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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 24
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
Brittany Baldwin holds the role of Forensic Scientist Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,725.
Forensic Lab Technician Leader/Public Safety
Alexander Belt works as a Forensic Lab Technician Leader for Public Safety. Alexander earned $93,725 in 2025.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kelli Schuldies serves as a Forensic Scientist Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,725.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
James Nilges works as a Chief Technician for Public Safety. James earned $93,724 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Rhonda Conner is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $93,717.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
Kyle Bopp is a Chief Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $93,717.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Christopher Gates holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,649.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Wendy Brinson holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,607.
Forensic Lab Technician Leader/Public Safety
Lindsay Kenney holds the role of Forensic Lab Technician Leader at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,549.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Travon Smith holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,535.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Alyssa Hansen is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $93,500.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Callie Volle holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,466.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cynthia Harvey serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,439.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jacob Huskey serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,392.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dylon Wyatt serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,262.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
Jessalin Anderson is a Assistant Chief Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $93,228.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Benjamin Giesler serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,215.
Program Manager/Public Safety
Connie Berhorst is a Program Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $93,213.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Rebekah Blackwell holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,194.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Public Safety
Steven Besemer works as a Designated Principal Assistant Division for Public Safety. Steven earned $93,178 in 2024.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Bradley Lively holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,137.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Ferra Samuels holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,974.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Austin James is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,878.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Luke Benke is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,862.
Corporal/Public Safety
Antonio Sandoval works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Antonio earned $92,818 in 2025.
Capitol Police Lieutenant/Public Safety
Kent Walker holds the role of Capitol Police Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,806.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Zayne Tate works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Zayne earned $92,739 in 2025.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
Garrett Schmitz is a Forensic Scientist Sup at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,692.
Corporal/Public Safety
David Crowell holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,688.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Sean Goostree works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Sean earned $92,624 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Justin Dedmon works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Justin earned $92,617 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Zachary Davidson serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,594.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Isaac Kimball serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,583.
Corporal/Public Safety
Danny Bickell is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,580.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tiffany Johnson serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,540.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Kevin Virgin is a Special Assistant Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,459.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Andrew Foss is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,413.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Welker serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,342.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ronald Metteer serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,338.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Jason Decker works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Jason earned $92,283 in 2023.