Missouri / Judiciary
Agency file
The Judiciary operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.
In 2025, this agency had 5,146 employees with median total compensation of $41,760; the highest distinct record was $207,578.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,146 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,760) — 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 $100,751 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,477. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $241.6M — | 5,121 — | $39,074 — |
| 2024 | $252.1M ▲ 4.3% | 5,093 ▼ 0.5% | $40,319 ▲ 3.2% |
| 2025 | $263.2M ▲ 4.4% | 5,146 ▲ 1.0% | $41,760 ▲ 3.6% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary
Elizabeth Dahle is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,717.
Deputy Marshal/Judiciary
Phillip Dixon is a Deputy Marshal at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,710.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Lisa Pemberton is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,680.
Senior Court Clerk/Judiciary
Aaron Smith works as a Senior Court Clerk for Judiciary. Aaron earned $30,668 in 2024.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Dawn Brackett works as a Apprentice Court Clerk for Judiciary. Dawn earned $30,664 in 2024.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Nathan Schleiden is a Apprentice Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,658.
Secretary/Judiciary
Katie Shadowens works as a Secretary for Judiciary. Katie earned $30,645 in 2023.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Baylie Merriman serves as a Apprentice Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,642.
Secretary/Judiciary
Alissa Archer holds the role of Secretary at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,596.
Detention Juvenile Officer I/Judiciary
Casey Matthews is a Detention Juvenile Officer I at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,589.
Detention Juvenile Officer II/Judiciary
Montario Mccain holds the role of Detention Juvenile Officer II at Judiciary. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,582.
Juvenile Administrative Support I/Judiciary
Jaynice Williams is a Juvenile Administrative Support I at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,569.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Danell Fountain holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,568.
Senior Court Clerk/Judiciary
Praise Ogundele is a Senior Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,551.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Jill Wirts is a Apprentice Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $30,542.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Kimberly Ricker works as a Apprentice Court Clerk for Judiciary. Kimberly earned $30,515 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Shayla Brown works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Shayla earned $30,498 in 2025.
Senior Computer Support Technician/Judiciary
Matthew Moeller is a Senior Computer Support Technician at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,497.
Deputy Clerk/Judiciary
Tabitha Rasnic holds the role of Deputy Clerk at Judiciary. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,474.
Senior Program Specialist/Judiciary
Deborah Lee is a Senior Program Specialist at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $30,451.
Senior Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Laura Smith serves as a Senior Court Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,445.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Rita Mabrey serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,429.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Jennifer Bollinger holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,429.
Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary
Melissa Bradley is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $30,421.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Josie Robertson serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,420.
Secretary/Judiciary
Kristi Bickell is a Secretary at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $30,409.
Juvenile Officer IV/Judiciary
Sharleen Pritt-Bothwell holds the role of Juvenile Officer IV at Judiciary. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,407.
Detention Aide I/Judiciary
Jeffery Manley works as a Detention Aide I for Judiciary. Jeffery earned $30,403 in 2025.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Michael Warner holds the role of Apprentice Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,400.
Secretary/Judiciary
Daniel Garrity works as a Secretary for Judiciary. Daniel earned $30,396 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Theo Blackwood serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,392.
Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Michelangelo Mosesso serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,352.
HR Management Analyst II/Judiciary
Britnee Adam works as a HR Management Analyst II for Judiciary. Britnee earned $30,351 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Nancy Nappi is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $30,343.
Court Services Supervisor II/Judiciary
Sandra Oswalt works as a Court Services Supervisor II for Judiciary. Sandra earned $30,323 in 2024.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Patricia Mallory-Tate works as a Apprentice Court Clerk for Judiciary. Patricia earned $30,323 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Lindsay Baker is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,320.
Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Nina Mcdonnell serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,294.
Juvenile Officer I/Judiciary
Ashley Hamilton is a Juvenile Officer I at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $30,264.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Bailey Smith is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $30,243.