| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2022 |
Department of Business Regulation |
Kelleher Dwyer Elizabeth A |
|
$165,600.75 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Department of Corrections |
Finnegan Matthew J |
Corr Officer Lt |
$165,599.71 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
University of Rhode Island |
Armanetti Christopher P |
Non Classified |
$165,599.19 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Mcguire Matthew P |
Detective Sergeant State Polic |
$165,597.26 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Laurie Lindsay A |
Detective Trooper First Class |
$165,596.76 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island Department of Education |
Watkins Mary L |
Director Principal |
$165,584.64 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
University of Rhode Island |
Larsen Kara A |
Non Classified |
$165,571.90 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Department of Labor and Training |
Gagne Diane R |
Chief Financial Officer Ii |
$165,569.47 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Sahagian Richard |
Chief Legal Counsel |
$165,563.45 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
University of Rhode Island |
Riebe Deborah A |
Non Classified |
$165,558.12 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2017 |
Rhode Island Office of Higher Education |
Lapanne Susan E |
Non Classified |
$165,547.98 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Iannazzi Stephen |
Chief Of Staff |
$165,544.53 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Office of the Governor |
Capraro Camille C |
Sr Advisor To The Governor Go |
$165,526.14 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Fleming Daniel S |
Detective Sergeant State Polic |
$165,522.60 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Richard Kevin P |
Administrator Clerk Fam Court |
$165,518.66 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Kavanagh Stephen M |
Sr Dep Chf Of Staff Gov Relati |
$165,516.32 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Pinto Liza B |
Fiscal Analyst Ii Budget |
$165,516.32 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Smith Christopher |
Associate Judge Dist Court |
$165,513.26 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Superior Court |
Smith Christopher K |
|
$165,513.26 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2020 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Dubose Melissa |
Associate Judge Dist Court |
$165,513.26 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Superior Court |
Dubose Melissa |
|
$165,513.26 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2025 |
Executive Office of Health and Human Services |
Munro Brenda D |
Assoc Director Financial Mgmt |
$165,494.94 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Department of Corrections |
Grossguth Robert A |
Correctional Officer |
$165,493.63 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Smith Stephen P |
Corr Officer Lt |
$165,493.61 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Jones Jr Paul |
Magistrate |
$165,490.95 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Department of Administration |
Lanciaux Michelle M |
Sr Info Tech Port Proj Mgr I |
$165,490.13 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Executive Office of Health and Human Services |
Palumbo Deborah |
Admin Leg Sup Svs Adminstr |
$165,489.64 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
University of Rhode Island |
Hume Anne L |
Non Classified |
$165,485.04 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Doran Edward P |
Corr Officer Lt |
$165,483.33 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Department of Administration |
Cofone Paula M |
Deputy Personnel Administrator |
$165,464.52 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
University of Rhode Island |
Morrissey Ann M |
Non Classified |
$165,454.12 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island College |
Cano Morales Anna M |
Non Classified |
$165,446.75 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2019 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Flynn John J |
Magistrate |
$165,423.87 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals |
Dorsey Sandra D |
Mental Health Worker |
$165,417.56 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals |
Ferrario Melissa |
Supervising Registered Nurse A |
$165,412.53 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Gaucher Jeremy J |
Detective Trooper First Class |
$165,408.81 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Department of Corrections |
Nsiah-Krakue Dorothy |
Correctional Offcr Hospital Ii |
$165,405.62 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Lane Jr Bernard |
Chief Financial Officer Ii |
$165,398.60 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Department of Corrections |
Rao Paul |
Records Ident Off Capt |
$165,395.78 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2019 |
Office of the Attorney General |
Coyne Gerald J |
Deputy Attorney General A G |
$165,391.51 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Francis Jared S |
Correctional Officer |
$165,390.10 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2018 |
Rhode Island State Police |
Fleming Dennis B |
State Police |
$165,388.85 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2018 |
Rhode Island State Police |
Sanzi Timothy G |
State Police |
$165,388.85 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2018 |
Rhode Island State Police |
Dicomitis Christopher J |
State Police |
$165,388.85 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2019 |
Office of the Governor |
Gallagher Kevin J |
Sr Dpty Chief Staff Gov Off |
$165,380.10 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Houston Adam J |
Detective Corporal State Polic |
$165,378.18 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2021 |
Community College of Rhode Island |
Costigan Rosemary A |
Non Classified |
$165,368.48 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Department of Corrections |
Curtin Gerald |
Correctional Officer |
$165,364.41 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Richardson Robert J |
Detective Sergeant State Polic |
$165,347.05 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Urbani Craddock Lynne A |
Director Of House Policy |
$165,344.98 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Department of Corrections |
Melikian David |
Correctional Officer |
$165,328.04 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Pinto Liza B |
Fiscal Analyst Ii Budget |
$165,322.88 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Greenville Water District |
Powers Jr David |
Non-Certified 12 Months |
$165,314.74 |
Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Shackelton Jr Charles E |
Records Ident Officer Lt |
$165,314.60 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Zajac Joseph E |
Supervising Registered Nurse B |
$165,314.48 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
University of Rhode Island |
Kincaid Christopher R |
Non Classified |
$165,311.90 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
University of Rhode Island |
Atlas Stephen A |
Non Classified |
$165,306.42 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island Department of Corrections |
Desousa Rosa Sergio A |
Correctional Officer |
$165,297.86 |
Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer |
| 2023 |
Department of Corrections |
Desousa Rosa Sergio A |
Dep Asst Dir Ad Ser Warden |
$165,297.86 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2017 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Buonaiuto Kenneth S |
Captain (State Police) |
$165,275.85 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Department of Administration |
Cofone Paula M |
Deputy Personnel Administrator |
$165,272.38 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2021 |
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals |
Gabriele-Perilli Ann R |
Radiologist Bhddh |
$165,260.22 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Violante Nicholas D |
Corr Officer Lt |
$165,259.99 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
D Angelo James A |
Trooper First Class |
$165,258.37 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2019 |
Department of Corrections |
Reis Michael E |
Corr Officer Lt |
$165,249.59 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
University of Rhode Island |
Jacobson Anita N |
Non Classified |
$165,243.12 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
University of Rhode Island |
Reynolds Ellen M |
Non Classified |
$165,240.35 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Department of Corrections |
Wilson Michael J |
Correctional Offcr Hospital Ii |
$165,236.01 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Office of the Attorney General |
Gomez Aida P |
Director Of Administration Ag |
$165,222.72 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Longolucco Ronald |
Lieutenant State Police 44E |
$165,215.72 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2021 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Thomas Iii James M |
Senior Trooper State Police |
$165,206.11 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2019 |
University of Rhode Island |
Morokoff Patricia J |
Non Classified |
$165,202.88 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Workers' Compensation Court |
Pepin Fay Susan |
|
$165,198.33 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2020 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Pepin Fay Susan |
Judge Workers Compensation Ct |
$165,198.33 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Workers' Compensation Court |
Cardoza Jr Keith |
|
$165,198.33 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2020 |
Superior Court Judicial Systems |
Cardoza Jr Keith |
Judge Workers Compensation Ct |
$165,198.33 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2017 |
Department of Corrections |
Defusco John A |
Correctional Officer |
$165,193.46 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2021 |
Department of Corrections |
Piccirillo David |
Correctional Offcr Hospital Ii |
$165,186.73 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
University of Rhode Island |
Vaccaro Carla M |
Non Classified |
$165,166.35 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Department of Corrections |
Mattera Salvatore |
Correctional Officer |
$165,160.84 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Rhode Island General Assembly |
Urbani Craddock Lynne A |
Director Of House Policy |
$165,153.10 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Department of Corrections |
Gilbert Debra A |
Corr Officer Lt |
$165,132.74 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2025 |
Rhode Island Department of Transportation |
Silveira Iii Joseph D |
Hwy Fld Operations Supvr Rdway |
$165,127.00 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Merolla Brito Kimberly A |
Assoc Dir Dhs Div Mgmt Servs |
$165,111.18 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Department of Corrections |
Collins Calise Deborah A |
Correctional Offcr Hospital Ii |
$165,091.88 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
Department of Labor and Training |
D Agostino Lisa C |
Deputy Director Dlt |
$165,089.45 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Department of Corrections |
Corry Jr Larry G |
Correctional Officer |
$165,088.60 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
University of Rhode Island |
Reshetnyak Yana |
Non Classified |
$165,087.45 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Brown John R |
Corporal State Police |
$165,086.38 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2022 |
University of Rhode Island |
Bratberg Jeffrey P |
Non Classified |
$165,071.92 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
Rhode Island State Police |
Moscarelli Cynthia J |
|
$165,038.99 |
Rhode Island office of the General Treasurer |
| 2019 |
Department of Corrections |
Donnelly Maryann J |
Correctional Officer |
$165,038.41 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2023 |
Rhode Island Department of Public Safety |
Gaffney James E |
Corporal State Police |
$165,029.21 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2020 |
University of Rhode Island |
Bothun Geoffrey |
Non Classified |
$165,018.10 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2021 |
University of Rhode Island |
Bothun Geoffrey D |
Non Class Code 10 |
$165,018.09 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
Rhode Island Department of Transportation |
Lima Jose S |
Mgr Materials Quality Assura |
$165,000.51 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2018 |
Community College of Rhode Island |
Alssid Julian |
Non Classified |
$164,999.90 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2018 |
Rhode Island Office of Higher Education |
Hannon Wayne |
Non Classified |
$164,999.90 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2024 |
University of Rhode Island |
Broemmel Amy D |
Non Classified |
$164,999.90 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |
| 2018 |
Rhode Island College |
Meriwether Jason |
Non Classified |
$164,999.90 |
State of Rhode Island Open Government Transparency |