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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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Patrick Cox

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
29279

Patrick Cox 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.

John Merriman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 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
Jul 18, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
32102

At Department of Public Safety, John Merriman serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,789.

Christopher Putt

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 25, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
33609

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

Jeremy Frazier

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 8, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
34535

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

Veronica Casas

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 25, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
36140

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

Christopher Hernandez

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Apr 16, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
36415

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

David Anthony

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
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 27, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
37666

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

Joe Cole

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
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
37821

Joe Cole 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.

Clint Beatty

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
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 18, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
39214

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

Francisco Zamora

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
Oct 11, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
40702

Francisco Zamora 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.

Zachary Mills

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
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 27, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
43317

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

Christopher Hill

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
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
47442

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

Juan Solis

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
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Apr 10, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
48783

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

James Whisenhunt

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
49432

James Whisenhunt 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.

Bradley Fein

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
Mar 29, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
51817

Bradley Fein 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.

Daniel Dellenger

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
Jan 25, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
53851

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

Drew Stoner

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 18, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
55459

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

Jose Astello

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
Aug 17, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
57037

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

Justin Ferguson

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
Mar 6, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
63979

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

Mark Lebig

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
Jun 29, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
64916

Mark Lebig 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.

Nathan Brandley

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 28, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
71731

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

Erik Ramirez

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
O

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 6, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
77307

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

Ramiro Brito

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
Jun 27, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
79118

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

Isaac 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
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 5, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
79944

Isaac Flores 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.

Andy Sharp

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
Mar 6, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
83008

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

Manuel Gonzalez

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
May 15, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
83040

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

Larry Harrison

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
Nov 8, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
83599

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

Dreu Kirkland

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
Aug 8, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
85552

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

Joseph Rivera

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
87376

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

Steven Jenkins

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
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
88199

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

Michael West

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
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
88552

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

Matthew Poole

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
Jan 25, 2012
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
91118

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

Daniel Mcbride

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
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 17, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
91654

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

Adam Rimlinger

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 6, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
99769

Adam Rimlinger 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.

Derrick Waters

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Nov 28, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
100071

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

Jonathan Thomas

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
Jul 18, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
110137

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

Jose Zaragoza

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
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
110324

Jose Zaragoza 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.

John Chambers

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
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 6, 2011
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
111011

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

Samuel Rubio

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 24, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
111056

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

Michael Ensminger

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
Sep 27, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
111611

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