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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

$20,400$137,076+

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%

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 214

Victor Silva

Electrician I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$54,000
Base pay
$54,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9802
Hire Date
May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$4,500
State Employee Number
1386888

At Department of Public Safety, Victor Silva serves as a Electrician I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,000.

Gwendeland Carroll

Accountant II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,952
Base pay
$53,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,952
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1014
Hire Date
Jun 29, 2015
Monthly Pay
$4,496
State Employee Number
784731

Gwendeland Carroll is a Accountant II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,952.

Shannah Albertini

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
209

Shannah Albertini holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Erin Cowans

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
11240

Erin Cowans works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Erin earned $53,931 in 2026.

Dwight Sweat

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Aug 18, 2009
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
14852

Dwight Sweat works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dwight earned $53,931 in 2026.

Lisa Boenker

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
15547

At Department of Public Safety, Lisa Boenker serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Debra Vukelich

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Sep 20, 1999
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
17074

Debra Vukelich works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Debra earned $53,931 in 2026.

Bryan Miller

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
23639

Bryan Miller works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Bryan earned $53,931 in 2026.

Raquel Silva

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
May 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
27076

Raquel Silva is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Erik Ludwig

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
49726

Erik Ludwig works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Erik earned $53,931 in 2026.

Oscar Carrasco

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 20, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
81508

At Department of Public Safety, Oscar Carrasco serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Luana Williams

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
90161

Luana Williams holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Lori Bradford

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
98421

Lori Bradford is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Leanna Lange

Investigator IV/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Oct 10, 2000
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
99710

Leanna Lange holds the role of Investigator IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,931.

Anthony Reed

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Feb 12, 2007
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
116073

Anthony Reed works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Anthony earned $53,931 in 2026.

Tri Nguyen

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 21, 2003
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
122286

Tri Nguyen works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tri earned $53,931 in 2026.

Tara Tatum

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
123126

At Department of Public Safety, Tara Tatum serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Thomas Cummings

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jan 17, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
128772

Thomas Cummings works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Thomas earned $53,931 in 2026.

Angela Nellison

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
144842

At Department of Public Safety, Angela Nellison serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Ruben Salazar

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2003
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
157816

Ruben Salazar holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Scott Hallman

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
169614

At Department of Public Safety, Scott Hallman serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Clint Long

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
171916

Clint Long is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Felisita Sarabia-Padilla

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Apr 14, 2001
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
172167

Felisita Sarabia-Padilla is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Wendy Friesenhahn

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2000
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
184346

At Department of Public Safety, Wendy Friesenhahn serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Linda Taylor-Vincent

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jan 9, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
199509

At Department of Public Safety, Linda Taylor-Vincent serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Aurora Vasquez

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Nov 14, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
200100

Aurora Vasquez holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Stacey Chiasson

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Oct 2, 2013
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
336916

Stacey Chiasson holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Yoama Delgadillo

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 17, 2013
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
337368

Yoama Delgadillo works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Yoama earned $53,931 in 2026.

Erik Williams

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
337721

At Department of Public Safety, Erik Williams serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Chrissy Adame

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
338194

Chrissy Adame holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

James Parry

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Apr 15, 2013
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
339334

At Department of Public Safety, James Parry serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Terry Sackett

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Sep 17, 2012
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
341056

Terry Sackett holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

April Adams

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
355885

April Adams holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Sonja Hughes

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
519190

Sonja Hughes is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Shelley James

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
526362

At Department of Public Safety, Shelley James serves as a Investigator III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,931.

Luis Torres-Lugo

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jan 4, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
727675

Luis Torres-Lugo is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Erika Barrios

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Sep 22, 2014
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
741802

Erika Barrios is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Brian Childs

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Apr 7, 2014
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
741919

Brian Childs is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,931.

Randy Griffith

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2014
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
743396

Randy Griffith holds the role of Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,931.

Alberto Rodriguez

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$53,931
Base pay
$53,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,931
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
May 19, 2014
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
768294

Alberto Rodriguez works as a Investigator III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alberto earned $53,931 in 2026.