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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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 96

Johnny Keesee

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
849512

Johnny Keesee is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Dillon Steadman

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
849569

Dillon Steadman holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Abiel Obregon

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
850061

Abiel Obregon works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Abiel earned $85,989 in 2026.

Johnny Wilkerson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
850142

At Department of Public Safety, Johnny Wilkerson serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Brian Robbins

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
850511

Brian Robbins holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Jesse Pacheco

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 27, 2019
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
850820

Jesse Pacheco is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Charles Blommaert

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
851792

Charles Blommaert works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Charles earned $85,989 in 2026.

Andres Nava

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
852119

Andres Nava works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Andres earned $85,989 in 2026.

Jessica Rieger

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
852683

Jessica Rieger holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Kristi Cooper

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Aug 31, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
852870

Kristi Cooper works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristi earned $85,989 in 2026.

Boone Stuteville

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
855255

At Department of Public Safety, Boone Stuteville serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Cesar Rodriguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jul 12, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
856186

Cesar Rodriguez is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Eduardo Morales

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Mar 13, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
877266

At Department of Public Safety, Eduardo Morales serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Paul Jones

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Oct 5, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
931801

Paul Jones is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Benigno Rodriguez

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Nov 16, 2015
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
931850

At Department of Public Safety, Benigno Rodriguez serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Francisco Rangel

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jun 3, 2018
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
943897

Francisco Rangel holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Robert Jackson

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989

Robert Jackson holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Gregory Joyner

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949646

At Department of Public Safety, Gregory Joyner serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Marcus Waechter

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949656

Marcus Waechter holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

William Boston

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949657

William Boston holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Crystal Hall

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949658

Crystal Hall is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Shawn Kelley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949666

At Department of Public Safety, Shawn Kelley serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Norberto Gonzales

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949671

At Department of Public Safety, Norberto Gonzales serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Ernesto De La Pena

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949676

At Department of Public Safety, Ernesto De La Pena serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Francisca Ortiz

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949678

At Department of Public Safety, Francisca Ortiz serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,989.

Jose Bochas

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949679

Jose Bochas is a Trooper at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,989.

Allyn Sloan

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949682

Allyn Sloan holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Guillermo Quijas

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949685

Guillermo Quijas works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Guillermo earned $85,989 in 2026.

Pablo Pedroza

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949688

Pablo Pedroza works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Pablo earned $85,989 in 2026.

Luis Sandoval

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949704

At Department of Public Safety, Luis Sandoval serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Michael Landa

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949709

Michael Landa works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $85,989 in 2026.

Nathan Fredley

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 19, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949710

At Department of Public Safety, Nathan Fredley serves as a Trooper. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,989.

Bryan Fife

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949713

At Department of Public Safety, Bryan Fife serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Julio Barrera Compean

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949718

Julio Barrera Compean holds the role of Corporal at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Natalie Lappe

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949723

Natalie Lappe works as a Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Natalie earned $85,989 in 2026.

Jonathan Macias

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949724

Jonathan Macias holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Paulina Castillo

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949726

Paulina Castillo holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Michael Gracia

Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949727

Michael Gracia holds the role of Trooper at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,989.

Sandra Mendoza

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949736

At Department of Public Safety, Sandra Mendoza serves as a Corporal. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,989.

Luke Scamardo

Corporal/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$85,989
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,989
Employment type
CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9935
Hire Date
Jan 10, 2016
Monthly Pay
$7,166
State Employee Number
949737

Luke Scamardo works as a Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Luke earned $85,989 in 2026.