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Maine / Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

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

The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2024, this agency had 346 employees with median total compensation of $89,994; the highest distinct record was $207,808.

Year
2024
Employees
346
Median total
$89,994
Highest record
$207,808

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$141$170,956+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 346 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,994) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$62,028 (71%)
  • Overtime$5,206 (6%)
  • Other$301 (0%)
  • Benefits$19,306 (22%)

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
$20,974
$59,996
$89,994
$118,659
$133,458

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,458 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,974. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Game Warden
86 · $113,328
Office Associate II
23 · $42,118
Fish Culturist
19 · $54,008

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 11

Lauren Mcpherson

Public Relations Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,304
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$52
Benefits
$6,252
Total compensation
$6,304
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$161
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651143
Regular Wage
$20,549

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Lauren Mcpherson serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,304.

Carrie Lacasse

Accounting Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,243
Total compensation
$6,243
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$131
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
017144521
Regular Wage
$17,600

Carrie Lacasse works as a Accounting Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Carrie earned $6,243 in 2023.

George Maxsimic Iii

Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$6,006
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$457
Other pay
$183
Benefits
$5,367
Total compensation
$6,006
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$73
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018400891
Regular Wage
$12,857

George Maxsimic Iii holds the role of Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,006.

Michael Foster

Recreation Safety Coordinator/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2022 total comp
$5,768
Base pay
$5,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$237
Total compensation
$5,768
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018420001

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Michael Foster serves as a Recreation Safety Coordinator. Their 2022 pay totaled $5,768.

Robin Hudson

Accounting Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$5,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,638
Total compensation
$5,638
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$131
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
017144521
Regular Wage
$19,040

Robin Hudson is a Accounting Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $5,638.

Emilie Cram

Assistant Superintendent Maine Wildlife Park/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$5,185
Base pay
$4,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$766
Total compensation
$5,185
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018500113

Emilie Cram is a Assistant Superintendent Maine Wildlife Park at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $5,185.

Ciara Hayes

If&W Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,865
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,865
Total compensation
$4,865
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$117
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651137
Regular Wage
$19,915

Ciara Hayes is a If&W Resource Biologist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $4,865.

Richard Laflamme

Game Warden Specialist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$4,789
Base pay
$3,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,368
Total compensation
$4,789
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402591

Richard Laflamme is a Game Warden Specialist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $4,789.

Rebecca Settele

If&W Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,672
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$370
Benefits
$4,302
Total compensation
$4,672
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$102
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651137
Regular Wage
$19,439

Rebecca Settele works as a If&W Resource Biologist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Rebecca earned $4,672 in 2023.

Andrew SmartMay be multiple

Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$4,605

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018401611

This Game Warden record at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for Andrew Smart may represent several individuals, totaling $4,605 in 2024.

Joshua Kuester

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,413
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,413
Total compensation
$4,413

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$117
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450161
Regular Wage
$16,171

Joshua Kuester is a Fish Culturist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $4,413.

Jonathan Nichols

Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$4,387
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$119
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,268
Total compensation
$4,387
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$117
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018130151
Regular Wage
$13,071

Jonathan Nichols is a Carpenter at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $4,387.

Cody York

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,943
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,327
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,615
Total compensation
$3,943
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402589
Regular Wage
$13,266

Cody York holds the role of Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,943.

Kevin Mcdaniel

Master Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,780
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$276
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,504
Total compensation
$3,780
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$88
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018130134
Regular Wage
$12,984

Kevin Mcdaniel holds the role of Master Carpenter at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,780.

Dakota Stankowski

If&W Senior Resource Biologist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,523
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,523
Total compensation
$3,523
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$73
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651148
Regular Wage
$20,956

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Dakota Stankowski serves as a If&W Senior Resource Biologist. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,523.

Cynthia Rego

Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$3,339
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,339
Total compensation
$3,339
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$88
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018090211
Regular Wage
$9,811

Cynthia Rego works as a Office Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Cynthia earned $3,339 in 2023.

Brandon Demuth

If&W Resource Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$3,212
Base pay
$3,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$148
Total compensation
$3,212
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018680411

Brandon Demuth is a If&W Resource Supervisor at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $3,212.

Jacob Gormely

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$2,986
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,422
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,564
Total compensation
$2,986

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402586
Regular Wage
$13,640

Jacob Gormely works as a Deputy Game Warden for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Jacob earned $2,986 in 2023.

Kenyon Twitchell

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,581
Base pay
$1,585
Overtime
$150
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$847
Total compensation
$2,581
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450271

Kenyon Twitchell holds the role of Fish Culturist at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,581.

John Chappen

Forester I/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,457
Base pay
$1,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$643
Total compensation
$2,457
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018651136

John Chappen works as a Forester I for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. John earned $2,457 in 2024.

Derik Lee

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$2,427
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$171
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$2,256
Total compensation
$2,427

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$58
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450568
Regular Wage
$6,927

Derik Lee works as a Fish Culturist for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Derik earned $2,427 in 2023.

Rose Mandella

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$2,378
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$869
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,509
Total compensation
$2,378

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402585
Regular Wage
$13,693

Rose Mandella holds the role of Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,378.

Kelby Leary

Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2022 total comp
$2,253
Base pay
$2,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$88
Total compensation
$2,253
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018100414

Kelby Leary works as a Office Associate II for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Kelby earned $2,253 in 2022.

Zachary AlvarezMay be multiple

Gamekeeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,159
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018500112

Payroll for Zachary Alvarez (Gamekeeper, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife) may cover more than one person; together they account for $2,159 in 2024.

Kate DonovanMay be multiple

Gamekeeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$2,027
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018500041

Payroll for Kate Donovan (Gamekeeper, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife) may cover more than one person; together they account for $2,027 in 2024.

Jade Canak

Gamekeeper/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$1,941
Base pay
$1,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$588
Total compensation
$1,941
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018100919

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Jade Canak serves as a Gamekeeper. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,941.

Craig Mclaughlin

Ifw Resource Manager/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,881
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,881
Total compensation
$1,881
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018100917
Regular Wage
$10,205

Craig Mclaughlin holds the role of Ifw Resource Manager at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,881.

Sean Higgins

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$535
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,335
Total compensation
$1,870

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402587
Regular Wage
$12,399

Sean Higgins holds the role of Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,870.

Virginia Vincent

Secretary Associate/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,797
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,797
Total compensation
$1,797

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018400401
Regular Wage
$3,076

Virginia Vincent works as a Secretary Associate for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Virginia earned $1,797 in 2023.

Nicholas Mangino

Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,701
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$97
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,604
Total compensation
$1,701
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018400901
Regular Wage
$5,598

Nicholas Mangino holds the role of Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,701.

Brian Campbell

If&W Resource Technician/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$1,547
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$226
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,321
Total compensation
$1,547
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018680897
Regular Wage
$7,812

Brian Campbell is a If&W Resource Technician at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $1,547.

Roy Ford

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$1,334
Base pay
$1,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$62
Total compensation
$1,334
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450575

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Roy Ford serves as a Fish Culturist. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,334.

Erica Jernell

Office Associate II Manager Supervisor/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$926
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$926
Total compensation
$926
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018650081
Regular Wage
$17,934

Erica Jernell is a Office Associate II Manager Supervisor at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2023 total compensation came to $926.

Steven Thistlewood

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$837
Base pay
$756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$81
Total compensation
$837
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402594

Steven Thistlewood is a Deputy Game Warden at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $837.

Douglas Kulis

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$756
Base pay
$756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$756
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402595

Douglas Kulis works as a Deputy Game Warden for Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Douglas earned $756 in 2024.

Michael ConnollyMay be multiple

Deputy Game Warden/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$471

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018402593
Regular Wage
$4,978

This Deputy Game Warden record at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for Michael Connolly may represent several individuals, totaling $471 in 2023.

Kaysie Dostie

Office Specialist I/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$319
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$319
Total compensation
$319

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018000072

Kaysie Dostie is a Office Specialist I at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $319.

Courtney Chastenay

Office Associate II/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2024 total comp
$141
Base pay
$134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7
Total compensation
$141

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018090010

Courtney Chastenay is a Office Associate II at Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 2024 total compensation came to $141.

Tyler Blanchard

Fish Culturist/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$30
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30
Total compensation
$30
Middle name
Z

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018450576
Regular Wage
$723

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Tyler Blanchard serves as a Fish Culturist. Their 2023 pay totaled $30.

James Bell

Carpenter/Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

2023 total comp
$28
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28
Total compensation
$28
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
00900
Pay Position Number
018130151
Regular Wage
$572

At Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, James Bell serves as a Carpenter. Their 2023 pay totaled $28.