Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

AGENCY

Department of Public Safety

Total employees

10,877
Median salary

$66,178
Minimum salary

$17,501
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	4,739	43%	$55,441
Male	6,138	56%	$85,989

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	63	< 1%	$80,274
Asian	296	2%	$63,109
Black	1,531	14%	$55,445
Hispanic	4,061	37%	$65,851
Other	198	1%	$55,441
White	4,728	43%	$80,274

Length of employment

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	1,146	10%	$51,255
1-10 years	5,457	50%	$65,507
10-20 years	2,823	25%	$86,027
20+ years	1,451	13%	$102,719

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	10,836	99%	$66,710
Part-Time	41	< 1%	$21,155

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