Francisca Hekpah Woyome works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Francisca earned $4,824 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Charmaine Berry serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,819.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Ashley Baehr holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,818.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Evelyn Jackson is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,818.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Kaliyah Watkins is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,816.
Therapy Aide/Public Safety
Mary Hogue is a Therapy Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,809.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Tara Schanks holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,809.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Justin Reynolds serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,807.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kalyn Dillon serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,801.
Driver/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Misty Creason serves as a Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,798.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Shelby Mullen holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,797.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Aaron Kilgore holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,797.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christina Hall serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,797.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tameka Guy holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,794.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Carynsa Sprigg is a Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,793.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
Rheannon Elkins holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,785.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Leslie Brown is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,783.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sydney Noce serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,783.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Amy Whitt holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,779.
Forensic Scientist Trainee/Public Safety
Emily Richter is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $4,778.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amber Bly is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,772.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Dorothy Fendrick holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,767.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Lissette Tina holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,764.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Autumn Meranda serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,763.
Cook III/Public Safety
Robert Claypool is a Cook III at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,760.