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 90
Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Suess holds the role of Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,687.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Hannah Pankey serves as a Cook II. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,683.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rebecca Cunningham is a Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,668.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Robert Newman holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,660.
Dd Counselor/Elementary and Secondary Education
Shemika Boles works as a Dd Counselor for Elementary and Secondary Education. Shemika earned $3,654 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Brianna White serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,653.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Beth Montgomery works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Beth earned $3,638 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Yavonda Pulley works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Yavonda earned $3,638 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Tammy Penberthy holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,625.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Herbert Bone is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $3,621.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexis Brooks holds the role of Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,597.
Home School Coordinator/Elementary and Secondary Education
Wendy White holds the role of Home School Coordinator at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,572.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Myra Hester is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,571.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Morgan Garrison works as a Benefit Program Technician for Elementary and Secondary Education. Morgan earned $3,563 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Alexandria Gibbons is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,559.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Traisha Eggleston serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,553.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Julia Barhorst serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,542.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Nicolaus Meyers holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,532.
Assistant Dormitory Director/Elementary and Secondary Education
Bradley Drew is a Assistant Dormitory Director at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,524.
Vr Business Specialist III/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Erin Dennis serves as a Vr Business Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,517.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Rhonda Childress holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,509.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Lilly Frye serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,500.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Johnlyn Lumauag is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 total compensation came to $3,496.
Cook II/Elementary and Secondary Education
Julie Schrader works as a Cook II for Elementary and Secondary Education. Julie earned $3,491 in 2025.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Vanessa Nelson serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,490.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Mattie Garrett serves as a Teacher Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,474.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
Linda Green works as a Residential Advisor I for Elementary and Secondary Education. Linda earned $3,457 in 2025.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Danielle Renfro works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Danielle earned $3,435 in 2023.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
Myra Rackers holds the role of Vr Specialist at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Elementary and Secondary Education
Mark Galler is a Benefit Program Technician at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $3,424.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jordan Kemper serves as a Substitute Support. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,406.
Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd/Elementary and Secondary Education
Debra Jarrell works as a Tchr Aide - Bus Atnd for Elementary and Secondary Education. Debra earned $3,405 in 2023.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Georgia Jackson holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,401.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Elementary and Secondary Education
Diane Lindsay is a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2024 total compensation came to $3,395.
Substitute Support/Elementary and Secondary Education
Jaymie Foley holds the role of Substitute Support at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,372.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Sherry Iott works as a Teacher Aide for Elementary and Secondary Education. Sherry earned $3,359 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Elementary and Secondary Education
Deborah Landon holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,349.
Teacher Aide/Elementary and Secondary Education
Addyson Aaron is a Teacher Aide at Elementary and Secondary Education. 2025 total compensation came to $3,335.
Vr Specialist/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Jacob Wegman serves as a Vr Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,323.
Residential Advisor I/Elementary and Secondary Education
At Elementary and Secondary Education, Bettye Smith serves as a Residential Advisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,291.