Law Enforcement Leads Barnstable’s Salary Chart in 2025

Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six other officers: Lieutenant Michael Clark ($280, 244), Chief Jean Challies ($278, 320), Lieutenant Kevin Fullam ($268, 174), Deputy Mark Mellyn ($259, 615), Lieutenant Joseph Green ($252, 910) and Deputy Jennifer Ellis ($251, 067). These six ranks account for 70 % of the top ten salaries in the town. The remaining spots are taken by administrative and educational leaders.Town Manager Mark Ellis earned $246, 783, Director of Finance Mark Miline took home $244, 074, and School Superintendent Sara Ahern received $228, 938. The data is publicly searchable by name, title and other criteria, allowing residents to see how the town allocates its budget for staff. It also highlights a trend: law enforcement positions tend to offer the highest compensation among municipal roles in this area. The figures prompt questions about how salary decisions align with community needs, workforce diversity and long‑term fiscal planning. Understanding these numbers can help citizens engage more meaningfully in local governance discussions.