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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Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brittany Otto serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,707.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Stacy Engelbrecht serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,707.
Senior HR Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Wineland works as a Senior HR Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kimberly earned $61,648 in 2025.
School Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Desiree Morris holds the role of School Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,532.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ricky Ross holds the role of Building Administrator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,511.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Burke Easter is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $61,376.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Megan Ellison-Arnall serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,191.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Melody Marcantonio serves as a Dd Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,154.
Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Vincietia Taylor serves as a Home School Coordinator, Ms. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,133.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tina Schlottman is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,978.
Nutrition Program Op Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samantha Taggart serves as a Nutrition Program Op Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,965.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Buss holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,964.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Kotlin serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,930.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Emilea Edmondson is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $60,915.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Stoverink is a Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,905.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristen Ward holds the role of Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,905.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Darla Canovi serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,879.
Legal Counsel/Elementary and Secondary Education
Darrell Smith is a Legal Counsel at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,862.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessie Lincoln works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jessie earned $60,861 in 2025.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Amy Currence serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,848.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Karen Collins holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,821.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tara Taylor serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,772.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Renay Spilker serves as a Physical Education Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $60,715.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kimberly Plassmeyer is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,693.
Career Pathways Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Perry Gorrell works as a Career Pathways Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Perry earned $60,647 in 2024.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Harding is a Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,619.
School Nutrition Program Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Claudia Vincent serves as a School Nutrition Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,424.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachel Kurz works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rachel earned $60,333 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Richard Kenkel is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,310.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Scout Merry holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,260.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Laura Wilmesher is a Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,259.
Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelley Gill is a Home School Coordinator, Ms at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $60,194.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nichole Deck holds the role of Dd Counselor III at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,047.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Maggard serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,012.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hannah Mcgrath holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,916.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Isaac serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,896.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Ross works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $59,704 in 2024.
Dd Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Andrea Mitchem works as a Dd Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Andrea earned $59,698 in 2025.
School Technology Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Rydman is a School Technology Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $59,660.
School Technology Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nicholas Adams serves as a School Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,660.