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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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Charles Pryor

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
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125161

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

John Westerman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 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
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125182

At Department of Public Safety, John Westerman serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,274.

Charles Wall

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125187

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

Jabari Scott

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125223

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

Armando Chavez

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125194

Armando Chavez 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.

Kip Staton

Corporal/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
9935
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125198

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

Zachary King

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125201

Zachary King 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.

Jorge Zamora-Cabral

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125204

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

Maria 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9940
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$8,703
State Employee Number
69624

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

Eduardo Anzaldua

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125216

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

Hunter Lenamon

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
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125226

Hunter Lenamon 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.

Amanda Baldazo

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
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125230

Amanda Baldazo 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.

Aritza Ortiz

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125214

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

John Broadway

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125239

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

Joe 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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 28, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
1881

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

Joshua Patlan

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125255

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

Roy Clint

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125257

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

Oscar Valencia

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125268

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

Pedro 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
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125241

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

Carlon Christian

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1125267

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

Lionel Anciso

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
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1156267

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

Logan Williams

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1156577

Logan Williams 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.

Lonnie Baker

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
1163951

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

Jose Diaz

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 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1165994

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

Arturo Lovato

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 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1165997

Arturo Lovato 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.

Riley Cooper

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
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166007

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

German Gomez

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
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166021

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

James Sissom

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
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166022

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

David Magallan

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 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166033

David Magallan 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.

Miguel Lara

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 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166046

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

Kyler 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
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166049

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

John Newman

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
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166069

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

Ryan Hosid

Corporal/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
9935
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166077

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

Jakeb Maness

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
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166085

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

Matthew 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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166088

Matthew Garcia 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.

Jose Ybarra

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
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166089

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

Joseph Garcia

Corporal/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
9935
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166093

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

Victor Navarro

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 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166099

Victor Navarro 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.

Fernando Ortiz Escamilla

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
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166080

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

Taylor Henriquez

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 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1166079

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