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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 11
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jonah O'Roak serves as a State Police Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,164.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Wing works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Jason earned $92,082 in 2023.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Tyler Laplante is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $91,820.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Caleb Whittier is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $91,730.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Herbert Leighton works as a State Police Detective for Department of Public Safety. Herbert earned $91,695 in 2024.
Emergency Community Specialist - Lead/Department of Public Safety
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Robert King Jr holds the role of Emergency Community Specialist - Lead at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $91,694.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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John Lacoste is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $91,629.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Tupper is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $91,466.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Joshua Lander works as a State Police Detective Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Joshua earned $91,402 in 2024.
Computer Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Keith Lagasse holds the role of Computer Forensic Analyst at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,328.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Bethany Robinson works as a State Police Sergeant for Department of Public Safety. Bethany earned $91,295 in 2024.
Public Safety Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Scott Cyr serves as a Public Safety Inspector III. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,160.
Senior Dna Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Christine Waterhouse is a Senior Dna Forensic Analyst at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $90,984.
Highway Safety Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Chantel Plummer holds the role of Highway Safety Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,459.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Aaron Marden is a Public Safety Inspector II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $90,457.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Andrea Lane is a Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $90,135.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Sarah Plourde serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,119.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Gary White Jr is a Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $90,061.
Highway Safety Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Nathan Mclaughlin works as a Highway Safety Coordinator for Department of Public Safety. Nathan earned $89,875 in 2024.
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Lawrence Rose appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Sergeant-E, with $89,866 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Shawn Hoague is a Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $89,735.
Senior Planner/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Richard Taylor serves as a Senior Planner. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,572.
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Payroll for Keith York (State Police Trooper, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $89,547 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Angela Porter works as a State Police Sergeant for Department of Public Safety. Angela earned $89,425 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jon Daisey works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Jon earned $89,301 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Hamilton works as a State Police Sergeant for Department of Public Safety. Scott earned $89,077 in 2024.
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Angela Porter appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Sergeant-E, with $88,738 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Taylor Bagley holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,720.
Sbi Business Systems Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Myriah Cotter holds the role of Sbi Business Systems Manager at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,467.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Elgin Physic is a State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $88,432.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Adam Bell holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,203.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Loretta Cardali works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Loretta earned $87,976 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Thomas Pappas holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,870.
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Jessica Shorey appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Sergeant-E, with $87,670 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Ashley Kilbreth serves as a Sbi Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,511.
Specialist Agent Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Roy is a Specialist Agent Investigator at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $87,419.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Mark Ferreira serves as a State Police Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,404.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jason Hendon serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,763.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Ashley Kilbreth is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $86,472.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Nicole Farnham works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Nicole earned $86,115 in 2024.