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 19
Motor Carrier Inspections Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Mark Perkins serves as a Motor Carrier Inspections Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,332.
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This State Police Trooper record at Department of Public Safety for Hunter Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $50,310 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Mathew Casavant serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,946.
State Police Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Erik Larsen serves as a State Police Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,750.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Andrews is a State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $49,361.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Bronson is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $49,152.
Security Guard/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Mark Leigh serves as a Security Guard. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,140.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Richards holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,550.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Taylor Dube works as a State Police Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Taylor earned $48,427 in 2023.
State Police Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Ireland works as a State Police Lieutenant for Department of Public Safety. Scott earned $48,310 in 2022.
Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Stephen Garib is a Fire Investigator at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $48,292.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Adam Bouchard holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,270.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Cassandra Mcdonald works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Cassandra earned $48,144 in 2024.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Alexander Gibson works as a Contract/Grant Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Alexander earned $47,767 in 2024.
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Payroll for Jessica Combs (State Police Trooper, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $47,573 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Blaine Silk works as a State Police Sergeant for Department of Public Safety. Blaine earned $47,372 in 2024.
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Travis Boumil appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Trooper, with $47,258 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Chuck Michaud is a State Police Corporal at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $47,224.
State Police Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Michael Baker serves as a State Police Lieutenant. Their 2022 pay totaled $47,106.
Forensic Chemist Technician/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jennifer Evans serves as a Forensic Chemist Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,097.
Emergency Medical Education Trg Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Azevedo serves as a Emergency Medical Education Trg Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,840.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Mariah Gleaton works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Mariah earned $46,580 in 2022.
State Police Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Gosselin holds the role of State Police Lieutenant at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $46,478.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Crystal Thomes is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $46,467.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Patrick Flanagan works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Patrick earned $46,374 in 2024.
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Leon Wiswell Jr appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector, with $46,280 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Myrna Komich-White is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $46,265.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Emma Wallace is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $46,051.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Veronica Wood is a Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $45,945.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Bryant Laverdiere holds the role of Capitol Police Officer at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $45,922.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Ryan Stenson holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,610.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Harriman serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2022 pay totaled $45,173.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Magee is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $44,966.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Sander Vanderlee serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,756.
Counsel/Department of Public Safety
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James Parr works as a Counsel for Department of Public Safety. James earned $44,658 in 2022.
Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Nathan Bernier serves as a Fire Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,653.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Brendan Smith is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $44,467.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Starla Dorval holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $44,237.
Capitol Security Screener/Department of Public Safety
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Gary Bragg works as a Capitol Security Screener for Department of Public Safety. Gary earned $44,072 in 2022.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Terri Kanaris is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $43,955.