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 42
Public Relations Coordinator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Elizabeth Hoffman serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,678.
Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety
James Horrom holds the role of Senior Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,540.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eric Sikes serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,527.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Tesha Becker holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,503.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Eric Douglas is a Communications Operator III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $72,453.
Senior Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety
Lauren Imhoff is a Senior Emergency Management Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $72,448.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Yvonne Brown holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,349.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Kelsey Rutledge holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,307.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Jodi Brandt is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $72,242.
Legal Counsel/Public Safety
Nathan Weinert works as a Legal Counsel for Public Safety. Nathan earned $72,192 in 2023.
Corporal/Public Safety
Nicholas Smith is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $72,126.
Procurement Analyst/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jo Sale serves as a Procurement Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,114.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Lititia Pinson-Mitchell holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,113.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Taylor Tarwater works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Taylor earned $72,073 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
Billie Cooper works as a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup for Public Safety. Billie earned $72,066 in 2025.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Traci Peetoom works as a Communications Operator for Public Safety. Traci earned $72,035 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Mason Wilson works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Mason earned $71,991 in 2025.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Angela Britton serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,916.
Special Asst-Office & Clerical/Public Safety
Amanda Renn holds the role of Special Asst-Office & Clerical at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,879.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Wendell Gunzenhauser is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $71,804.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, James Corrigan serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,763.
Emergency Management Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephen Lyczak serves as a Emergency Management Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $71,753.
Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety
Misty Thiel holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,733.
Senior Client Supp Technician/Public Safety
Jay Forbis is a Senior Client Supp Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $71,713.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Darin Stevens works as a Communications Operator for Public Safety. Darin earned $71,628 in 2025.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Dakota Stubblefield holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,622.
Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety
Randy Lehmen holds the role of Senior Auto/Marine Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,611.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Michael Miller is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $71,596.
Trooper/Public Safety
Bailey Whetsel works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Bailey earned $71,584 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Peyton Mason is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $71,583.
Corporal/Public Safety
Terry Bible works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Terry earned $71,565 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Chad Johnson is a Trooper at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $71,516.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jennifer Taylor serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,507.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Adam White is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $71,486.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Tina Ramsey is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $71,418.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Danny Cline serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,410.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Kevin Neeley holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,410.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Matthew Owens holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,410.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Michael Zvolanek works as a Senior Program Specialist for Public Safety. Michael earned $71,409 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Robert Byrnes works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Robert earned $71,405 in 2024.