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 18
Dd Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jeremiah Reeve works as a Dd Counselor III for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jeremiah earned $54,613 in 2025.
Vr Counselor II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Morovits works as a Vr Counselor II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Diane earned $54,601 in 2023.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Cierra Griffin is a Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,601.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Pamela Blagden holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,593.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Paul Hirsch works as a Assistant Director for Elementary and Secondary Education. Paul earned $54,593 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Kelsey Kukharev serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,593.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Larry Thomas holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,593.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Windy Williams works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Windy earned $54,593 in 2025.
Supervisor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Murphy holds the role of Supervisor at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,491.
Vr Counselor III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Cathleen Nicholson serves as a Vr Counselor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,438.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rachel Bishop works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Rachel earned $54,351 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Elsbriar works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Jennifer earned $54,351 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Makayla Phillips works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Makayla earned $54,351 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Martha Wilkerson works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Martha earned $54,351 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Antonette Young serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,351.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Christopher Roberts is a Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,351.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracy Shelley holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,282.
Vr Counselor IV/Elementary and Secondary Education
Heather Romine holds the role of Vr Counselor IV at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,282.
Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Stacy Hamlett is a Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,256.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Joseph Kettwig is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,200.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Crystal Harley holds the role of Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,198.
District Manager/Elementary and Secondary Education
Katrina Schellman works as a District Manager for Elementary and Secondary Education. Katrina earned $54,131 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Michael Corcoran holds the role of Assistant Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,100.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Hailey Hoskens works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Hailey earned $54,100 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Marsha Campe serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,098.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mary Huxel holds the role of Program Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,098.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Elizabeth Reynolds serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,098.
Program Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tracey Simpson-Mathis works as a Program Specialist for Elementary and Secondary Education. Tracey earned $54,098 in 2025.
Activities Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Denna Wolfe is a Activities Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $54,045.
School Interpreter/Elementary and Secondary Education
Marie Birch works as a School Interpreter for Elementary and Secondary Education. Marie earned $54,036 in 2025.
Vr Counselor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Hamilton holds the role of Vr Counselor I at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,022.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Annette Biosyan works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Annette earned $53,969 in 2025.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Dawn Evans works as a Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Dawn earned $53,936 in 2025.
Physical Education Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Carrie Harpestad works as a Physical Education Teacher for Elementary and Secondary Education. Carrie earned $53,919 in 2025.
Charter Community Deputy Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Urail Williams serves as a Charter Community Deputy Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,846.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Amanda Sims is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $53,841.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jennifer Krigbaum holds the role of Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,831.
Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brette Frank serves as a Ex Assistant to the Deputy Community. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,827.
Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tawny Leech is a Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $53,814.
Compliance Inspector/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Joy Nichols serves as a Compliance Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,786.