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The Legislature is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2025, this agency had 832 employees with median total compensation of $41,316; the highest distinct record was $159,961.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 832 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($41,316) — 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 $91,201 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,750. 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 | $33.6M — | 820 — | $38,385 — |
| 2024 | $35.3M ▲ 5.1% | 703 ▼ 14.3% | $40,279 ▲ 4.9% |
| 2025 | $36.8M ▲ 4.1% | 832 ▲ 18.3% | $41,316 ▲ 2.6% |
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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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Jt Committee Director/Legislature
Kevin Gwaltney is a Jt Committee Director at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $33,173.
Srcommittee Records Specialist/Legislature
Sherry Anderson holds the role of Srcommittee Records Specialist at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,874.
Legislator Assistant (Non-Tbl)/Legislature
At Legislature, Marilyn Degenhardt serves as a Legislator Assistant (Non-Tbl). Their 2025 pay totaled $31,709.
Legislator Assistant (Non-Tbl)/Legislature
Ronda Griggs holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Non-Tbl) at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,521.
Network Communication Specialist/Legislature
Bryan Byrd works as a Network Communication Specialist for Legislature. Bryan earned $31,208 in 2023.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Victoria Steen holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,094.
Resolution Writer/Legislature
Janet Wunderlich works as a Resolution Writer for Legislature. Janet earned $31,033 in 2025.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
At Legislature, Rebecca Quinn serves as a Senators' Staff. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,345.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Kinsey Evans holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,316.
Assistant Director/Legislature
Benjamin Peters holds the role of Assistant Director at Legislature. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,300.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Ashley Sennott is a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $30,290.
Research Staff Secretary/Legislature
Renee Anderson holds the role of Research Staff Secretary at Legislature. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,030.
Security Specialist/Legislature
At Legislature, Tim Diemler serves as a Security Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,530.
Staff Attorney III/Legislature
Russell Hembree is a Staff Attorney III at Legislature. 2024 total compensation came to $29,321.
Print Services Technician I/Ii/Iii/Iv/Legislature
Kurtis Uthe is a Print Services Technician I/Ii/Iii/Iv at Legislature. 2023 total compensation came to $29,214.
Fiscal Note Editor/Legislature
At Legislature, Gregory Beeks serves as a Fiscal Note Editor. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,153.
State Representative/Legislature
Donald Brown is a State Representative at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $29,133.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Matilyn Pinkston works as a Senators' Staff for Legislature. Matilyn earned $28,975 in 2025.
Research Staff Attorney/Legislature
Adriane Crouse is a Research Staff Attorney at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $28,929.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Nina Dean works as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) for Legislature. Nina earned $28,903 in 2023.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Phyllis Hernandez is a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $28,830.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Victoria Hooker holds the role of Senators' Staff at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,646.
Legislative Analyst Pt/Legislature
Rebecca Deneve holds the role of Legislative Analyst Pt at Legislature. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,330.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Kimberly Hill serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $28,266.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Kenneth Waller serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,264.
Security Specialist/Legislature
Stephen Diemler holds the role of Security Specialist at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,088.
Chief Clerk/Legislature
Dana Rademan Miller holds the role of Chief Clerk at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,072.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
James Robinson holds the role of Senators' Staff at Legislature. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,956.