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 12
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Michael Whittaker serves as a Supervisor of Instruction. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,837.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Pace works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Mary earned $62,616 in 2025.
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lesley Borovicka works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Lesley earned $62,608 in 2025.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Raychel Hodgson serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,608.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Elizabeth Mccamy Henderson works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Elizabeth earned $62,605 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erica Huitt serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,591.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Traci Gardner is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,555.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kathryn Epema is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,553.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Burgan holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,553.
Compliance Inspection Supervis/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sharlene Wheatley works as a Compliance Inspection Supervis for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sharlene earned $62,551 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kristin Milligan works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kristin earned $62,551 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cassandra Beaty holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,551.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Tera Bock serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,551.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Majerus holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,551.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erin Morris serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,551.
Program Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Apurva Sunder holds the role of Program Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,551.
Research Analyst/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kyle Rauba works as a Research Analyst for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kyle earned $62,551 in 2025.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bradley Hanson holds the role of Supervisor of Instruction at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,551.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Olivia Apsher is a Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,551.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joel Holland is a Supervisor of Instruction at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,551.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Shannon Sims serves as a Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,486.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Daniel Ruzicka holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,459.
Vr Business Specialist III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jackie Jenkins works as a Vr Business Specialist III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jackie earned $62,322 in 2025.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kendra Franks works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kendra earned $62,315 in 2025.
Quality Assurance Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Ashley Ward serves as a Quality Assurance Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,279.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kayla Stewart serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,254.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
Lisa Hazel is a Supervisor of Instruction at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $62,254.
Supervisor of Instruction/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Rexanne Hill serves as a Supervisor of Instruction. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,254.
Food Distribution Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Ellen Rees Holt works as a Food Distribution Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Ellen earned $62,102 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Gracelyn Berry works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Gracelyn earned $62,101 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Jose is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $62,058.
Nutrition Procurement Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Kyle Heislen works as a Nutrition Procurement Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Kyle earned $62,054 in 2025.
Home School Coordinator, Ms/Elementary and Secondary Education
John Weggenmann works as a Home School Coordinator, Ms for Elementary and Secondary Education. John earned $62,030 in 2025.
Building Administrator/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Karensue Hensley serves as a Building Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,997.
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Leslie Porter works as a Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Leslie earned $61,982 in 2025.
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.