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 29
Emergency Management Manager/Public Safety
David Burgan is a Emergency Management Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $85,834.
Amanda Smith appears in Public Safety payroll as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse, with $85,824 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Forrestt Jones holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,816.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Charlotte Mueller serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,807.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Public Safety
Brendan Bagby works as a Designated Principal Assistant Division for Public Safety. Brendan earned $85,798 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tanner Wallace serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,798.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Sara Parker is a Special Assistant Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $85,764.
Division Director/Public Safety
Michael Leara holds the role of Division Director at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,631.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Michael Mccoy works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Michael earned $85,631 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Corey Klotz works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Corey earned $85,597 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Corey Parrott works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Corey earned $85,571 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Nathaniel Bishop works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Nathaniel earned $85,458 in 2025.
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.