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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 274

Brock Haner

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1681953

Brock Haner is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

Mohamed Abdulwahab

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1675623

Mohamed Abdulwahab holds the role of Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,344.

Creacy Penny

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1687128

Creacy Penny is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,344.

Koryelle Cameron

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
May 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1709902

At Department of Public Safety, Koryelle Cameron serves as a Investigator II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,344.

Alejandro Medina

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1709958

Alejandro Medina works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alejandro earned $46,344 in 2026.

Johnpaul Nguyen

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
May 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1709960

Johnpaul Nguyen is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

Edana Padgett

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1713518

Edana Padgett works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Edana earned $46,344 in 2026.

Monique Sears

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1748664

Monique Sears is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,344.

Angela Johnson

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1751031

Angela Johnson is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

Neil Smith

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1751033

Neil Smith works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Neil earned $46,344 in 2026.

Mofid Mashal

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1758173

At Department of Public Safety, Mofid Mashal serves as a Investigator II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,344.

Emmanuel Adjei

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1758638

At Department of Public Safety, Emmanuel Adjei serves as a Investigator II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,344.

Joshua Gilmore

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1758826

At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Gilmore serves as a Investigator II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,344.

Brett Christensen

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Nov 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1759389

Brett Christensen works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brett earned $46,344 in 2026.

Jeffrey Green

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9940
Hire Date
Mar 18, 2007
Monthly Pay
$8,703
State Employee Number
187479

Jeffrey Green holds the role of Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,344.

Thalia Morales

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1760601

Thalia Morales works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Thalia earned $46,344 in 2026.

Edita Minaya

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1763699

Edita Minaya is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

Abigail Siebert

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1766846

Abigail Siebert works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Abigail earned $46,344 in 2026.

Ryan Sullivan

Investigator III/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1772348

Ryan Sullivan is a Investigator III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,344.

Ruben Esparza

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1795821

Ruben Esparza works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ruben earned $46,344 in 2026.

Marcia Garner

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
314540

At Department of Public Safety, Marcia Garner serves as a Investigator II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,344.

Gabriel Humphreys

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Mar 15, 2026
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1835285

Gabriel Humphreys is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

Michelle Johnson

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1572
Hire Date
Aug 17, 1998
Monthly Pay
$5,025
State Employee Number
38834

Michelle Johnson is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

David Laque

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1836423

David Laque is a Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,344.

Gabriel Olvera

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1776029

Gabriel Olvera holds the role of Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,344.

Kevin Rinehart

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1780607

Kevin Rinehart holds the role of Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,344.

Miguel Scott

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1826608

At Department of Public Safety, Miguel Scott serves as a Investigator II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,344.

Kyle Soriez

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1714226

Kyle Soriez works as a Investigator II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kyle earned $46,344 in 2026.

Ilan Volman

Investigator II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,344
Base pay
$46,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,344
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1352
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,862
State Employee Number
1787981

Ilan Volman holds the role of Investigator II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,344.

Ronda Vasquez

Document Services Technician III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,265
Base pay
$46,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,265
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
182
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$3,855
State Employee Number
140390

Ronda Vasquez works as a Document Services Technician III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ronda earned $46,265 in 2026.

Alex Hill

Maintenance Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$46,216
Base pay
$46,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,216
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9044
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2007
Monthly Pay
$3,851
State Employee Number
122904

Alex Hill works as a Maintenance Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alex earned $46,216 in 2025.

Roy Satterwhite

Maintenance Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$46,216
Base pay
$46,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,216
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9044
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$3,851
State Employee Number
1408205

Roy Satterwhite works as a Maintenance Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Roy earned $46,216 in 2025.

Deatrice Moye

Custodian IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,210
Base pay
$46,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,210
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8009
Hire Date
Apr 13, 2009
Monthly Pay
$3,851
State Employee Number
14328

At Department of Public Safety, Deatrice Moye serves as a Custodian IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,210.

Amalia Sandoval

Custodian IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,210
Base pay
$46,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,210
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8009
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$3,851
State Employee Number
78831

Amalia Sandoval works as a Custodian IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amalia earned $46,210 in 2026.

Geronimo Ochoa

Custodian IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,210
Base pay
$46,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,210
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8009
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$3,851
State Employee Number
173059

Geronimo Ochoa works as a Custodian IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Geronimo earned $46,210 in 2026.

Felix Martinez

Custodian IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$46,210
Base pay
$46,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,210
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8009
Hire Date
Aug 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$3,851
State Employee Number
1199591

At Department of Public Safety, Felix Martinez serves as a Custodian IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,210.

Clifton Steed

Security Officer III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$45,990
Base pay
$45,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,990
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6234
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,833
State Employee Number
7770

Clifton Steed is a Security Officer III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,990.

Steven Franks

Creative Media Designer I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$45,987
Base pay
$45,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,987
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1810
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,832
State Employee Number
292805

At Department of Public Safety, Steven Franks serves as a Creative Media Designer I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,987.

Alejandro San Martin

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$45,660
Base pay
$45,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,660
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
154
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,805
State Employee Number
207561

At Department of Public Safety, Alejandro San Martin serves as a Administrative Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,660.

Kelly Wix

Administrative Assistant III/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$45,660
Base pay
$45,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,660
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0154
Hire Date
Nov 20, 2003
Monthly Pay
$3,805
State Employee Number
3262

Kelly Wix is a Administrative Assistant III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,660.