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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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Ashton Lewis

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
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1461883

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

Zachary Jaramillo

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
May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1462194

Zachary Jaramillo 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.

Leonardo Casanova

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 9, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1462277

Leonardo Casanova 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.

Jeremiah Morales

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
May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1462312

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

Joaquin Garcia

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
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1462704

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

Luke Jablonski

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562401

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

Jose Cruz

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
1584
Hire Date
Apr 19, 2010
Monthly Pay
$6,367
State Employee Number
85736

Jose Cruz 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.

Blake Kelley

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562437

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

Jesus Pina

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562445

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

Michael Beach

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
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562455

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

Emilio Ledesma

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562425

Emilio Ledesma 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.

Troy Travis

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562408

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

Yesenia Gonzalez

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562428

Yesenia 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 $80,274.

Ruben Garza

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
Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1562452

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

Antoine Guice

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578978

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

Charles Malley

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578979

Charles Malley 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.

Deonte Veal

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578985

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

Aaron Gonzales

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578989

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

Eric Posada

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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578990

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

Tristan Magallanez

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
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578995

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

Shaquille Warren

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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578997

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

Ivan Bravo

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1578999

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

Shawn Albright

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1579014

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

Isaiah Garate

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
X

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1579035

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

Alejandro Brena

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 30, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1579034

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

Jonathan Hernandez

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 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1621660

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

Jalyn Taylor

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
Apr 24, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1634397

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

Eric Jones

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
1604
Hire Date
Nov 19, 2012
Monthly Pay
$8,648
State Employee Number
7744

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

Sean Sonnier

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
Apr 24, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1634481

Sean Sonnier 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.

Juan Martinez

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

Juan Martinez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,274.

Rolando 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
Apr 24, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1634577

Rolando 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.

Kevin Harris

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
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Apr 24, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1634628

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

Roman Bueno

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
Apr 24, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1634629

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

Andrea Guerrero

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
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1653726

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

Justin Nelson

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
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1653798

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

Phillip Grayson

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
Aug 7, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1655495

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

Cherika Smith

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
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1655583

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

James Martin

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
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1655957

James Martin 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.

Eric Cisneros

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
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1656080

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

John Barnes

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
Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay
$6,690
State Employee Number
1656126

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