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Department of Public Safety

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2026, this agency had 11,169 employees with median total compensation of $68,978; the highest distinct record was $390,908.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$834.9M
Employees
11,169
Median total
$68,978
Highest record
$390,908

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 11,169 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,978) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,753 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$49,041
$51,255
$68,978
$93,937
$105,972

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,972 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,041. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$800.4M
10,877
$66,178
2026
$834.9M
4.3%
11,169
2.7%
$68,978
4.2%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Jacob Mc Keon

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1662386

Jacob Mc Keon holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Howard Holmes

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1662632

Howard Holmes holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Eric Garcia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Feb 14, 2022
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1453199

Eric Garcia works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Eric earned $80,274 in 2026.

Rusty Fuentes

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1662976

Rusty Fuentes holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Alberto Aguilar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1662991

Alberto Aguilar is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Miguel Mar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1663294

Miguel Mar is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Alexis Montelongo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1663540

Alexis Montelongo is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Dakota Hughes

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1663593

At Department of Public Safety, Dakota Hughes serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Marco Rico

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1663765

Marco Rico works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Marco earned $80,274 in 2026.

Caleb Tripp

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1663877

Caleb Tripp works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Caleb earned $80,274 in 2026.

Chadd Mikesh

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1664056

Chadd Mikesh is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Shaquille Reed

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1664072

Shaquille Reed is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Alfredo Garcia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1664342

Alfredo Garcia is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Jose Barrera Tijerina

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1664156

Jose Barrera Tijerina works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jose earned $80,274 in 2026.

Sara Hernandez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1665676

Sara Hernandez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

John Moore

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 29, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1687080

John Moore works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $80,274 in 2026.

Mathew Quinn

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 29, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1687083

Mathew Quinn works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mathew earned $80,274 in 2026.

Jordan Ford

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 29, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1687155

At Department of Public Safety, Jordan Ford serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Matthew Francis

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1709923

Matthew Francis holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Jaime Garcia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1709941

Jaime Garcia is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Alfredo Arellano

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1709973

At Department of Public Safety, Alfredo Arellano serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Alvaro Palomo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1709980

Alvaro Palomo is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Carlos Zapata

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1709999

At Department of Public Safety, Carlos Zapata serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Shawn Bennett

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1710015

Shawn Bennett is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Pedro Elizondo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1710030

At Department of Public Safety, Pedro Elizondo serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Jose Gutierrez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1710024

Jose Gutierrez is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Krystun Guillory

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1710047

Krystun Guillory works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Krystun earned $80,274 in 2026.

Aaron Gonzalez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1710061

At Department of Public Safety, Aaron Gonzalez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Christopher Herrington

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1710064

Christopher Herrington holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Kyle Kupari

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1729130

Kyle Kupari is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Ambershaye Hale

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1729480

Ambershaye Hale is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Rickey Cotton

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1729551

Rickey Cotton holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Jacob Sullivan

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1729624

Jacob Sullivan holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

James Bradley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1730273

James Bradley works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $80,274 in 2026.

Alvaro Guerra

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1730835

Alvaro Guerra holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Eliazar Mendez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1730779

Eliazar Mendez works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Eliazar earned $80,274 in 2026.

Pedro Castillo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1730851

Pedro Castillo is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Austin Creager

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1731059

Austin Creager works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Austin earned $80,274 in 2026.

Michael Jasso

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1731071

Michael Jasso holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Humberto Martinez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 26, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1731337

Humberto Martinez works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Humberto earned $80,274 in 2026.