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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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Gabriel Almazan

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247965

At Department of Public Safety, Gabriel Almazan serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Layne Covey

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247974

At Department of Public Safety, Layne Covey serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Steven Olivares

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247976

At Department of Public Safety, Steven Olivares serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Sara Palos

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247981

Sara Palos holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Travis Roland

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247984

At Department of Public Safety, Travis Roland serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Levi Wilcox

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247932

At Department of Public Safety, Levi Wilcox serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Zachary Rodgers

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247986

Zachary Rodgers works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Zachary earned $80,274 in 2026.

Angelica Galan

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247992

Angelica Galan works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Angelica earned $80,274 in 2026.

Corey Lee

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247993

Corey Lee holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Jonathan Jurado

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248031

Jonathan Jurado holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Thomas Bateman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1247999

Thomas Bateman works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Thomas earned $80,274 in 2026.

Jackson Uselding

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248003

At Department of Public Safety, Jackson Uselding serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Carlyn Mitcham

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248005

Carlyn Mitcham is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Stacy Torres

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248010

At Department of Public Safety, Stacy Torres serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Cristian Elizondo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248011

At Department of Public Safety, Cristian Elizondo serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Justin Derr

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248015

At Department of Public Safety, Justin Derr serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Nathan Parent

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
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
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248027

Nathan Parent works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nathan earned $80,274 in 2026.

Haley Reed

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248009

Haley Reed works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Haley earned $80,274 in 2026.

Adan Gallaga

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248039

Adan Gallaga is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Justin Janak

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248040

Justin Janak works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Justin earned $80,274 in 2026.

Alejandro Flores

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248046

At Department of Public Safety, Alejandro Flores serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Chase Mondrik

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248047

At Department of Public Safety, Chase Mondrik serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Jai Wilson

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248057

At Department of Public Safety, Jai Wilson serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Gloria Diaz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1248055

Gloria Diaz works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gloria earned $80,274 in 2026.

Roland Bautista

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1253623

At Department of Public Safety, Roland Bautista serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Genesis Verdeja

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1264645

Genesis Verdeja works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Genesis earned $80,274 in 2026.

Jarrett Mieure

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 26, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1271861

Jarrett Mieure is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Corey Hayward

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299935

At Department of Public Safety, Corey Hayward serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Rene Alvarez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299944

Rene Alvarez works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rene earned $80,274 in 2026.

Harold Cole

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299943

Harold Cole works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Harold earned $80,274 in 2026.

Joshua Hunt

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299951

At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Hunt serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Joseph Leblanc

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299955

Joseph Leblanc holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Isha Yasin

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299958

Isha Yasin holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Adam Pena

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299959

Adam Pena is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,274.

Michael Guzman

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299946

Michael Guzman works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $80,274 in 2026.

Oscar Castrellon

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299976

Oscar Castrellon holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Preston Hagaman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299984

Preston Hagaman works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Preston earned $80,274 in 2026.

Amanda Strickland

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299991

At Department of Public Safety, Amanda Strickland serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.

Jeremy Gomez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299992

Jeremy Gomez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

German Rodriguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$80,274
Base pay
$80,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,274
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1299973

At Department of Public Safety, German Rodriguez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,274.