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
Shelby Starliper holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,552.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Cara Wagner works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Cara earned $4,551 in 2025.
Typist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Abigail Ennis serves as a Typist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,550.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Natalie Brim works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Natalie earned $4,550 in 2024.
Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety
Rachel Ambrose works as a Human Resources Generalist for Public Safety. Rachel earned $4,547 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Veronica Brooks is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,542.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Denene Gross holds the role of Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,537.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ross Wells serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,536.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
James Mcclaughry holds the role of Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,535.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Paige Shelton holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,534.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Jabori Howard is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,529.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jonathon Boydston serves as a Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,527.
Special Asst-Office & Clerical/Public Safety
Dianna Neier works as a Special Asst-Office & Clerical for Public Safety. Dianna earned $4,525 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Caden Hellem holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,519.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Caitlin Walker serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,519.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Makayla Craven is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,518.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Laura Brisco serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,517.
Computer Information Technologist I/Public Safety
Jacob Savich is a Computer Information Technologist I at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,515.
Laundry Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, William Vadakin serves as a Laundry Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,515.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Onnalyse Smith serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,515.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Brandon Heathman holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,515.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Tina Williams works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Tina earned $4,514 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lydonna Young is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,512.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Emily Michael holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,510.
Law Enforcement Officer/Public Safety
Jacob Manion holds the role of Law Enforcement Officer at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,510.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Kirsten Kirk is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $4,508.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Laura Brisco is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,508.
Personnel Records Clerk III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ian Romig serves as a Personnel Records Clerk III. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,507.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Della Dugger holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,506.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Alyssa Tosh works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Alyssa earned $4,506 in 2024.
Clerk/Public Safety
Amy Arthur is a Clerk at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $4,505.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Sasha Willmon works as a Office Worker Miscellaneous for Public Safety. Sasha earned $4,502 in 2024.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Ericka Warren works as a Driver Examiner I for Public Safety. Ericka earned $4,501 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brian Davis serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,500.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Emily Stroup works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Emily earned $4,499 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Alexander Franco serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,498.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Matthew Greenawalt is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $4,498.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
James Gertiser works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Public Safety. James earned $4,491 in 2025.
Examination Monitor/Public Safety
Faye Newkirk is a Examination Monitor at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $4,490.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Torie Hance serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,487.