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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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Shannon Mauney

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 10, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
86649

Shannon Mauney is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Macario Quintero

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 20, 1998
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
86722

Macario Quintero is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Garry Bullard

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
87556

Garry Bullard is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,085.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 10, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
87993

Gabriel Rodriguez works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gabriel earned $98,085 in 2026.

Michael Gray

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 7, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
88907

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Gray serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,085.

Jacob Farley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
89129

Jacob Farley is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Micheal Bishop

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Sep 27, 1999
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
91278

Micheal Bishop is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,085.

Troy Erichsen

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
93160

At Department of Public Safety, Troy Erichsen serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,085.

Randall Noe

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 27, 1999
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
93215

Randall Noe holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,085.

Tony Walthall

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
93398

Tony Walthall is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Jacobo Sanchez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 9, 1982
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
96187

Jacobo Sanchez is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Ted Caldwell

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 8, 2013
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
98005

Ted Caldwell is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Tommy Chase

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
99119

Tommy Chase works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tommy earned $98,085 in 2026.

Virgilio Hernandez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
99573

At Department of Public Safety, Virgilio Hernandez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,085.

Michael Linnell

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Feb 21, 1995
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
99737

Michael Linnell is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Ross Bates

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
99824

Ross Bates holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,085.

Johnny Riggins

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
101464

Johnny Riggins is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Miguel Mata

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 21, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
104088

Miguel Mata works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Miguel earned $98,085 in 2025.

Steven Hinojosa

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 4, 2004
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
105072

Steven Hinojosa is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Robert Brown

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
152471

Robert Brown works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $98,085 in 2025.

Jimmy Holmes

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jun 11, 2012
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
106246

Jimmy Holmes is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,085.

Richard Barton

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
May 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
106977

Richard Barton is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Frank Rios

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 19, 1988
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
107782

Frank Rios works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Frank earned $98,085 in 2026.

Andres Arigullin

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 31, 1995
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
107851

Andres Arigullin holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,085.

Michael Johnson

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
108777

Michael Johnson is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

James Defrance

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 10, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
109708

James Defrance holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,085.

Christopher Cain

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
110916

At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Cain serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,085.

Cody Cullar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
111078

Cody Cullar is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Stirling Pack

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Nov 2, 1995
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
111347

At Department of Public Safety, Stirling Pack serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,085.

Michael Wheless

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
111432

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Wheless serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,085.

Michael Parker

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 7, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
112040

Michael Parker holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,085.

Sean Waterman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
112632

Sean Waterman holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,085.

Eric Taylor

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 18, 2000
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
113470

Eric Taylor is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Clint Walker

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 20, 1998
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
114360

At Department of Public Safety, Clint Walker serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,085.

Jay Hawkins

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
115206

Jay Hawkins is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Rogelio Caballero

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 19, 1998
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
116035

Rogelio Caballero holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,085.

Eric Ochoa

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
117090

Eric Ochoa is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Adrian Garza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 16, 1999
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
117214

Adrian Garza works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Adrian earned $98,085 in 2026.

Carson Bening

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
119825

Carson Bening is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Daniel Castro

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$98,085
Base pay
$98,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,085
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 12, 1989
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
120009

Daniel Castro is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.