City of Baltimore / Liquor License Board
Agency file
The Liquor License Board regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.
In 2025, this agency had 20 employees with median total compensation of $85,855; the highest distinct record was $203,055.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 20 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,855) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,669 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,615. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $1.2M — | 30 — | $38,015 — |
| 2012 | $1.4M ▲ 18.7% | 36 ▲ 20.0% | $43,344 ▲ 14.0% |
| 2014 | $863.6K ▼ 39.0% | 20 ▼ 44.4% | $45,707 ▲ 5.5% |
| 2021 | $1.6M ▲ 91.1% | 25 ▲ 25.0% | $54,429 ▲ 19.1% |
| 2022 | $1.5M ▼ 8.5% | 26 ▲ 4.0% | $52,886 ▼ 2.8% |
| 2023 | $1.7M ▲ 10.3% | 26 ±0% | $62,173 ▲ 17.6% |
| 2024 | $1.9M ▲ 11.2% | 26 ±0% | $69,547 ▲ 11.9% |
| 2025 | $1.8M ▼ 4.1% | 20 ▼ 23.1% | $85,855 ▲ 23.4% |
Record list
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Executive Director I/Liquor License Board
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At Liquor License Board, Douglas K Paige serves as a Executive Director I. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $203,055.
Operations Director I/Liquor License Board
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Michelle B Wirzberger works as a Operations Director I for Liquor License Board. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Michelle earned $187,436 in 2025.
00095 - Executive Director I/Liquor License Board
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Douglas Paige is a 00095 - Executive Director I at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $183,437.
00093 - Operations Director I/Liquor License Board
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Michelle Wirzberger works as a 00093 - Operations Director I for Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Michelle earned $176,774 in 2024.
00093 - Operations Director I/Liquor License Board
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Douglas Paige holds the role of 00093 - Operations Director I at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $150,998.
42945 - Liquor Board Chief Inspector/Liquor License Board
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John Chrissomallis is a 42945 - Liquor Board Chief Inspector at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $147,971.
Operations Director I/Liquor License Board
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Douglas Paige holds the role of Operations Director I at Liquor License Board. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $145,606.
Liquour Board Assistant Exe Secreta/Liquor License Board
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Douglas Paige is a Liquour Board Assistant Exe Secreta at Liquor License Board. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $138,711.
33205 - Liquor Board Assistant Executive Secretary/Liquor License Board
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Staci Russell holds the role of 33205 - Liquor Board Assistant Executive Secretary at Liquor License Board. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $133,246.
33205 - Liquor Brd Assistant Executive Secretary/Liquor License Board
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Staci Russell works as a 33205 - Liquor Brd Assistant Executive Secretary for Liquor License Board. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. Staci earned $133,016 in 2023.
Liquor Board Assistant Executive Secretary/Liquor License Board
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Staci Christian-Russell is a Liquor Board Assistant Executive Secretary at Liquor License Board. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $129,669.
Liquor Board Executive Assistant/Liquor License Board
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Kimberly E Kerns works as a Liquor Board Executive Assistant for Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Kimberly earned $128,236 in 2025.
00089 - Operations Officer V/Liquor License Board
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At Liquor License Board, Nicholas Blendy serves as a 00089 - Operations Officer V. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,635.
Operations Officer V/Liquor License Board
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Thomas Akras holds the role of Operations Officer V at Liquor License Board. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $126,333.
33206 - Liquor Board Executive Assistant/Liquor License Board
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Kimberly Kerns works as a 33206 - Liquor Board Executive Assistant for Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Kimberly earned $124,336 in 2024.
Operations Officer V/Liquor License Board
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Nicholas Blendy is a Operations Officer V at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. 2021 total compensation came to $123,506.
Appeals Counsel, Lb/Liquor License Board
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Alice G Pinderhughes works as a Appeals Counsel, Lb for Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Alice earned $107,076 in 2025.
Contract Service Specialist II/Liquor License Board
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Matthew James Achhammer is a Contract Service Specialist II at Liquor License Board. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $105,810.
Liquor Brd Chief Inspector/Liquor License Board
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John Chrissomallis holds the role of Liquor Brd Chief Inspector at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,120.
00203 - Appeals Counsel, Lb/Liquor License Board
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Alice Pinderhughes is a 00203 - Appeals Counsel, Lb at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. 2024 total compensation came to $102,284.
Liquor Brd Assistant Executive Secretary/Liquor License Board
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Staci Russell is a Liquor Brd Assistant Executive Secretary at Liquor License Board. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). 2021 total compensation came to $101,962.
00203 - Appeals Counsel Liquor Board/Liquor License Board
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At Liquor License Board, Alice Pinderhughes serves as a 00203 - Appeals Counsel Liquor Board. They have served since 1996 (about 27 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $101,844.
42945 - Liquor Brd Chief Inspector/Liquor License Board
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John Chrissomallis holds the role of 42945 - Liquor Brd Chief Inspector at Liquor License Board. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,961.
Liquor Board Chief Inspector/Liquor License Board
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David L Mcginnis is a Liquor Board Chief Inspector at Liquor License Board. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $94,080.
Executive Level I/Liquor License Board
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Jane Schroeder is a Executive Level I at Liquor License Board. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). 2012 total compensation came to $93,684.
Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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Andy A Perez is a Liquor Board Inspector III at Liquor License Board. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $92,490.
Executive Level I/Liquor License Board
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At Liquor License Board, Samuel Daniels Jr serves as a Executive Level I. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $90,753.
00107 - Contract Services Specialist II/Liquor License Board
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Matthew Achhammer holds the role of 00107 - Contract Services Specialist II at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,743.
Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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At Liquor License Board, Steven Han serves as a Liquor Board Inspector III. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,194.
Appeals Counsel Liquor Board/Liquor License Board
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Alice Pinderhughes holds the role of Appeals Counsel Liquor Board at Liquor License Board. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $87,230.
42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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Andy Perez is a 42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $86,335.
Liquor Board Office Assistant II/Liquor License Board
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Jared Ramsey is a Liquor Board Office Assistant II at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $86,331.
42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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Steven Han holds the role of 42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III at Liquor License Board. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $85,707.
Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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Terri S Chase holds the role of Liquor Board Inspector III at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,379.
33202 - Liquor Board Office Assistant II/Liquor License Board
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Shena Branch works as a 33202 - Liquor Board Office Assistant II for Liquor License Board. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Shena earned $85,326 in 2024.
Liquor Board Chief Inspector/Liquor License Board
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Ralph Gilliam holds the role of Liquor Board Chief Inspector at Liquor License Board. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $83,156.
33206 - Liquor Board Secretary III/Liquor License Board
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Kimberly Kerns works as a 33206 - Liquor Board Secretary III for Liquor License Board. They have served since 2013 (about 10 years). Kimberly earned $82,762 in 2023.
42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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Darryl Clark is a 42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III at Liquor License Board. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $82,475.
42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III/Liquor License Board
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At Liquor License Board, Terri Chase serves as a 42944 - Liquor Board Inspector III. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,614.
Liquor Board Assistant Chief Inspec/Liquor License Board
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Vernon Conway holds the role of Liquor Board Assistant Chief Inspec at Liquor License Board. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,122.