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 18
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Charles Motherway is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $55,643.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Michael Chavez works as a State Police Detective for Department of Public Safety. Michael earned $55,604 in 2022.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Ryan Kilcollins serves as a State Police Corporal. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,579.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Richard Reaser Ii works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Richard earned $55,571 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Kelli Welch is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $55,358.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Ian Dunn works as a State Police Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Ian earned $55,074 in 2024.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Travis Luce works as a State Police Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Travis earned $55,003 in 2024.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Raul Ramirez works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Raul earned $54,967 in 2022.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Sam Richmond works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Sam earned $54,816 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Lynn Storen is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $54,685.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Sarah Nowell is a State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $54,553.
Auditor II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Wyatt Bisbee serves as a Auditor II. Their 2022 pay totaled $54,498.
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This Office Associate II record at Department of Public Safety for Nicole Hubbard may represent several individuals, totaling $54,095 in 2024.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Marcus Reny is a State Police Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $54,087.
State Police Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Roy works as a State Police Investigator for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $53,920 in 2024.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Charles Edson works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Charles earned $53,835 in 2022.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Anna Doughty works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Anna earned $53,570 in 2024.
Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Michael Coffin holds the role of Fire Investigator at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,486.
State Police Major/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Tyler Stevenson serves as a State Police Major. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,462.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Joseph Wilson works as a Contract/Grant Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Joseph earned $53,431 in 2022.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Marc Poulin works as a State Police Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Marc earned $53,315 in 2024.
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Payroll for Patrick Pescitelli (State Police Trooper, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $53,278 in 2023.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Fiske serves as a State Police Corporal. Their 2022 pay totaled $53,254.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Robert Manning holds the role of Public Safety Inspector II at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $52,923.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Benjamin Lagasse works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Benjamin earned $52,912 in 2024.
Mcja Train Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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David Tyrol works as a Mcja Train Coordinator for Department of Public Safety. David earned $52,713 in 2022.
Comprehensive Health Plan II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Taylor Parmenter serves as a Comprehensive Health Plan II. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,648.
Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Susan Poulin serves as a Office Assistant II. Their 2022 pay totaled $52,608.
Office Specialist I/Department of Public Safety
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Danielle Jacques is a Office Specialist I at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $52,593.
Public Service Manager II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Brian Scott serves as a Public Service Manager II. Their 2022 pay totaled $52,338.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Hashey works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Christopher earned $52,179 in 2024.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Alden Weigelt is a Capitol Police Officer at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $52,109.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Dezarae Fillmyer is a State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $52,091.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer King is a State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $51,896.
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This State Police Sergeant-E record at Department of Public Safety for Paul Casey may represent several individuals, totaling $51,614 in 2024.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jamie Fenderson serves as a State Police Corporal. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,225.
Security Guard/Department of Public Safety
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Frederick Davidson is a Security Guard at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $50,860.
Management Analyst II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Dorothy Thornton serves as a Management Analyst II. Their 2022 pay totaled $50,674.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Sucy works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Eric earned $50,442 in 2022.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Garret Booth serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,411.