Georgia / Secretary of State
Agency file
The Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2025, this agency had 625 employees with median total compensation of $20,721; the highest distinct record was $203,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 625 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($20,721) — 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 $76,320 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $315. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 3
Licensing Technician Supervisor/Secretary of State
Trisha Mcnair holds the role of Licensing Technician Supervisor at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,720.
Licensing Technician Supervisor/Secretary of State
Pamela Morgan holds the role of Licensing Technician Supervisor at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,720.
Complnc Business Analyst 3/Secretary of State
Lawanda Davis is a Complnc Business Analyst 3 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $70,720.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
Nicholas Nunley holds the role of Criminal Investigator 2 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,432.
Clerical Worker/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Brian Robinson serves as a Clerical Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,329.
Accountant 4/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Carlson Hinds serves as a Accountant 4. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,180.
Criminal Investigator 3/Secretary of State
Jay Touchton is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $70,172.
Database Administrator 3/Secretary of State
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Shin Liu holds the role of Database Administrator 3 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,056.
Criminal Investigator 3/Secretary of State
Michael Parrott holds the role of Criminal Investigator 3 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,708.
Criminal Investigator 3/Secretary of State
Lesia Violette works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Secretary of State. Lesia earned $69,708 in 2025.
Auditor/Examiner 3/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Paul Park serves as a Auditor/Examiner 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,600.
Complnc Investigator Supervisor/Secretary of State
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Shonda Mason works as a Complnc Investigator Supervisor for Secretary of State. Shonda earned $69,288 in 2025.
Licensing Technician 3/Secretary of State
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Shaun Mclean works as a Licensing Technician 3 for Secretary of State. Shaun earned $68,900 in 2025.
Help Desk Analyst 1/Secretary of State
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Katie Rushlow holds the role of Help Desk Analyst 1 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,662.
Legal Analysis Specialist 2/Secretary of State
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Nichole Hill holds the role of Legal Analysis Specialist 2 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,560.
Criminal Investigator 3/Secretary of State
Mary May is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $68,208.
Criminal Investigator 3/Secretary of State
April Odom works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Secretary of State. April earned $68,208 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Laryssa Marich serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,208.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Kelly Monroe serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,768.
Information Security Analyst 2/Secretary of State
Octavia Avila-Johnson works as a Information Security Analyst 2 for Secretary of State. Octavia earned $67,614 in 2025.
Systems Analyst 1/Secretary of State
Michael Florence holds the role of Systems Analyst 1 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,600.
Licensing Technician 3/Secretary of State
Nora Miranda is a Licensing Technician 3 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $67,600.
Senior Manager Regulatory Complnc/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Emily Lawson serves as a Senior Manager Regulatory Complnc. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,520.
Systems Administrator 2/Secretary of State
Emaceo Moses works as a Systems Administrator 2 for Secretary of State. Emaceo earned $67,500 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Dana Deweese serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,983.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Kenneth Ridley serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,666.
Manager Business Ops/Secretary of State
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At Secretary of State, Keith Stone serves as a Manager Business Ops. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,915.
Criminal Investigator 1/Secretary of State
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Luis Yuan works as a Criminal Investigator 1 for Secretary of State. Luis earned $65,720 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
Robert Daniel is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $65,608.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Daniel Putnam serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,608.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Michael Mccain serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,408.
Communications Specialist 3/Secretary of State
Samantha Sheldon Smallwood holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,740.
Budget Analyst 2/Secretary of State
Benjamin Davis is a Budget Analyst 2 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $64,650.
Criminal Investigator 1/Secretary of State
Adrienne Lara is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $64,575.
Auditor/Examiner 2/Secretary of State
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Anne Letcher works as a Auditor/Examiner 2 for Secretary of State. Anne earned $64,480 in 2025.
Civil Intelligence Analyst 3/Secretary of State
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Cameron Wood works as a Civil Intelligence Analyst 3 for Secretary of State. Cameron earned $64,400 in 2025.
Information Security Analyst 1/Secretary of State
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Christopher Reed works as a Information Security Analyst 1 for Secretary of State. Christopher earned $63,500 in 2025.
Manager 2, Regulatory Complnc/Secretary of State
Perry Walden holds the role of Manager 2, Regulatory Complnc at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,360.
Criminal Investigator 2/Secretary of State
At Secretary of State, Lance Patterson serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,325.
Fleet/Motor Pool Specialist 3/Secretary of State
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Gerald Gilford holds the role of Fleet/Motor Pool Specialist 3 at Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,910.