Maine / Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

Agency file

Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

Source file: Maine — State Employee Wages & Benefits / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2024, this agency had 241 employees with median total compensation of $69,015; the highest distinct record was $159,010.

Year: 2024
Employees: 241
Median total: $69,015
Highest record: $159,010

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$84$136,685+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 241 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,015) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $51,590 (77%)
Overtime — $2,320 (3%)
Other — $54 (0%)
Benefits — $13,125 (20%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$15,939

$38,892

$69,015

$92,265

$115,489

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $115,489 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $15,939. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Military Firefighter

30 · $76,228

Office Specialist I

16 · $48,528

Contract/Grant Specialist

13 · $39,861

Veterans Services Officer

11 · $76,357

Heavy Equipment Operator II

11 · $30,115

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 9

Darren Curtis

Planning & Research Associate II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$4,559

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $577
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,982
Total compensation: $4,559
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101521
Regular Wage: $10,955

Darren Curtis holds the role of Planning & Research Associate II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,559.

Aaron Mellen

Heavy Equipment Operator II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$4,476

Base pay: $4,166
Overtime: $94
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $216
Total compensation: $4,476
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200536

Aaron Mellen works as a Heavy Equipment Operator II for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Aaron earned $4,476 in 2022.

Cheryl York

Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2024 total comp

$4,441

Base pay: $4,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $230
Total compensation: $4,441
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101605

Cheryl York holds the role of Contract/Grant Specialist at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,441.

Ryan Hallee

Buyer II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$4,433

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,433
Total compensation: $4,433
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $88
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002239
Regular Wage: $10,429

Ryan Hallee works as a Buyer II for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Ryan earned $4,433 in 2023.

Amy Carole

Senior Planner/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2024 total comp

$4,197

Base pay: $3,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $704
Total compensation: $4,197
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101559

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, Amy Carole serves as a Senior Planner. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,197.

Michael Kaselis

Military Firefighter/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$4,045

Base pay: $2,898
Overtime: $914
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $233
Total compensation: $4,045
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001001839

Michael Kaselis holds the role of Military Firefighter at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,045.

Jackson Koch

Senior Staff Accountant/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2024 total comp

$3,944

Base pay: $3,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $182
Total compensation: $3,944
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002185

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, Jackson Koch serves as a Senior Staff Accountant. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,944.

Cody Reynolds

Environmental Specialist III/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2024 total comp

$3,653

Base pay: $3,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $191
Total compensation: $3,653
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002040

Cody Reynolds works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Cody earned $3,653 in 2024.

Amy Carole

Planning & Research Associate II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$3,588

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $615
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,973
Total compensation: $3,588
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101559
Regular Wage: $11,240

Amy Carole holds the role of Planning & Research Associate II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,588.

Joseph Wilson

Business Manager II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$3,468

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,468
Total compensation: $3,468
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $88
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001001955
Regular Wage: $12,706

Joseph Wilson holds the role of Business Manager II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,468.

Wendell White

Building Maintenance Superintendent/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$3,339

Base pay: $2,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $925
Total compensation: $3,339
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001001281

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, Wendell White serves as a Building Maintenance Superintendent. Their 2022 pay totaled $3,339.

Faith Staples

Senior Planner/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$3,255

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $130
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,125
Total compensation: $3,255
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101533
Regular Wage: $14,565

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, Faith Staples serves as a Senior Planner. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,255.

Ryan Leighton

Groundskeeper II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$3,163

Base pay: $3,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $163
Total compensation: $3,163
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200555

Ryan Leighton holds the role of Groundskeeper II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,163.

James Belanger

Contract/Grant Manager/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$3,115

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,115
Total compensation: $3,115
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101562
Regular Wage: $14,812

James Belanger holds the role of Contract/Grant Manager at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,115.

Jaime Robichaud

Management Analyst II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,999

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,999
Total compensation: $2,999
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200051
Regular Wage: $12,392

Jaime Robichaud is a Management Analyst II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2023 total compensation came to $2,999.

Maria Hobbs

Planning & Research Associate II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,974

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,974
Total compensation: $2,974
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101567
Regular Wage: $11,828

Maria Hobbs is a Planning & Research Associate II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2023 total compensation came to $2,974.

Samuel Roy

Planning & Research Associate II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,963

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,963
Total compensation: $2,963
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101528
Regular Wage: $11,708

Samuel Roy holds the role of Planning & Research Associate II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,963.

Tamara Edge

Veterans Services Officer/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$2,921

Base pay: $2,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $115
Total compensation: $2,921
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200571

Tamara Edge works as a Veterans Services Officer for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Tamara earned $2,921 in 2022.

Meghan Sica

Office Specialist I/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,881

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,857
Total compensation: $2,881
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $44
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200111
Regular Wage: $2,653

Meghan Sica holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,881.

Heather Dumais

Senior Planner/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,869

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46
Benefits: $2,822
Total compensation: $2,869
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $73
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101546
Regular Wage: $11,674

Heather Dumais works as a Senior Planner for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Heather earned $2,869 in 2023.

Joel Trask

Building Mechanical Systems Specialist/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,788

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,211
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,577
Total compensation: $2,788
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $219
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002186
Regular Wage: $35,390

Joel Trask is a Building Mechanical Systems Specialist at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2023 total compensation came to $2,788.

Jacqueline Tiner

Secretary Associate/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,718

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $435
Other pay: $35
Benefits: $2,249
Total compensation: $2,718
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $307
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001101571
Regular Wage: $40,960

Jacqueline Tiner holds the role of Secretary Associate at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,718.

Landon Tracy

Heavy Equipment Operator II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2024 total comp

$2,592

Base pay: $2,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $120
Total compensation: $2,592

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200441

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, Landon Tracy serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator II. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,592.

Richard Emerson

Heavy Equipment Operator II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$2,335

Base pay: $1,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $875
Total compensation: $2,335
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001001501

Richard Emerson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator II for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Richard earned $2,335 in 2022.

Timothy Nickerson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,226

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $280
Other pay: $795
Benefits: $1,151
Total compensation: $2,226
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002167
Regular Wage: $21,142

Timothy Nickerson works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Timothy earned $2,226 in 2023.

Katrina Turcotte

Office Specialist I/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$2,210

Base pay: $2,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $115
Total compensation: $2,210
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200221

Katrina Turcotte is a Office Specialist I at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2022 total compensation came to $2,210.

Ryan Mcguire Ii

Military Firefighter/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,110

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $917
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,193
Total compensation: $2,110
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $102
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002208
Regular Wage: $20,979

Ryan Mcguire Ii holds the role of Military Firefighter at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,110.

Stephen Ashcroft

Groundskeeper II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$2,078

Base pay: $2,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,078
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200555

Stephen Ashcroft works as a Groundskeeper II for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Stephen earned $2,078 in 2022.

Shane Hill

Superintendent of Buildings/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$2,052

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $174
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,878
Total compensation: $2,052
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200281
Regular Wage: $5,044

Shane Hill holds the role of Superintendent of Buildings at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,052.

James Carroll

Building Custodian/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$2,006

Base pay: $1,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $528
Total compensation: $2,006
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002190

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, James Carroll serves as a Building Custodian. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,006.

Paul Bourque

Grounds Equipment Maintenance Manager/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,982

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,982
Total compensation: $1,982
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200534
Regular Wage: $7,771

Paul Bourque holds the role of Grounds Equipment Maintenance Manager at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,982.

Gary Bragdon

Senior Staff Accountant/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,964

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $109
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,855
Total compensation: $1,964
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002185
Regular Wage: $11,062

Gary Bragdon is a Senior Staff Accountant at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2023 total compensation came to $1,964.

John Nielson

Building Maintenance Coordinator/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2024 total comp

$1,898

Base pay: $1,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $88
Total compensation: $1,898

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001001181

At Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management, John Nielson serves as a Building Maintenance Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,898.

Darryl Touchette

Veterans Services Officer/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,768

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $137
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,631
Total compensation: $1,768
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200141
Regular Wage: $12,437

Darryl Touchette works as a Veterans Services Officer for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Darryl earned $1,768 in 2023.

Andrew Colford

Military Firefighter Supervisor/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,709

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,709
Total compensation: $1,709
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001001873
Regular Wage: $6,332

Andrew Colford is a Military Firefighter Supervisor at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2023 total compensation came to $1,709.

Jerry Smith

Veterans Services Officer/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,620

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,620
Total compensation: $1,620
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200011
Regular Wage: $12,407

Jerry Smith holds the role of Veterans Services Officer at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,620.

Barrett Fisher

Veterans Services Officer/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,587

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,587
Total compensation: $1,587
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200172
Regular Wage: $5,941

Barrett Fisher works as a Veterans Services Officer for Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. Barrett earned $1,587 in 2023.

Danielle Fraser

Office Specialist I/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$1,521

Base pay: $1,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $1,521
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200151

Danielle Fraser holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,521.

Ryan Gosselin

Inventory & Property Associate II/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2023 total comp

$1,503

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,503
Total compensation: $1,503
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance: $29
HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001002233
Regular Wage: $3,075

Ryan Gosselin holds the role of Inventory & Property Associate II at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,503.

Christine Hayes

Office Specialist I/Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management

2022 total comp

$1,437

Base pay: $1,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56
Total compensation: $1,437
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number: 01500
Pay Position Number: 001200151

Christine Hayes is a Office Specialist I at Department of Defense, Veterans & Emerg Management. 2022 total compensation came to $1,437.