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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Mcja Assistant Director/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jack Peck Jr serves as a Mcja Assistant Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,542.
State Police Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Lucas Hare serves as a State Police Lieutenant. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,360.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Kyle Russell holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,320.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Jason King holds the role of Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,187.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Michael Martin holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,184.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Charles Ball works as a Capitol Police Officer for Department of Public Safety. Charles earned $9,058 in 2022.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Katrina Aiudi-O'Connor holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,046.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Dyson holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,863.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Peter Struck holds the role of Capitol Police Officer at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,761.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Ronald Hamby Jr serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2022 pay totaled $8,723.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Linda Warren holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $8,710.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Kristy Libritz is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $8,665.
Forensic Chemist I/Department of Public Safety
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Michele Fleury holds the role of Forensic Chemist I at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,634.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Celeste Gleason works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Celeste earned $8,629 in 2024.
Motor Carrier Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Daniel Russell holds the role of Motor Carrier Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,616.
Forensic Chemist Technician/Department of Public Safety
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Skye Lavigne works as a Forensic Chemist Technician for Department of Public Safety. Skye earned $8,549 in 2023.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Connor Coburn is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $8,462.
Auditor II/Department of Public Safety
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J Spencer is a Auditor II at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $8,371.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Robin Cooper serves as a Sbi Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,228.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Carly Mckenna works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Carly earned $8,144 in 2024.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Robert Chicoria is a Contract/Grant Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $8,055.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Renee Murray holds the role of Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,054.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Tyler Charest works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Tyler earned $7,978 in 2024.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Adam Powell serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,969.
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This State Police Trooper record at Department of Public Safety for Nicholas Taylor may represent several individuals, totaling $7,948 in 2024.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Adam Gosselin works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Adam earned $7,944 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Angela Porter works as a Office Associate II for Department of Public Safety. Angela earned $7,859 in 2024.
Planning & Research Associate I/Department of Public Safety
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Jared Pingree works as a Planning & Research Associate I for Department of Public Safety. Jared earned $7,850 in 2022.
Supervisor Computer Forensic Lab/Department of Public Safety
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Jill Fergola works as a Supervisor Computer Forensic Lab for Department of Public Safety. Jill earned $7,818 in 2024.
Health Program Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Soliana Goldrich holds the role of Health Program Manager at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,793.
Government Intern/Department of Public Safety
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Augustin Buyeye works as a Government Intern for Department of Public Safety. Augustin earned $7,760 in 2022.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Breanne Barker works as a Contract/Grant Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Breanne earned $7,692 in 2022.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Beth Olsen serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,668.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Alissa Lutz works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Alissa earned $7,631 in 2024.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Andrea Aho works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Andrea earned $7,411 in 2024.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Gerald Leach holds the role of Public Safety Inspector II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,395.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Caleb Mcgary works as a State Police Sergeant for Department of Public Safety. Caleb earned $7,264 in 2024.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Sarah Ferland is a State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $7,048.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Joseph Doolin serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,959.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Georgette Chalou holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,822.