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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Colonel, Vsp/Public Safety
Matthew Birmingham works as a Colonel, Vsp for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Matthew earned $184,361 in 2026.
Major, Vermont State Police/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Petersen serves as a Major, Vermont State Police. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,875.
Commissioner/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jennifer Morrison serves as a Commissioner. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,869.
Major, Vermont State Police/Public Safety
Steven Coote is a Major, Vermont State Police at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $169,442.
Major, Vermont State Police/Public Safety
Ashley Barnes works as a Major, Vermont State Police for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Ashley earned $166,132 in 2026.
Lieutenant Colonel, Vsp/Public Safety
Shawn Loan is a Lieutenant Colonel, Vsp at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $166,132.
Captain/Public Safety
Karl Gardner is a Captain at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $161,933.
Captain/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christopher Barber serves as a Captain. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,242.
Captain/Public Safety
Casey Daniell works as a Captain for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Casey earned $161,242 in 2026.
Captain/Public Safety
Michael Manley Jr. works as a Captain for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Michael earned $161,242 in 2026.
Captain/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Daley serves as a Captain. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,943.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Eric Albright is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $152,918.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Owen Ballinger is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $152,918.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Michael Dion holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,918.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Andrew Jensen works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Andrew earned $152,918 in 2026.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Cory Lozier works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Cory earned $152,918 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
John Maccallum is a Sergeant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $152,918.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Robert Mckenna is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $152,918.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Michael Studin is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $152,918.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Kamerling serves as a Lieutenant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,929.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Paul Ravelin works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Paul earned $149,929 in 2026.
Captain/Public Safety
Debra Munson holds the role of Captain at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,484.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Drew Cota is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $146,990.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Matthew Sweitzer is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $146,990.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tyson Kinney serves as a Lieutenant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,990.