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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 215

Kristen Mays

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
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
769266

Kristen Mays 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.

Alonzo Ruiz

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
Mar 21, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
776513

Alonzo Ruiz 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.

Alan Stafford

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
May 18, 2015
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
784753

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

Eric Espy

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
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Feb 17, 2015
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
784769

Eric Espy works as a Investigator IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Eric earned $53,931 in 2025.

William Frank-Cadoree

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
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
784856

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

Alana Wright

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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
May 2, 2016
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
973271

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

Irene Toler

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
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2017
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1053277

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

Shardonnay Webster

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
Nov 15, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1096638

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

Timothy Cantu

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
Apr 1, 2018
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1118123

Timothy Cantu 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.

Lafayette Johnson

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
Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1143850

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

Breanna Hargrove

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
Mar 15, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1253686

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

Lane Pickett

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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1273342

At Department of Public Safety, Lane Pickett serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,931.

Kevin Thomas

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
Nov 15, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1285236

Kevin Thomas 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.

Ramiro Camacho

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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Nov 15, 2020
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1285268

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

Robert Reyes

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
1584
Hire Date
Mar 28, 2011
Monthly Pay
$6,367
State Employee Number
39008

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

Tracy Clayton

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
Mar 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1396669

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

Randall Thorp

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
Apr 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1398025

Randall Thorp 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.

Robert Shepard

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 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1408201

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

Tony Hutson

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
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1408208

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

Jaymie Cooper

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 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1408218

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

Ashley Bland

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
Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1412831

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

America Mireles

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
Dec 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1420978

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

Jessica Mitchell

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 15, 2021
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1420979

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

Michelle St Germain

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
Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1444830

Michelle St Germain 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.

Candice Dalton

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
Feb 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1453174

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

Jared Hamilton

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
Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1459511

Jared Hamilton 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.

Kristy Gray

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 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1459555

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

Irina Savchik

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
Apr 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1459940

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

Eduardo Robles

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
Apr 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1460204

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

Nina Ochoa

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
Apr 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1460593

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

Dakoda Scott

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
May 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1461530

Dakoda Scott 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.

Michael Spediacci

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
Q

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jun 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1467821

Michael Spediacci 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.

Mirna Torres Martinez

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
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1476530

At Department of Public Safety, Mirna Torres Martinez serves as a Investigator IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,931.

Connor Fowler

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
Oct 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1562457

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

Kimberly Love

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
Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1569390

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

Brianna Winn

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
Nov 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1569415

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

Katherine Jefferson

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
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1353
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1579959

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

Seleste Juares

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
Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1580970

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

Rudy Lleverino

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
Apr 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1628638

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

Denisse Alvarez-Salinas

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
Apr 15, 2023
Monthly Pay
$4,494
State Employee Number
1634067

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