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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 294

Michelle Martinez

Customer Service Representative II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$39,000
Base pay
$39,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
134
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,250
State Employee Number
337435

Michelle Martinez is a Customer Service Representative II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,000.

Graciela Nunez

Records Analyst I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,981
Base pay
$38,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,981
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7480
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay
$3,248
State Employee Number
1830021

Graciela Nunez is a Records Analyst I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,981.

Faith Heinzke

Records Analyst I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,976
Base pay
$38,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,976
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7480
Hire Date
Sep 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,248
State Employee Number
1733102

Faith Heinzke holds the role of Records Analyst I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,976.

Rosendo Martinez

Customer Service Representative II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$38,680
Base pay
$38,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,680
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0134
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay
$3,223
State Employee Number
60006

Rosendo Martinez works as a Customer Service Representative II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rosendo earned $38,680 in 2025.

Nelda Ramos

Cook II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,040
Base pay
$38,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,040
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8118
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2009
Monthly Pay
$3,170
State Employee Number
57910

At Department of Public Safety, Nelda Ramos serves as a Cook II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,040.

Thomas Soto

Cook II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,040
Base pay
$38,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,040
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8118
Hire Date
May 21, 2007
Monthly Pay
$3,170
State Employee Number
175392

At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Soto serves as a Cook II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,040.

Lesia Jones

Cook II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,040
Base pay
$38,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,040
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8118
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2017
Monthly Pay
$3,170
State Employee Number
273626

Lesia Jones holds the role of Cook II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,040.

Kyle Turner

Cook II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,040
Base pay
$38,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,040
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8118
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2024
Monthly Pay
$3,170
State Employee Number
293494

Kyle Turner holds the role of Cook II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,040.

Danise Salazar Bernal

Cook II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,040
Base pay
$38,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,040
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8118
Hire Date
Jun 9, 2014
Monthly Pay
$3,170
State Employee Number
766390

Danise Salazar Bernal is a Cook II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,040.

Marc Kirsch

Cook II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$38,040
Base pay
$38,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,040
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8118
Hire Date
Sep 6, 2016
Monthly Pay
$3,170
State Employee Number
992252

Marc Kirsch works as a Cook II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Marc earned $38,040 in 2026.

Candice Jones

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$36,492
Base pay
$36,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,492
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
May 15, 2025
Monthly Pay
$3,041
State Employee Number
1780616

Candice Jones holds the role of Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,492.

Kharina Rivera Cantu

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$36,492
Base pay
$36,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,492
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$3,041
State Employee Number
1829320

Kharina Rivera Cantu works as a Clerk II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kharina earned $36,492 in 2026.

Marlen Cavazos

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Mar 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
32214

Marlen Cavazos holds the role of Clerk III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,674.

Denise Rocha

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Dec 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
1107027

Denise Rocha is a Clerk III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,674.

Cindy Strnadel

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2005
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
23279

At Department of Public Safety, Cindy Strnadel serves as a Clerk III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,674.

Lena Rios

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Apr 13, 2005
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
62934

Lena Rios works as a Clerk III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lena earned $35,674 in 2026.

Jennifer Syblik

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Jan 14, 2002
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
148493

Jennifer Syblik works as a Clerk III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $35,674 in 2026.

Deborah Stewman

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2001
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
184264

Deborah Stewman is a Clerk III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $35,674.

Shirley White

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2017
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
1064607

At Department of Public Safety, Shirley White serves as a Clerk III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,674.

Daniella Hernandez

Clerk III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$35,674
Base pay
$35,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,674
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
59
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay
$2,973
State Employee Number
1828120

Daniella Hernandez holds the role of Clerk III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,674.

Daynara Gutierrez

Public Safety Rcds Technician I/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,400
Base pay
$35,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,400
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
6221
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$2,950
State Employee Number
1642174

Daynara Gutierrez works as a Public Safety Rcds Technician I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daynara earned $35,400 in 2025.

Kathy Felts

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Sep 7, 2006
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
45940

Kathy Felts works as a Custodian II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kathy earned $35,003 in 2025.

Marilyn Peloquin

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2008
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
151623

Marilyn Peloquin is a Custodian II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $35,003.

Cynthia Hoskins

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Jul 15, 2013
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
236481

Cynthia Hoskins holds the role of Custodian II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,003.

Carolyn Ellis

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2012
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
338608

Carolyn Ellis holds the role of Custodian II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,003.

Venessa Wallace

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Jan 9, 2014
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
519988

At Department of Public Safety, Venessa Wallace serves as a Custodian II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,003.

Francisco Saldivar

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Feb 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
1106972

At Department of Public Safety, Francisco Saldivar serves as a Custodian II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,003.

Carl Montgomery

Custodian II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$35,003
Base pay
$35,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,003
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
8005
Hire Date
Mar 15, 2019
Monthly Pay
$2,917
State Employee Number
1176920

Carl Montgomery holds the role of Custodian II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,003.

Cynthia Todd

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0057
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2012
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
340586

At Department of Public Safety, Cynthia Todd serves as a Clerk II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,321.

Darcy Luedtke

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
0057
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1432406

Darcy Luedtke works as a Clerk II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Darcy earned $34,321 in 2025.

Maria Sauceda

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Jan 15, 2022
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1446888

Maria Sauceda holds the role of Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,321.

Estella Oliva

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1449278

Estella Oliva is a Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,321.

Katia Campos

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1692922

Katia Campos is a Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,321.

Erika Limon

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Apr 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1706738

Erika Limon is a Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,321.

Kassandra Little

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1749673

Kassandra Little works as a Clerk II for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kassandra earned $34,321 in 2026.

Blossom Colaco

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1802509

Blossom Colaco holds the role of Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,321.

Samantha Fitzmaurice

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,321
Base pay
$34,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,321
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
1787984

Samantha Fitzmaurice holds the role of Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,321.

Brenda Lewis

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,320
Base pay
$34,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,320
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Nov 7, 2011
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
597

Brenda Lewis is a Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,320.

Virea Bailey

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,320
Base pay
$34,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,320
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Dec 8, 1997
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
137734

Virea Bailey is a Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,320.

Henrietta Mercer

Clerk II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$34,320
Base pay
$34,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,320
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
57
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2013
Monthly Pay
$2,860
State Employee Number
336700

Henrietta Mercer is a Clerk II at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,320.