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Judiciary

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$263.2M
Employees
5,146
Median total
$41,760
Highest record
$207,578

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$51,146 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$6,477
$22,292
$41,760
$63,692
$100,751

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).

Largest job titles

Court Clerk
1,121 · $35,990
Senior Court Clerk
497 · $42,211
Juvenile Officer II
205 · $47,774

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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%

Compare

Similar departments

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

Employees

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James Beck

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, James Beck serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Megan Benton

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Megan Benton serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Alan Blankenship

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Alan Blankenship holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Shannon Dougherty

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Shannon Dougherty works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Shannon earned $178,981 in 2025.

Kaitlin Greenwade

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Kaitlin Greenwade holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Heather Hays

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Heather Hays serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Matthew Hearne

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Matthew Hearne serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Robert Horack

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Robert Horack is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Megan Julian

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Megan Julian holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Jessica Krawczyk

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Jessica Krawczyk is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Stacey Lett

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Stacey Lett is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Christopher Limbaugh

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Christopher Limbaugh works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Christopher earned $178,981 in 2025.

Amanda Mcnelley

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Amanda Mcnelley works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Amanda earned $178,981 in 2025.

Jeffrey Medler

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Jeffrey Medler works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Jeffrey earned $178,981 in 2025.

John Lasater

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, John Lasater serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Jeffrey Mittelhauser

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Jeffrey Mittelhauser works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Jeffrey earned $178,981 in 2025.

Lynne Perkins

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Lynne Perkins is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

David Roither

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

David Roither is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Brice Sechrest

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Brice Sechrest works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Brice earned $178,981 in 2025.

Brittney Smith

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Brittney Smith works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Brittney earned $178,981 in 2025.

Lauren Swaney

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Lauren Swaney serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Nathan Taylor

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Nathan Taylor is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Nicole Zellweger

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Nicole Zellweger works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Nicole earned $178,981 in 2025.

Deborah Alessi

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Deborah Alessi holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Shane Alexander

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Shane Alexander holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Derek Ankrom

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Derek Ankrom is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Cory Atkins

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Cory Atkins serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Michael Baker

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Michael Baker serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

John Bird

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

John Bird works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. John earned $178,981 in 2025.

David Bolander

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

David Bolander holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

John Borbonus

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

John Borbonus works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. John earned $178,981 in 2025.

Paula Bryant

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Paula Bryant holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Theresa Burke

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Theresa Burke holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Adam Caine

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Adam Caine holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Robert Carter

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Robert Carter is a Circuit Judge at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $178,981.

Sarah Castle

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Sarah Castle serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

David Chamberlain

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, David Chamberlain serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.

Joshua Christensen

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

Joshua Christensen works as a Circuit Judge for Judiciary. Joshua earned $178,981 in 2025.

David Cole

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

David Cole holds the role of Circuit Judge at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,981.

Madeline Connolly

Circuit Judge/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$178,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$178,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,981

At Judiciary, Madeline Connolly serves as a Circuit Judge. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,981.