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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Motor Vehicle Inspector I/Public Safety
David Whiteaker works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector I for Public Safety. David earned $1,536 in 2024.
Motor Vehicle Inspector I/Public Safety
Casey Wilson works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector I for Public Safety. Casey earned $1,536 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Jeffrey Taylor works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Jeffrey earned $1,531 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
George Barker holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,531.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Chris Kollmer is a Specialized Trades Worker at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,531.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Andrew Payne works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Public Safety. Andrew earned $1,531 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Jared Walker is a Specialized Trades Worker at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,531.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Bruce Earnhart is a Specialized Trades Worker at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,531.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Gregory Joiner works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Public Safety. Gregory earned $1,531 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Robert Wegs works as a Specialized Trades Worker for Public Safety. Robert earned $1,531 in 2023.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Steven Burks is a Specialized Trades Worker at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,531.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Shane Alexander works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Shane earned $1,530 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Quentin Carter is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,530.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Thomas Lee serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,530.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Scott Curran holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,530.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Steve Dudenhoeffer serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,530.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Clayton Holt is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,530.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Brent Luebbering is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,530.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Robert Lash is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,529.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Sherry Price is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $1,524.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Daniahl Williams serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,523.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tucker Debo serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,523.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Vernell Moore is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,522.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Mya Edwards is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $1,519.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Tammy Pilotte is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,515.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Karisma Taliaferro is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,513.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Cesar Cano-Beltran holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,510.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cheyenne Carver serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,502.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Carrie Hurt holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,500.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Dwight Jones is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,500.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Kelly Scarbrough works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Kelly earned $1,500 in 2023.
Commission Chairman/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Leara serves as a Commission Chairman. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,500.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chelsea Miller serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,500.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
Pleshette Swanson holds the role of Driver Examiner II at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,499.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Rachel Clinkingbeard holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,497.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Eduardo Boom is a Food Service Worker at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $1,497.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Ryan Armstrong is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,494.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Conner Province works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Conner earned $1,494 in 2023.
Security Officer/Public Safety
Kaleb Hughes is a Security Officer at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,491.
Motor Vehicle Inspector I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Edward Wollbrinck serves as a Motor Vehicle Inspector I. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,488.