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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Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Matthew Easton holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,439.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Maria Tracy works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Maria earned $85,370 in 2024.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Zachary Costley serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,314.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
Shane Clouse holds the role of Chief Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,310.
Apps Dvlp Specialist/Public Safety
Jacob Kliethermes holds the role of Apps Dvlp Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,307.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Caleb Blue is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $85,260.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
William Henderson is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $85,239.
Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lori Mathes serves as a Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,130.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Craig serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,093.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Garrett Hendrix is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $85,074.
Investigations Manager/Public Safety
Scott Stoneberger is a Investigations Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $85,057.
Program Coordinator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christopher Parr serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,964.
Cybersecurity Specialist/Public Safety
Caleb Kemna is a Cybersecurity Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,957.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Kurtis Hurley holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,939.
Trooper/Public Safety
Gary Picard works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Gary earned $84,924 in 2025.
Program Coordinator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephanie Vert serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,894.
Automo/Marine Srv Coordinator/Public Safety
Bradley Adams works as a Automo/Marine Srv Coordinator for Public Safety. Bradley earned $84,838 in 2025.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
Arthur Luebbering is a Senior Apps Dvlpr at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,723.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Leslie Wilson is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $84,714.
Gaming Financial Analyst/Public Safety
Cheryl Bonner holds the role of Gaming Financial Analyst at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,681.
Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Stephanie Horine is a Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,619.
Commercial Vehicle Off Chief/Public Safety
Brandon Whittington works as a Commercial Vehicle Off Chief for Public Safety. Brandon earned $84,603 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Mayela Barron is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $84,584.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
Scott Miller works as a Assistant Chief Operator for Public Safety. Scott earned $84,552 in 2025.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Branden Coker serves as a Senior Apps Dvlpr. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,528.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
Jacob Hendrix holds the role of Senior Apps Dvlpr at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,509.
Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec/Public Safety
Mendy Mullins is a Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,483.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Delandis Gillespie holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,341.
Trooper/Public Safety
Edgar Raya works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Edgar earned $84,325 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Roberto Rodriguez Penaflor works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Roberto earned $84,320 in 2025.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Daniel Wunderlich serves as a Assistant Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,284.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
Travis Bauer is a Chief Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,272.
Program Coordinator/Public Safety
Clara Apel holds the role of Program Coordinator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,219.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joseph Van Meter serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,204.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Dee Nichols works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Dee earned $84,200 in 2025.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
David Akrobetu holds the role of Senior Apps Dvlpr at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,194.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Madeleine Mennemeyer is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,193.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Caleb Hirner holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,182.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kristie Lowery serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,170.
Trooper/Public Safety
Roan Oosthuizen is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $84,149.