Vermont / Public Safety
Agency file
The Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 815 employees with median total compensation of $76,232; the highest distinct record was $184,361.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 815 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,232) — 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 $130,959 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23. 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.
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Record list
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Lieutenant/Public Safety
Thomas Howard is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $131,898.
Dps Director of Mental Health/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mourning Fox serves as a Dps Director of Mental Health. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,893.
Executive Director/Public Safety
Michael Desrochers works as a Executive Director for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Michael earned $131,352 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Michael Anderson is a Sergeant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Daniel Bennett holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Sean Brennan is a Sergeant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Alex Comtois serves as a Sergeant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Abigail Drew works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Abigail earned $130,959 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Steven Gelder works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Steven earned $130,959 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Christian Hunt holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Hurwitch serves as a Sergeant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joshua Lewis serves as a Sergeant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christopher Loyzelle serves as a Sergeant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Crista Maurice works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Crista earned $130,959 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Eden Neary holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Lauren Ronan works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Lauren earned $130,959 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Todd Stackhouse holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Joseph Szarejko holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,959.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Ryan Wood holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,959.
General Counsel I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tucker Jones serves as a General Counsel I. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,957.