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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Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety
Leonard Morrow works as a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist for Public Safety. Leonard earned $2,243 in 2023.
Environmental Program Specialist/Public Safety
Lisa Tyree holds the role of Environmental Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,243.
Environmental Program Specialist/Public Safety
Miranda Weed holds the role of Environmental Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,243.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tyler Streeter holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,243.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
Larry Thompson works as a Specialized Trades Supervisor for Public Safety. Larry earned $2,242 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Mar'Tayanniah Graf holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,242.
Security Manager/Public Safety
Keith Dowdy is a Security Manager at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,242.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Stephen Vallejo works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Stephen earned $2,240 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Izaiha Christopher is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,240.
Domestic Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Davetta Hill serves as a Domestic Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,239.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Myeisha Mcgirt works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Myeisha earned $2,239 in 2024.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
Jay Wagner works as a Specialized Trades Supervisor for Public Safety. Jay earned $2,238 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
Kenneth Pashia holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,238.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
Kevin Morris is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,238.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, George Abbott serves as a Specialized Trades Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,238.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
Lawrence Lake is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,238.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Racheal Unger is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,236.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
James Furgerson holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,233.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Carter Mathis works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Carter earned $2,232 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
Scott Martin works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Public Safety. Scott earned $2,215 in 2024.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Makaela Chugg holds the role of Office Worker Miscellaneous at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,214.
Specialized Trades Manager/Public Safety
Loren Wahlert is a Specialized Trades Manager at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,209.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Victoria Vaughn works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Victoria earned $2,206 in 2024.
Intermediate Accountant/Public Safety
Sendera Kampeter works as a Intermediate Accountant for Public Safety. Sendera earned $2,206 in 2023.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Derrick Pringer serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,198.
Environmental Program Specialist/Public Safety
Matthew Kramer is a Environmental Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,197.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lisa Gudenkauf serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,197.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Public Safety
Jerry Elder is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,197.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Public Safety
Charles Kelley is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,197.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Public Safety
Linda Shelton holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,197.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Public Safety
Stacy Hall is a Agency Budget Senior Analyst at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,195.
Law Enforcement Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Bebe serves as a Law Enforcement Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,195.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Cierra Jackson is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,186.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Demetrius Reid serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,186.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Gina Hanks works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Gina earned $2,180 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Melanie Murphy holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,178.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Brooklyn Counsil works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Brooklyn earned $2,177 in 2023.
Communications Operator II/Public Safety
Eugenia Howe holds the role of Communications Operator II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,177.
Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Daniel Howe serves as a Senior Safety Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,176.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Jamesha Riggins works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Jamesha earned $2,174 in 2024.