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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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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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Dustin Henderson

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 25, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
187629

Dustin Henderson works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dustin earned $89,789 in 2026.

Michael Jones

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9940
Hire Date
Mar 29, 2009
Monthly Pay
$8,703
State Employee Number
112286

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Jones serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Brian Abshire

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 18, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
190533

Brian Abshire works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brian earned $89,789 in 2026.

David Nething

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 17, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
191086

David Nething holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Tyson Chow

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 17, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
196592

At Department of Public Safety, Tyson Chow serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Hector Garza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 13, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
9296

Hector Garza holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Yvonne Flores

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
196954

Yvonne Flores works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Yvonne earned $89,789 in 2026.

Joshua Allen

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 28, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
197102

At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Allen serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Scott Shinar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 19, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
198256

Scott Shinar is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Monty Lewis

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Nov 28, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
200784

At Department of Public Safety, Monty Lewis serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Juan Zuniga

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
330856

At Department of Public Safety, Juan Zuniga serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Michael Sims

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Nov 11, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
332758

Michael Sims holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Ismael Cortez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
335460

Ismael Cortez holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

William Fairchild

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
335616

At Department of Public Safety, William Fairchild serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

John Brewster

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
335663

John Brewster is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Daniel Zamora

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
335842

Daniel Zamora is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

John Prosperie

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
335884

John Prosperie is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Kevin Henneke

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
336137

Kevin Henneke works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kevin earned $89,789 in 2026.

Erich Herd

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
336381

Erich Herd holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Brandon Fletcher

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
336395

At Department of Public Safety, Brandon Fletcher serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Christopher Lambert

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
336462

Christopher Lambert holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Eric Guzman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 4, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
336708

Eric Guzman works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Eric earned $89,789 in 2026.

Roberto Salazar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
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
$7,482
State Employee Number
336645

Roberto Salazar is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Carlos Martinez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9940
Hire Date
Mar 3, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,335
State Employee Number
30612

Carlos Martinez works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carlos earned $89,789 in 2026.

Quinton Smith

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
336770

At Department of Public Safety, Quinton Smith serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Billy Williams

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337503

At Department of Public Safety, Billy Williams serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Robert Laferney

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337601

Robert Laferney is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Kyle Grimsley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337761

Kyle Grimsley holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Charles Watson

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337773

Charles Watson works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Charles earned $89,789 in 2026.

Craig Manning

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 14, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337826

Craig Manning holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Xavier Carr

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337943

At Department of Public Safety, Xavier Carr serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Edgar Rodriguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337980

At Department of Public Safety, Edgar Rodriguez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Huong Brackens

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
337955

Huong Brackens works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Huong earned $89,789 in 2026.

Blake Fletcher

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 16, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
338118

Blake Fletcher works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Blake earned $89,789 in 2026.

Rodolfo Palacios

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
338371

Rodolfo Palacios is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Dustin Mauldin

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2013
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
338483

Dustin Mauldin is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,789.

Thomas Mitchell

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
338564

At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Mitchell serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Luis Martinez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 23, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
338583

At Department of Public Safety, Luis Martinez serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.

Justin Baker

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9940
Hire Date
Jan 7, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,920
State Employee Number
34663

Justin Baker holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,789.

Antonio Johnson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$89,789
Base pay
$89,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,789
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 4, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
339269

At Department of Public Safety, Antonio Johnson serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,789.