Government Salaries Explorer
This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest.
Updated: April 1, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Department of Public Safety
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Total employees
10,328
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Median salary
$56,816
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Minimum salary
$10,893
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Maximum salary
$247,981
Positions at this agency
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Employees by gender
Most employees at this agency identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 4,580 | $43,041 | |
| Male | 5,748 | $66,507 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 61 | $64,919 | |
| Asian | 259 | $50,318 | |
| Black | 1,566 | $43,041 | |
| Hispanic | 3,501 | $53,242 | |
| Other | 60 | $40,350 | |
| White | 4,881 | $64,919 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Public Safety for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 861 | $36,311 | |
| 1-10 years | 5,532 | $52,507 | |
| 10-20 years | 2,786 | $72,613 | |
| 20+ years | 1,149 | $86,495 |
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 | 10,249 | $56,992 | |
| Part-Time | 79 | $18,155 |
Current positions
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