Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

AGENCY

Department of Public Safety

Total employees

10,706
Median salary

$67,804
Minimum salary

$17,005
Maximum salary

$345,250

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	4,664	43%	$53,931
Male	6,042	56%	$85,989

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	61	< 1%	$80,274
Asian	290	2%	$64,074
Black	1,507	14%	$55,441
Hispanic	3,978	37%	$65,851
Other	176	1%	$55,441
White	4,694	43%	$80,274

Length of employment

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	1,097	10%	$51,255
1-10 years	5,381	50%	$65,561
10-20 years	2,878	26%	$89,789
20+ years	1,350	12%	$100,277

Employment status

Most employees at this agency are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Full-Time	10,663	99%	$68,667
Part-Time	43	< 1%	$21,155

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