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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 100
Senior Law Clerk/Judiciary
Hannah Jackson holds the role of Senior Law Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,387.
Senior Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Arionna Hoffman serves as a Senior Court Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,376.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Stephanie Hagen serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,373.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Heather Cumpton works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Heather earned $32,370 in 2025.
Secretary/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Christine Arterberry serves as a Secretary. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,349.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Whitney Russell works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Whitney earned $32,336 in 2024.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Leah Bradwell serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,312.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Tara Wilson holds the role of Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,311.
Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary
Laura King holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,309.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Helen Mengisteab works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Helen earned $32,276 in 2023.
Deputy Clerk/Judiciary
Terri Danner works as a Deputy Clerk for Judiciary. Terri earned $32,263 in 2024.
Secretary/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Jaime Waller serves as a Secretary. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,205.
Administrative Specialist I/Judiciary
Tara Fleming works as a Administrative Specialist I for Judiciary. Tara earned $32,190 in 2023.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Holly Kimes is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $32,186.
Senior Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Nicholas Kloppenberg serves as a Senior Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,174.
Temporary Help/Judiciary
Becky Swiney works as a Temporary Help for Judiciary. Becky earned $32,166 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Angela Luebbering serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,166.
Detention Aide II/Judiciary
Samantha Wadlow works as a Detention Aide II for Judiciary. Samantha earned $32,149 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Terrianna Poke works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Terrianna earned $32,114 in 2025.
Juvenile Officer II/Judiciary
Brooke Nimmo is a Juvenile Officer II at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $32,104.
Food Service Worker II/Judiciary
Kristy Vandiver is a Food Service Worker II at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $32,065.
Juvenile Officer IV/Judiciary
Deborah Powell holds the role of Juvenile Officer IV at Judiciary. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,063.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Paige Bax is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $32,022.
Principal Court Clerk/Judiciary
Clare Whyte holds the role of Principal Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,976.
Juvenile Officer I/Judiciary
Anthony Williams works as a Juvenile Officer I for Judiciary. Anthony earned $31,948 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Caleb Dixon is a Court Clerk at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $31,935.
Juvenile Officer II/Judiciary
Mariah Morlan is a Juvenile Officer II at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $31,922.
Juvenile Officer II/Judiciary
Tonya Sapp holds the role of Juvenile Officer II at Judiciary. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,914.
Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary
Susan Whitney holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,913.
Detention Juvenile Officer I/Judiciary
Michael Hill works as a Detention Juvenile Officer I for Judiciary. Michael earned $31,907 in 2023.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Beth Murphy serves as a Court Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,881.
Apprentice Court Clerk/Judiciary
Madison Zimmerman works as a Apprentice Court Clerk for Judiciary. Madison earned $31,849 in 2025.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
Danielle Barrett works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. Danielle earned $31,841 in 2023.
Detention Aide I/Judiciary
Prestorjon Elliott is a Detention Aide I at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $31,829.
Senior Court Clerk/Judiciary
Nicole Chadderdon holds the role of Senior Court Clerk at Judiciary. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,821.
Juvenile Officer II/Judiciary
Kelli Robinson is a Juvenile Officer II at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $31,812.
Court Clerk/Judiciary
John Sachs works as a Court Clerk for Judiciary. John earned $31,810 in 2025.
Detention Juvenile Officer I/Judiciary
Jennifer Connell holds the role of Detention Juvenile Officer I at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,797.
Human Resources Officer/Judiciary
At Judiciary, Rachael Cox serves as a Human Resources Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,795.
Juvenile Officer I/Judiciary
Reshonda Peterson works as a Juvenile Officer I for Judiciary. Reshonda earned $31,767 in 2024.