Missouri / Legislature
Agency file
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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State Representative/Legislature
Delbret Taylor is a State Representative at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $41,316.
State Representative/Legislature
Sherri Gallick holds the role of State Representative at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,316.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, Karen Gassmann serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $41,015.
Director of Communications-Maj/Legislature
Stephanie Whitaker is a Director of Communications-Maj at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $40,966.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Susan Holloway is a Senators' Staff at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $40,795.
Enrolling & Engrossing Clerk/Legislature
Cassandra Hodgen holds the role of Enrolling & Engrossing Clerk at Legislature. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,754.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
Diann Bates holds the role of Legislator Assistant (Rng 12) at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,742.
House Services Specialist II/Legislature
At Legislature, Joseph Thoenen serves as a House Services Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,411.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
At Legislature, Tyler Gerling serves as a Senators' Staff. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,133.
Legislator Assistant (Rng 12)/Legislature
At Legislature, James Turner serves as a Legislator Assistant (Rng 12). Their 2025 pay totaled $40,096.
Executive Assistant/Legislature
Beth Runge works as a Executive Assistant for Legislature. Beth earned $40,048 in 2023.
Comp Information Technologist III/Legislature
Kimberly Wade works as a Comp Information Technologist III for Legislature. Kimberly earned $39,825 in 2024.
Senators' Staff/Legislature
Sarah Hopkins holds the role of Senators' Staff at Legislature. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,769.
Senator/Legislature
James Burger is a Senator at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $39,680.
Senator/Legislature
David Gregory is a Senator at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $39,680.
Senator/Legislature
Brad Hudson works as a Senator for Legislature. Brad earned $39,680 in 2025.
Senator/Legislature
Adam Schnelting is a Senator at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $39,680.
Senator/Legislature
Stephen Webber works as a Senator for Legislature. Stephen earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
Michael Costlow works as a State Representative for Legislature. Michael earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
Jeremy Dean works as a State Representative for Legislature. Jeremy earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Melissa Douglas serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Lisa Durnell holds the role of State Representative at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Keith Elliott serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Jeffrey Hales serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Tony Harbison serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Martin Jacobs works as a State Representative for Legislature. Martin earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
Kenneth Jamison works as a State Representative for Legislature. Kenneth earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Michael Jones serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Latondra Rush is a State Representative at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Mary Laubinger is a State Representative at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Cathryn Loy serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
William Lucas works as a State Representative for Legislature. William earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
John Martin holds the role of State Representative at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Scott Miller works as a State Representative for Legislature. Scott earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
Chanel Mosley holds the role of State Representative at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Mark Nolte works as a State Representative for Legislature. Mark earned $39,680 in 2025.
State Representative/Legislature
Matthew Overcast holds the role of State Representative at Legislature. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Deanna Self is a State Representative at Legislature. 2025 total compensation came to $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
At Legislature, Kem Smith serves as a State Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,680.
State Representative/Legislature
Colin Wellenkamp works as a State Representative for Legislature. Colin earned $39,680 in 2025.