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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Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Michelle Kutscher works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Michelle earned $20,374 in 2023.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
Angie Young is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $20,301.
Lead Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Candace Parastar serves as a Lead Customer Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,119.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kelly Williams serves as a Human Rights Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,088.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jenny Littlejohn is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $20,064.
Human Rights Officer/Labor and Industrial Relations
Netanya Buban is a Human Rights Officer at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $19,990.
Human Resources Generalist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Crystal Mehr is a Human Resources Generalist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $19,965.
Program Manager/Labor and Industrial Relations
Anthony Vaughan works as a Program Manager for Labor and Industrial Relations. Anthony earned $19,848 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Jennifer Lawler holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,810.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Carl Spivey is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $19,795.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Kelly Corcoran-Thompson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,795.
Associate Customer Service Representative/Labor and Industrial Relations
Savannah Holder is a Associate Customer Service Representative at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2024 total compensation came to $19,695.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Therese Caldwell holds the role of Clerk at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,650.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Gerri Fuller is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2025 total compensation came to $19,619.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
John Wilcutt works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. John earned $19,416 in 2023.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Labor and Industrial Relations
Mitchell Terbrock holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Department at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,375.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Kristy Engelbrecht serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,266.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Alena Walters works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Alena earned $19,218 in 2023.
Court Reporter/Labor and Industrial Relations
Lori Notzke holds the role of Court Reporter at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,218.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
James Sebourn holds the role of Regulatory Auditor at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,187.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Lisa Sloan holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,112.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Ronald Banks holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,111.
Miscellaneous Technical/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Spencer Clark serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,092.
Hearings/Appeals Referee/Labor and Industrial Relations
Emilia Brown holds the role of Hearings/Appeals Referee at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,945.
Administrative Support Assistant/Labor and Industrial Relations
Theresa Schroer works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Labor and Industrial Relations. Theresa earned $18,941 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Robert Border works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Robert earned $18,927 in 2024.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
Connie Noble works as a Clerk for Labor and Industrial Relations. Connie earned $18,875 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Sandra Johnson is a Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. 2023 total compensation came to $18,818.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Debbie Brunnert serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,814.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
Anthony Cameron works as a Regulatory Auditor for Labor and Industrial Relations. Anthony earned $18,783 in 2023.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Labor and Industrial Relations
William Dorsey works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Labor and Industrial Relations. William earned $18,734 in 2025.
Legal Counsel/Labor and Industrial Relations
Christopher Elster works as a Legal Counsel for Labor and Industrial Relations. Christopher earned $18,576 in 2025.
Regulatory Auditor/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Diane Hoover Brandt serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,562.
Clerk/Labor and Industrial Relations
At Labor and Industrial Relations, Juanita Barton serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,410.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Karen Cope works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Labor and Industrial Relations. Karen earned $18,395 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Brandy Helton holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,384.
Benefit Program Specialist/Labor and Industrial Relations
Melissa Horton holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Labor and Industrial Relations. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,174.