Maine / Department of Public Safety
Agency file
The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2024, this agency had 858 employees with median total compensation of $84,853; the highest distinct record was $243,989.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 858 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($84,853) — 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 $154,699 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,005. 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 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58.2M — | 759 — | $74,907 — |
| 2023 | $24.1M ▼ 58.5% | 723 ▼ 4.7% | $25,740 ▼ 65.6% |
| 2024 | $75.1M ▲ 211.2% | 858 ▲ 18.7% | $84,853 ▲ 229.7% |
Record list
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Management Analyst I/Department of Public Safety
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Bobbie Shay is a Management Analyst I at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $65,814.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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James Moore works as a State Police Detective for Department of Public Safety. James earned $65,782 in 2024.
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This Emergency Communication Specialist record at Department of Public Safety for Ashley Knudsen may represent several individuals, totaling $65,537 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Katharine England serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2022 pay totaled $65,214.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Debbie Dalzell holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,138.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Robin Boardman works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Robin earned $65,135 in 2024.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Richard Reed works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Richard earned $64,939 in 2022.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Donna Cote holds the role of Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $64,598.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Crawford serves as a State Police Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,487.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jeffrey Parks holds the role of State Police Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,011.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Carol Swift serves as a Sbi Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,834.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jillian Monahan serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2022 pay totaled $63,679.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Shannon Quintal is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $63,622.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Deborah Macmaster holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,362.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Denise Richardson serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,035.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Hugh Landry holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,882.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Nellie Raymond is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,872.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Jesse Johnston is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,647.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Michelle Morse is a Contract/Grant Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $62,480.
Motor Carrier Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Perkins holds the role of Motor Carrier Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,256.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Justin Huntley works as a State Police Detective Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Justin earned $62,060 in 2024.
Dna Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Lauren Niskach works as a Dna Forensic Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Lauren earned $61,944 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Alicia Royal holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $61,866.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Jared Sylvia holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,827.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Julia Payne works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Julia earned $61,463 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Kyleigh O'Donnell serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,316.
Public Relations Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Tyler Davis works as a Public Relations Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Tyler earned $61,313 in 2024.
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Payroll for Natalie Fagan (Emergency Communication Specialist, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $60,934 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Rachel Lacoste serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,876.
Motor Carrier Inspections Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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James Wright works as a Motor Carrier Inspections Supervisor for Department of Public Safety. James earned $60,644 in 2024.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Reid Bond is a State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $60,631.
Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Hannah Osgood serves as a Office Assistant II. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,618.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Cassandra Mcdonald holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,577.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Alexander Serio holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,542.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Gregory Markee holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $60,535.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Wendy Enman works as a Office Associate II for Department of Public Safety. Wendy earned $60,371 in 2024.
Senior Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Andrew Whitney works as a Senior Fire Investigator for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $60,133 in 2024.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Duff is a State Police Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $60,073.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Andrew Hardy works as a State Police Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $59,876 in 2024.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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David Powser Jr holds the role of State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,520.