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 104
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Ponder is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $348.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Staus is a Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $346.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ruby Bowyer serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $346.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Hannah Pease serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $334.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Neil Grunig holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $334.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alyson Hamlett works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Alyson earned $330 in 2025.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue works as a Vr Driver for Elementary and Secondary Education. Gwendolyn earned $328 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ashleigh Young is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $327.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Clayton works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sarah earned $323 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
James Taylor holds the role of Registered Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $320.
Vr Driver/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Daniel Pemberton serves as a Vr Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $320.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Nichole Crowley serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $319.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Pittmon works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Stacy earned $314 in 2023.
Homebound Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kathryn Bates serves as a Homebound Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $312.
Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sarah Elbert holds the role of Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $305.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sandra Hinton is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $305.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Karensue Hensley serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $302.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Morghan Jans holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $297.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deana Schlesselman is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $297.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lauren Trulock serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $293.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Colton Glover holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $289.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tiffany Johnson is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $285.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mary Holley serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $284.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kelly Terschluse is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $284.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
John Mahony is a Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $283.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Abagail Estes serves as a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2023 pay totaled $277.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Stauffer holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $275.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Debbie Artis serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $272.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shelly Ferry serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $265.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Courtney Andrew serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $262.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Justin Hester is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $260.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicholas Levell holds the role of Residential Advisor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $256.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Matthew Dowd holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $255.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Melanie Sease works as a Substitute Support for Elementary and Secondary Education. Melanie earned $250 in 2023.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bobby Washington holds the role of Short Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $246.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Destini Jefferson holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $245.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Samantha Kovach serves as a Short Term Substitute Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $244.
Short Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Brain Mauldin works as a Short Term Substitute Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Brain earned $241 in 2024.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Reynolds works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Amanda earned $240 in 2025.
Assistant Superintendent/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Steven Guffey serves as a Assistant Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $237.