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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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Keshawn Catlett

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709915

Keshawn Catlett holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Kurderrious Green

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709917

At Department of Public Safety, Kurderrious Green serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

David Varela

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709918

David Varela is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Jesus Ruiz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709920

Jesus Ruiz works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jesus earned $65,851 in 2026.

Jeremy Inman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709936

Jeremy Inman is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Angel Higgs

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709947

Angel Higgs is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Ivan Garcia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709949

Ivan Garcia holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Addison Paul

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709910

Addison Paul is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Anthony Caraballo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709951

Anthony Caraballo is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Abigail Dominguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709939

Abigail Dominguez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Michia Tate

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709913

Michia Tate holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Jaylynn Flores

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709952

Jaylynn Flores is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Ciara Menifee

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709965

Ciara Menifee holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Ramiro Encinia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709986

Ramiro Encinia works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ramiro earned $65,851 in 2026.

Jose Perez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
130947

Jose Perez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Roberto Martinez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709977

At Department of Public Safety, Roberto Martinez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Luis Lopez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Aug 8, 2010
Monthly Pay
$7,482
State Employee Number
165920

Luis Lopez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

David Ashford

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709988

David Ashford holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Victor Chavez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709989

Victor Chavez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

William Cruz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709990

William Cruz works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. William earned $65,851 in 2026.

Karina Lopez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709991

At Department of Public Safety, Karina Lopez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Brandon Buckheit

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709992

Brandon Buckheit works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brandon earned $65,851 in 2026.

Christian Fernandez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709993

Christian Fernandez holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Angel Moreno

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709997

At Department of Public Safety, Angel Moreno serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Pedro Arizpe

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709995

Pedro Arizpe works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Pedro earned $65,851 in 2026.

Christian Martinez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9940
Hire Date
Jan 12, 2020
Monthly Pay
$7,498
State Employee Number
1247983

Christian Martinez works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christian earned $65,851 in 2026.

Priscila Flores

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1709976

Priscila Flores works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Priscila earned $65,851 in 2026.

Jackson Jones

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710004

Jackson Jones holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Pedro Revilla

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710005

Pedro Revilla holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Lance Andrews

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710008

Lance Andrews works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lance earned $65,851 in 2026.

Joshua Laslie

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710009

Joshua Laslie is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Josue Campa

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710010

Josue Campa is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Odalis Carrillo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710013

Odalis Carrillo holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,851.

Jonathan Marvin

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710020

Jonathan Marvin is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Saul Salinas

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710021

At Department of Public Safety, Saul Salinas serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Bradley Waggoner

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710025

Bradley Waggoner is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,851.

Arnaldo Gonzalez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710026

At Department of Public Safety, Arnaldo Gonzalez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Victoriano Garcia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 20, 2024
Monthly Pay
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710027

At Department of Public Safety, Victoriano Garcia serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Susano Lopez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710016

At Department of Public Safety, Susano Lopez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.

Rafael Ramos

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$65,851
Base pay
$65,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,851
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
$5,488
State Employee Number
1710036

At Department of Public Safety, Rafael Ramos serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,851.