Missouri / Higher Education and Workforce Development
Agency file
The Higher Education and Workforce Development operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2025, this agency had 374 employees with median total compensation of $46,316; the highest distinct record was $207,346.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 374 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,316) — 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 $70,392 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,695. 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 1
Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Bennett Boggs works as a Commissioner for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Bennett earned $207,346 in 2025.
Deputy Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Leroy Wade serves as a Deputy Commissioner. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,541.
Assistant Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Julie Carter serves as a Assistant Commissioner. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,756.
Chief Counsel/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Meghan Maskery Luecke serves as a Chief Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,581.
Assistant Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Samantha Dickey is a Assistant Commissioner at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $115,180.
Assistant Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Veronica Gielazauskas works as a Assistant Commissioner for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Veronica earned $115,081 in 2025.
Chief of Staff/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Rachelle Sharpe is a Chief of Staff at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $113,522.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Mark Bauer works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Mark earned $112,694 in 2025.
Assistant Commissioner/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Heather Dolce serves as a Assistant Commissioner. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,340.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Rebecca Fletcher works as a Senior Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Rebecca earned $108,025 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Elizabeth Roberts works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Elizabeth earned $105,435 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Julie Carter holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,047.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Yvonne Wright works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Yvonne earned $102,027 in 2023.
Principal Business Project Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Ronda Anderson serves as a Principal Business Project Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,354.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Jeremy Kintzel serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,484.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Dylan Minor works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Dylan earned $92,900 in 2025.
Regional Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jennifer Taylor works as a Regional Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jennifer earned $87,717 in 2025.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Danielle Smith serves as a Senior Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,817.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Michelle Branson is a Assistant Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $85,799.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jerri Bowles holds the role of Senior Manager at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,688.
Director of External Relations/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Leah Strid works as a Director of External Relations for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Leah earned $84,763 in 2025.
Regional Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Robin Mchugh works as a Regional Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Robin earned $82,658 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nora Maxwell works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Nora earned $82,611 in 2023.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Tracie Albertson serves as a Senior Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,583.
Regional Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Valerie Moore is a Regional Manager at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $81,448.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Kyndra Cleveland serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,000.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Karen Wood is a Assistant Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $80,948.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donna Sheets works as a Senior Manager for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Donna earned $80,395 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Erik Anderson is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $80,325.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Robert Vaughn serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,813.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Keith Swank is a Senior Manager at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $78,337.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Marianne Dawson serves as a Senior Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,015.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Leslie Pitchford is a Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2025 total compensation came to $76,607.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Alicia Erickson works as a Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Alicia earned $76,403 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Zeshan Hyder serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,873.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Donna Brake is a Senior Manager at Higher Education and Workforce Development. 2024 total compensation came to $75,634.
Assistant Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Jami Taylor works as a Assistant Director for Higher Education and Workforce Development. Jami earned $75,344 in 2025.
Director/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Michael Reda holds the role of Director at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,985.
Senior Data Specialist/Higher Education and Workforce Development
At Higher Education and Workforce Development, Julie Woods serves as a Senior Data Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,985.
Senior Manager/Higher Education and Workforce Development
Tonya Roddy holds the role of Senior Manager at Higher Education and Workforce Development. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,233.