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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Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Klayton Kennedy works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Klayton earned $3,112 in 2025.
Typist/Public Safety
Linda Ellington holds the role of Typist at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,106.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Catherine Brown is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,101.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tamyra Gregory serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,095.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Katelen Headrick serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,094.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Yvette Green is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,094.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Dylon Wyatt is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,091.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jolanda Abram works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Jolanda earned $3,091 in 2024.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Joshua Baird works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Joshua earned $3,090 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Kathryn Edwards holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,088.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Aisa Bell works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Aisa earned $3,087 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mary Evans serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,083.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Andria Marsh is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,083.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Abigail Sandusky holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,083.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Justin Dedmon serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,082.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Laqualin Taylor is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,076.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kirk Hillman serves as a Health Program Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,075.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jeffrey Turbeville serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,073.
Engng/Architect Project Manager/Public Safety
Billy Edwards is a Engng/Architect Project Manager at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $3,071.
Engng/Architect Project Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jeremy Newton serves as a Engng/Architect Project Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,071.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephen Zicko serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,071.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Ashley Morrow holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,067.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Nickolas Missey is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,067.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Michelle Goodman is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,062.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Angela Mckinney holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,059.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sherrell Ward serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,059.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Chelcie Timbrook holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,058.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Keisha Njoroge is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,054.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Janie James holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,051.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
James Odom is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,048.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Nina Holtmeyer holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,044.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sarah Jordan serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,043.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Bailey Whetsel works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Bailey earned $3,039 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brian Graves serves as a Laborer. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,026.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Thomas Sanders works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Thomas earned $3,024 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Ty Kixmiller is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Seth Dawson is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,021.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Corey Parrott serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,019.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Danessa Pettite is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $3,019.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Howe serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,016.