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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
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

Trooper

2,104 · $80,274

License and Permit Specialist II

1,538 · $49,041

Sergeant, Dps

1,380 · $100,017

License and Permit Specialist III

482 · $56,318

License and Permit Specialist I

377 · $42,311

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 51

Justin Stanley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 31, 1995
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 28241

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

Jason Smith

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085

Jason Smith is a Corporal at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

Cody Pack

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 30066

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

Robert Watts

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9935
Hire Date: Oct 31, 1995
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 31692

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

Gary Davis

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 31744

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

Nanette Gruch

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 32327

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

Cristobal Flores

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jul 20, 1998
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 34499

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

Israel Perez

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9935
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 34667

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

Oren Hennings

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2000
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 36292

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

Matthew Kuhlengel

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 13, 2003
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 37195

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

Jamie Rios

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 38030

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

Omar Maldonado

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2000
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 38219

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

Jonathan Anderson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 39998

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

Casey Jones

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085

Casey Jones holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,085.

Horatio Byrd

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 41598

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

Matthew Sliva

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 41621

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

Lawrence Escamilla

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 41795

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

Javier Arteaga

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 42171

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

David Martinez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jan 7, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 42337

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

Barry Henry

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 43783

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

Reynaldo Romo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 45050

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

William Yanish

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 13, 2003
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 45794

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

Reymundo Alcantar

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2026
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 46815

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

Brandon Smedley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 46884

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

Stephen Nall

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 47100

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

Michael Adams

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 19, 1998
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 47573

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

Claudia Meza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jan 24, 2005
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 48136

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

Anthony Aragones

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 48153

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

Steven Gleaton

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 27, 1999
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 48223

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

Clinton Baughman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 27, 1999
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 48770

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

Benjamin Eubanks

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jul 20, 1998
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 49002

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

Michael Bearden

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9935
Hire Date: Jan 7, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 49642

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

Darrin Bridges

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9935
Hire Date: Jul 20, 1998
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 50336

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

David Hill

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 51456

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

Stacy Johnson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 53247

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

Russell Reid

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 55115

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

Ryan Etzler

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Oct 4, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 56797

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

Brian Freeman

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085

Brian Freeman is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $98,085.

William Frederick

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9935
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 60202

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

Delvin Davis

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$98,085

Base pay: $98,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,085
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9928
Hire Date: Jan 14, 1997
Monthly Pay: $8,174
State Employee Number: 60686

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