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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%

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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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Taylor Flowers

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
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1055343

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

Jose Flores

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
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1056288

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

Matthew Ochoa

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
Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1074799

Matthew Ochoa 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.

Melina Justiss

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
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
1125245

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

Alonzo Nunez

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
Jul 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
13822

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

Agustin Jaime

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 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
19860

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

Christopher Worley

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
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 3, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
30739

Christopher Worley is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,989.

Olajide Ayeni

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
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
32607

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

Jack Hill

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
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
41963

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

Dina Oviedo

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
Dec 15, 2014
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
58328

Dina Oviedo 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.

Joshua Mabry

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
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
61392

Joshua Mabry 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.

Jason Tye

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
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
92864

Jason Tye 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.

Don Mcanear

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
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
107370

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

April Galvan

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 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
123753

April Galvan 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.

Tina Salazar

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
Jul 18, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
172364

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

Eric Phillips

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 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
200343

Eric Phillips 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.

Justin Craig

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
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
208838

Justin Craig 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.

Ashley Allen

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
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
208942

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

Angel 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
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
299634

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

Larry Davis

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
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
318741

Larry Davis 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.

Carlos Montemayor

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
Nov 12, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
335614

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

Juan Moncada

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
Aug 26, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
335995

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

Travis Randazzo

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 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
336290

Travis Randazzo 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.

Orlando Rivera

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
Feb 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
337587

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

Michael Abay

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
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
337642

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

Jose Castro

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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
337593

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

Austin Steele

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
Jul 13, 2014
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
338108

Austin Steele 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.

Shirley Mcnally

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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
338325

Shirley Mcnally works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shirley earned $85,989 in 2025.

Adrian Olivas

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
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
339844

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

Marcus Mathis

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
Nov 19, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
340592

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

Enrique 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
340731

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

Joseph Dennis-Burse

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
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
346501

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

Darien Norman

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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
346552

Darien Norman 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.

Joseph Sherman

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
Jan 11, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
347173

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

Torian Wilkins

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
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
354727

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

Sara Booth 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
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 9, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
355802

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

Luis Gonzalez

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
Oct 18, 2021
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
342166

Luis Gonzalez 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.

Vanessa 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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 21, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
410213

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

Tyler Watson

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 13, 2014
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
416595

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

Esteban Lopez

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
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
416786

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