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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

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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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Kenneth Smothers

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 30, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
76460

Kenneth Smothers works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kenneth earned $93,937 in 2026.

Mario Ayala

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
100754

At Department of Public Safety, Mario Ayala serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Michael Hagg

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
123138

Michael Hagg holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Carmen Griffith

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
130459

Carmen Griffith works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carmen earned $93,937 in 2026.

Stephen Taylor

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 28, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
187898

Stephen Taylor works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephen earned $93,937 in 2026.

Brannon Daves

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
192641

At Department of Public Safety, Brannon Daves serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Corey Robinson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 30, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
195158

Corey Robinson works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Corey earned $93,937 in 2026.

Joe Hernandez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 28, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
1881

At Department of Public Safety, Joe Hernandez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Wayne Johnson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2004
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
20938

Wayne Johnson works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Wayne earned $93,937 in 2026.

Ryan Thompson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 14, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
36165

Ryan Thompson works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ryan earned $93,937 in 2026.

Jose Martinez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
56035

Jose Martinez is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Fernando Zepeda

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
56329

At Department of Public Safety, Fernando Zepeda serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Danny Shaw

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 30, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
59072

Danny Shaw holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Travares Webb

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
71131

Travares Webb works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Travares earned $93,937 in 2026.

Frank Casares

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
91279

Frank Casares holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Narciso Quiroz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
115479

At Department of Public Safety, Narciso Quiroz serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

William Wilson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937

William Wilson is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $93,937.

Joe Sauseda

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
158968

Joe Sauseda holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Matthew Beatty

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
166074

At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Beatty serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

George Boulware

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 30, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
177901

George Boulware is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Peter Nava

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
199905

Peter Nava is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Sean Barnes

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 29, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
7326

Sean Barnes holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Scott Jendrzey

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
14295

Scott Jendrzey works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Scott earned $93,937 in 2026.

Brent Taylor

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
25662

Brent Taylor is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Eric Dunn

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
29520

At Department of Public Safety, Eric Dunn serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,937.

William Koen

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 29, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
106222

At Department of Public Safety, William Koen serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Jose Perez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
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 is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Daniel Leyva

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
144694

At Department of Public Safety, Daniel Leyva serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Le Roy Romero

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Feb 11, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
156309

Le Roy Romero is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Cory Brady

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 30, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
174081

At Department of Public Safety, Cory Brady serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Daniel Schmidt

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
May 17, 2004
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
178269

At Department of Public Safety, Daniel Schmidt serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Gerardo Hinojosa

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 29, 2009
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
182151

At Department of Public Safety, Gerardo Hinojosa serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.

Lewis Sullivan

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Nov 17, 2008
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
30936

Lewis Sullivan is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Lee Castillo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
89580

Lee Castillo works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lee earned $93,937 in 2026.

Carlos Wilson

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 5, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
155843

Carlos Wilson is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Ha Duong

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 19, 2006
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
21435

Ha Duong holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Dennis Miller

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 4, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
35471

Dennis Miller is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,937.

Brady Germeroth

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 30, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
41814

Brady Germeroth holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Clinton Hounshell

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
60200

Clinton Hounshell holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,937.

Matthew Howe

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$93,937
Base pay
$93,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,937
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$7,828
State Employee Number
91475

At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Howe serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,937.