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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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Geronimo Karkiewicz

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064613

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

Jose Perez

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
9935
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
130947

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

Michael Bailey

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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064665

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

Jonathan Lafrenz

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064667

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

Deandre Burns

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064656

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

Joshua Hendricks

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064636

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

Andrew De La Rosa

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064670

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

Andrew Manley

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
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064671

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

Raul Macias

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064675

Raul Macias 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.

Nathon Olivarez

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064703

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

Javaie Humburd

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064684

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

Stephanie 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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064689

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

Matthew Groman

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064676

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

Daniel Perez

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
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064710

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

Lorenzo Arroyo

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064715

Lorenzo Arroyo 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.

Jesus 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
Mar 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
23425

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

Emmanuel Hernandez

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064719

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

Jose Silva

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
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064722

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

Jonathan Cabrera

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064724

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

Gershon Joseph

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
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064727

Gershon Joseph 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.

Joaquin Gallegos

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
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1064706

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

Marcus French

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
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068215

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

Isaac Silva

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
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068216

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

Lyndon Johnson

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
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068225

Lyndon Johnson holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,989.

Michael Diaz

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
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068235

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

Edgardo Godoy

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
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068243

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

Gerardo Rodriguez

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
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068246

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

Arturo Perez

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
May 21, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1068252

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

Phillip Goelzhauser

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074663

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

Cortez Watson

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074679

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

Arthur Fonteneaux

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074716

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

Ramon Martinez

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074718

Ramon Martinez 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.

Jessica Atwood

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074731

Jessica Atwood 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.

Emily Ruhl

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074742

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

Brian Fratus

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074747

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

Cassandra Snyder

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074757

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

Fernando Medina

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074758

Fernando Medina 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.

Colton Perales

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074759

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

David Isbell

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
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074760

David Isbell 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.

Braulio Castillo

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
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074761

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