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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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Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Lorna Cockrum is a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $52,105.
Legislative Research Clerk/Legislature
Jacquelyn Rucker is a Legislative Research Clerk at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $52,009.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Stephanie Bias holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,930.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Cyrus Taylor serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2024 pay totaled $51,780.
Maintenance Worker I/Ii/Iii/Legislature
Conner Ahlers is a Maintenance Worker I/Ii/Iii at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $51,632.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Mirhad Hasanovic serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $51,293.
Administrative Assistant Staff/Legislature
Samantha Wankum works as a Administrative Assistant Staff for Legislature. Samantha earned $50,952 in 2025.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Blaine Folsom holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,798.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Hannah Dolan works as a Senators' Staff for Legislature. Hannah earned $50,493 in 2025.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Lois Bragg works as a Senators' Staff for Legislature. Lois earned $50,459 in 2025.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Mark Cozart works as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) for Legislature. Mark earned $50,385 in 2025.
Jc Pension Analyst/Legislature
Christopher Schepers holds the role of Jc Pension Analyst at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,263.
Journal Production Clerk/Legislature
Laci Blanton holds the role of Journal Production Clerk at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,219.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Jessalynn Cairer serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2024 pay totaled $49,689.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Jacinda Sutherland is a Senators' Staff at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $49,616.
Computer Information Technologist II/Legislature
Megan Kleindienst is a Computer Information Technologist II at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $49,399.
Comp Information Technician Sp I/Legislature
Casey Kinkade is a Comp Information Technician Sp I at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $49,333.
Publication Specialist II/Legislature
At Legislature, Paige Cavender serves as a Publication Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,261.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Neal Wright serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $49,243.
Publication Specialist II/Legislature
Abby Britton works as a Publication Specialist II for Legislature. Abby earned $49,081 in 2024.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Stephen Ahlers is a Senators' Staff at Legislature. 2023 total compensation came to $48,866.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Mariah Gilmore holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,853.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Nathan Scott works as a Senators' Staff for Legislature. Nathan earned $48,838 in 2025.
Budget Analyst I/Legislature
Trent Machelett works as a Budget Analyst I for Legislature. Trent earned $48,669 in 2025.
Sergeant at Arms/Legislature
Randall Werner is a Sergeant at Arms at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $48,220.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Diana Hennerich serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $48,179.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Houston Roberts holds the role of Senators' Staff at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,146.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
At Legislature, Celestine Dotson serves as a Senators' Staff. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,102.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Clifford Faucheux serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $48,085.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Katelyn Zach serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $48,085.
Budget Coordinator/Legislature
Maranda Burke is a Budget Coordinator at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $47,917.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
At Legislature, Hayden Torpey serves as a Senators' Staff. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,718.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Marybeth Bruns is a Senators' Staff at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $47,610.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Diane Koestner works as a Senators' Staff for Legislature. Diane earned $47,601 in 2025.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Thomas Fisk holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,500.
GIS Analyst/Legislature
At Legislature, Andrew Jones serves as a GIS Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,428.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Charles Brogdon is a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $46,618.
Office Support Assistant/Legislature
At Legislature, Morgan Gerold serves as a Office Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,284.
Public Information Specialist I/Legislature
Samantha Martin holds the role of Public Information Specialist I at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,978.
Resolution Writer/Legislature
Kasey Bouslaugh works as a Resolution Writer for Legislature. Kasey earned $45,537 in 2025.