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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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Michael Vance

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992308

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Vance serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

William Macmillan

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992578

William Macmillan works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. William earned $85,989 in 2026.

Rico Nelson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992584

At Department of Public Safety, Rico Nelson serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Phillip Haines

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992629

Phillip Haines works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Phillip earned $85,989 in 2026.

Christopher Mccormick

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992691

Christopher Mccormick holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Dakota Tidwell

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992698

At Department of Public Safety, Dakota Tidwell serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Torian Cox

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
992866

Torian Cox is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

James Payne

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
994912

At Department of Public Safety, James Payne serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Homero Villarreal

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
998180

At Department of Public Safety, Homero Villarreal serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

William Barclay

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
998764

William Barclay is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Ryan Roy

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
999035

At Department of Public Safety, Ryan Roy serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Mark Garcia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
999651

Mark Garcia is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Luis Hernandez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
999767

Luis Hernandez works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Luis earned $85,989 in 2026.

Ernie Mejia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
999652

At Department of Public Safety, Ernie Mejia serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,989.

Mario Madrigal

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
999889

Mario Madrigal holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Andres Regalado

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
999933

Andres Regalado works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Andres earned $85,989 in 2026.

Ismael Gonzalez Garza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000089

Ismael Gonzalez Garza is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Mason Hartnett

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000080

Mason Hartnett is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Mayela De La Fuente Garza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000116

Mayela De La Fuente Garza is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Dakota Bacon

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000169

Dakota Bacon is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Brenda Rangel

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000183

Brenda Rangel holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Nichole De La Cruz-Sanchez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000245

Nichole De La Cruz-Sanchez is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Ascencion Garza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000322

Ascencion Garza works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ascencion earned $85,989 in 2026.

Weston Silverberg

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000357

Weston Silverberg holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Jared Poerner

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000361

Jared Poerner works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jared earned $85,989 in 2026.

Darius Slaughter

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000480

Darius Slaughter holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Sonia Ruiz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000518

Sonia Ruiz holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Mauricio Lugo

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 19, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000565

At Department of Public Safety, Mauricio Lugo serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Ana Castro

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000656

Ana Castro is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Savanna Henderson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000776

Savanna Henderson is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Justin Basso

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1000881

At Department of Public Safety, Justin Basso serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Alexander Cummings

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1001190

Alexander Cummings works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alexander earned $85,989 in 2026.

Erika Sano

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1001280

Erika Sano is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Rigo Hernandez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1001303

Rigo Hernandez holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Alejandra Kruger

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1001417

Alejandra Kruger holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Travis Rocz

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1001558

At Department of Public Safety, Travis Rocz serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Daniel Young

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 11, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1001618

Daniel Young holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Luke Smith

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Nov 15, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1049479

At Department of Public Safety, Luke Smith serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Kelly Sowards

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1052990

Kelly Sowards is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Gregory Addington

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1053533

At Department of Public Safety, Gregory Addington serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.