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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Construction Project Specialist/Public Safety
Matthew Long works as a Construction Project Specialist for Public Safety. Matthew earned $2,019 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michelle Hagebusch serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,018.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
Alexander Velez-Matos is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,017.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Drew Buchanan works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Drew earned $2,016 in 2023.
Systems Administration Specialist/Public Safety
Shaun Aegerter is a Systems Administration Specialist at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,016.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Anna Santana holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,014.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brittney Ferguson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,014.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Gary Wallain serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,011.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eric Wilson serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,010.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Emma Grohe holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,008.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Laurie Beckton holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,008.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Nicole Murray-Fearon holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,007.
Driver/Public Safety
At Public Safety, William Clark serves as a Driver. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,007.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Harmony Weller is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,007.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Teresa Britton works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Teresa earned $2,002 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Virginia Todd holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,999.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Lanita Gore is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,995.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Emma-Lee Forester works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Emma-Lee earned $1,993 in 2023.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Joslyn Walton is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,985.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Allison Bosse holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,984.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Dusty Almeida works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Dusty earned $1,980 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Alyssa Studer holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,980.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
James Burdge is a Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,980.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amber Forbes serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,978.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
Jody Martin works as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for Public Safety. Jody earned $1,977 in 2023.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Dustin Adams is a Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,973.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Justin Lewis is a Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,973.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
James Townlian works as a Administrative Support Professional for Public Safety. James earned $1,973 in 2023.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Andrew Williams is a Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,973.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Kristen Whitmire is a Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,973.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Cassie Dressler works as a Administrative Support Professional for Public Safety. Cassie earned $1,973 in 2023.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Bryan Lindsay works as a Administrative Support Professional for Public Safety. Bryan earned $1,973 in 2023.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Alan Runge is a Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,973.
Procurement Specialist/Public Safety
Rebecca John is a Procurement Specialist at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,972.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Aiden Jones is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,969.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Nicholas Gorham works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Nicholas earned $1,969 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Corey Tucker serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,961.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Danielle Andrews is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,961.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Breanna Loucks works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Breanna earned $1,958 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Joanna Bechtel works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Joanna earned $1,957 in 2025.