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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Court Services Management Analyst I/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Kayleigh Ellison serves as a Court Services Management Analyst I. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,779.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Michelle Hazel works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Michelle earned $40,773 in 2025.
Juvenile Administrative Support II/Judiciary
Whitney Harper works as a Juvenile Administrative Support II for Judiciary. Whitney earned $40,757 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Sarah Cooksey holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,757.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Peitina Pilla holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,757.
Juvenile Administrative Support II/Judiciary
Kristi Venable works as a Juvenile Administrative Support II for Judiciary. Kristi earned $40,757 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Judiciary
Kayla Webb-Cline holds the role of Program Specialist at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,730.
Detention Aide II/Judiciary
Nicole Rickman works as a Detention Aide II for Judiciary. Nicole earned $40,722 in 2025.
Secretary/Judiciary
Samantha Hughes works as a Secretary for Judiciary. Samantha earned $40,700 in 2023.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Aimee Starkebaum works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Aimee earned $40,694 in 2025.
Detention Aide I/Judiciary
Kelsey Bridges works as a Detention Aide I for Judiciary. Kelsey earned $40,692 in 2025.
Detention Aide I/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Tessa Prewitt serves as a Detention Aide I. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,668.
Principal Court Clerk/Judiciary
Stephanie Hughes is a Principal Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,658.
Administrative Specialist II/Judiciary
Denise Schnieders holds the role of Administrative Specialist II at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,657.
Juvenile Administrative Support II/Judiciary
Cassie Curtis is a Juvenile Administrative Support II at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,642.
District Defender/Judiciary
Stephen Ranz works as a District Defender for Judiciary. Stephen earned $40,590 in 2025.
District Defender/Judiciary
At Judiciary, James Colston serves as a District Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,590.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Dawn Smith is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,577.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Sandra Dutton works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Sandra earned $40,574 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Megan Locke serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,573.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Melody Sadler holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,573.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Linda Stevenson works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Linda earned $40,573 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Maria Whittaker works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Maria earned $40,573 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Sheri Neal works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Sheri earned $40,573 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Angela Hubenthal serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,573.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Stephanie Ayala is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Jessica Anderson serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Christy Bailey serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Claudia Bennetts is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Juliana Bermudez is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
James Blessing is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Ravyn Davis serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Elizabeth Burnett is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Laura Chounard holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Sharmae Edwards holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Kylie Eerenberg works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Kylie earned $40,572 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Rachel Falwell works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Rachel earned $40,572 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Karrie Foster is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Robin Gegg holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,572.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Donna Green is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $40,572.