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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84.1M — | 2,746 — | $27,299 — |
| 2024 | $89.3M ▲ 6.2% | 2,907 ▲ 5.9% | $25,725 ▼ 5.8% |
| 2025 | $93.7M ▲ 4.9% | 2,813 ▼ 3.2% | $30,007 ▲ 16.6% |
Record list
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Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joann Benfield works as a Assistant Superintendent for Elementary and Secondary Education. Joann earned $40,061 in 2024.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rachel Shurts serves as a Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,000.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Macy Berra serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Dena Bollinger serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Willow Carr holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erin Cox serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carrie Glawson holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Samuel Hurt holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ifetayo Green serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Candice Marshall serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrea Mitchem works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Andrea earned $39,998 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Regina Nelson holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sung Park works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sung earned $39,998 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tyler Sloan works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tyler earned $39,998 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Robin Spane serves as a Dd Counselor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Trapp works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessica earned $39,998 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melissa Walter works as a Dd Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa earned $39,998 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashley Campbell is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $39,998.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lauren Perkins-Godbold is a Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $39,998.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tobie Albrecht holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristina Warren holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Janette Wilkes works as a Vr Counselor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Janette earned $39,998 in 2024.
Dd Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Payne holds the role of Dd Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,998.
Assistant School Services Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Linda Esther serves as a Assistant School Services Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,996.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Derek Roberts is a Physical Education Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,993.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Charlia Holmes holds the role of Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,981.
Legal Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cody Tillmann works as a Legal Assistant for Elementary and Secondary Education. Cody earned $39,979 in 2025.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Katherine Hack serves as a Program Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,952.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shannon Kukovich is a Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,952.
Procurement Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Diane Herx serves as a Procurement Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,952.
Program Support Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marcia Patridge is a Program Support Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,908.
School Office Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shirley Phillips serves as a School Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,904.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Destiny Hess works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Destiny earned $39,895 in 2025.
Communications Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Gabrielle Johnson serves as a Communications Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,888.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Charlotte Stapleton is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,885.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Dutcher is a Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,873.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dina Brockman holds the role of Vr Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,849.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Maki Nemoto works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Maki earned $39,816 in 2025.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karla Pfefferkorn is a Dd Counselor II at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,793.
Procurement Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy Halderman is a Procurement Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $39,779.