Missouri / Elementary and Secondary Education
Agency file
The Elementary and Secondary Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 2,813 employees with median total compensation of $30,007; the highest distinct record was $245,073.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($30,007) — 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 $68,161 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,187. 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 1
Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karla Eslinger works as a Commissioner for Elementary and Secondary Education. Karla earned $245,073 in 2025.
Csc Executive Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robbyn Wahby works as a Csc Executive Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Robbyn earned $191,002 in 2025.
Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Margaret Vandeven is a Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $166,291.
Deputy Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelli Jones holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,423.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Paul Katnik serves as a Assistant Commissioner. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,927.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Chris Clause holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,355.
Deputy Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kari Monsees holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,911.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Sireno works as a Assistant Commissioner for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lisa earned $127,091 in 2025.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Wheatley works as a Assistant Commissioner for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mark earned $127,067 in 2025.
Assistant Commissioner/Elementary and Secondary Education
Travis Plume works as a Assistant Commissioner for Elementary and Secondary Education. Travis earned $124,779 in 2025.
Chief Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Sarah Madden serves as a Chief Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,212.
Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
Geoffrey Barney works as a Superintendent for Elementary and Secondary Education. Geoffrey earned $119,502 in 2025.
Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Christopher Daily serves as a Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,936.
Charter Community Deputy Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Martha Mcgeehon works as a Charter Community Deputy Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Martha earned $114,431 in 2025.
Chief Operations Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Woods is a Chief Operations Officer at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $112,520.
Chief Budget Officer/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Victor is a Chief Budget Officer at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $109,305.
Chief Governmental Relations/Elementary and Secondary Education
Perry Gorrell holds the role of Chief Governmental Relations at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,814.
Program Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nancy Scherer works as a Program Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Nancy earned $107,932 in 2025.
Audiologist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Fleming holds the role of Audiologist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,855.
Program Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Ivy holds the role of Program Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,260.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Constance Billings works as a Building Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Constance earned $99,051 in 2025.
Mcdhh Executive Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Becky Davis is a Mcdhh Executive Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,847.
Assistant Field Operations Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joanne Moses is a Assistant Field Operations Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $98,047.
Improv/Account Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jocelyn Strand is a Improv/Account Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $97,765.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Perkins holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,936.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joel Anderson holds the role of Legal Counsel at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,936.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paul Harper holds the role of Legal Counsel at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,936.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sara Hagenhoff holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,936.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samantha Heckemeyer is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $94,660.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Louis Gatewood holds the role of Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,242.
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joyce Waddell holds the role of Assistant Superintendent at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,379.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Linda Havlik serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,762.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
Adreanna Guise is a Legal Counsel at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,701.
Chief of Staff/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emily Feiner holds the role of Chief of Staff at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,499.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tisha Lohmann is a Regional Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,118.
Data Systems Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Micah Porter works as a Data Systems Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Micah earned $89,868 in 2025.
Data Systems Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michelle Wagner works as a Data Systems Administrator for Elementary and Secondary Education. Michelle earned $89,868 in 2025.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Bowen is a Regional Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $89,844.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melinda Huggins serves as a Regional Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,844.
Regional Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Largent holds the role of Regional Manager at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,844.