Missouri / Labor and Industrial Relations
Agency file
The Labor and Industrial Relations supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.
In 2025, this agency had 713 employees with median total compensation of $41,163; the highest distinct record was $180,248.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 713 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,163) — 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 $72,909 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,236. 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 | $31.3M — | 795 — | $38,250 — |
| 2024 | $31.8M ▲ 1.4% | 743 ▼ 6.5% | $40,873 ▲ 6.9% |
| 2025 | $30.8M ▼ 3.1% | 713 ▼ 4.0% | $41,163 ▲ 0.7% |
Record list
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Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Melissa Horton works as a Senior Regulatory Auditor for Labor and Industrial Relations. Melissa earned $14,820 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Charles Polson is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,795.
Associate Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Chloe Ruark holds the role of Associate Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,784.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Samantha Rodden serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,752.
Miscellaneous Professional/Labor and Industrial Relations
Michael Marler is a Miscellaneous Professional at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,558.
Legal Counsel/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kaitlin Walker works as a Legal Counsel for Labor and Industrial Relations. Kaitlin earned $14,489 in 2025.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Rhonda Blythe is a Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,436.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Andrea Polk serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,399.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Patricia Flint serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,381.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Bonnie Close is a Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $14,280.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jomarie Salas is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $14,238.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Austin Siebeneck works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Austin earned $14,157 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, John Wilson serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,131.
Accountant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Shelby Bryant works as a Accountant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Shelby earned $14,063 in 2023.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Whitney Murphy works as a Human Rights Officer for Labor and Industrial Relations. Whitney earned $13,988 in 2024.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Robin Cleveland holds the role of Senior Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,809.
Docket Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Larice Carman holds the role of Docket Clerk at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,786.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Diana Wirt serves as a Senior Regulatory Auditor. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,696.
Deputy General Counsel/Labor and Industrial Relations
Shelly Kintzel holds the role of Deputy General Counsel at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,618.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Judy Guyton holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,612.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Julia Martin serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,611.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kimberly Howell serves as a Customer Service Representative. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,552.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Labor and Industrial Relations
Hope Ross holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Division at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,495.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Yvonne Haslag works as a Clerk for Labor and Industrial Relations. Yvonne earned $13,208 in 2023.
Paralegal/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Jennifer Brown serves as a Paralegal. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,194.
Associate Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Gabriella Morgan is a Associate Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $13,124.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Melissa Cummings holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,119.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Cain Wolf serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,005.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Anita Woemmel works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Anita earned $12,997 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Joey Welch is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $12,930.
Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Denice Wargo works as a Customer Service Representative for Labor and Industrial Relations. Denice earned $12,660 in 2023.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Ronette Applegate works as a Senior Regulatory Auditor for Labor and Industrial Relations. Ronette earned $12,656 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Samantha Griffin serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,646.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
James Pinkston works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. James earned $12,630 in 2023.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Beatrice Shelley holds the role of Senior Accounts Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,330.
Senior Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Pamela Lewis holds the role of Senior Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,265.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Tami Holder serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,248.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Devyn Daniel holds the role of Human Rights Officer at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,195.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Labor and Industrial Relations
Venkata Kommineni works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Labor and Industrial Relations. Venkata earned $12,182 in 2025.
Non-Commssn Investigator Supervisor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Matthew Hohensee works as a Non-Commssn Investigator Supervisor for Labor and Industrial Relations. Matthew earned $12,136 in 2025.