Missouri / Office of Secretary of State
Agency file
The Office of Secretary of State administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2025, this agency had 406 employees with median total compensation of $21,687; the highest distinct record was $125,233.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 406 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,687) — 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 $54,455 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,391. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
General Counsel/Office of Secretary of State
Clifton Davis holds the role of General Counsel at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,233.
Dr of Recreation Srv and St Archivist/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, John Dougan serves as a Dr of Recreation Srv and St Archivist. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,800.
Chief of Staff/Office of Secretary of State
Matthew Alsager holds the role of Chief of Staff at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,589.
Director of Election Integrity/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Nicholas La Strada serves as a Director of Election Integrity. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,657.
Director of Fiscal & Facilities/Office of Secretary of State
Miranda Stephenson works as a Director of Fiscal & Facilities for Office of Secretary of State. Miranda earned $112,376 in 2025.
Commissioner of Securities/Office of Secretary of State
Michael O'Donnell works as a Commissioner of Securities for Office of Secretary of State. Michael earned $112,293 in 2025.
Secretary of State/Office of Secretary of State
Denny Hoskins works as a Secretary of State for Office of Secretary of State. Denny earned $108,061 in 2025.
Chief Information Officer/Office of Secretary of State
Paul Booth holds the role of Chief Information Officer at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,027.
Director Legislative & Gov Affairs/Office of Secretary of State
Amanda Bell holds the role of Director Legislative & Gov Affairs at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,756.
Deputy General Counsel/Office of Secretary of State
Ryan Hart holds the role of Deputy General Counsel at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,913.
State Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
Robin Westphal is a State Librarian at Office of Secretary of State. 2024 total compensation came to $102,484.
State Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
Janet Caruthers works as a State Librarian for Office of Secretary of State. Janet earned $102,009 in 2025.
Director of Communications/Office of Secretary of State
Rachael Dunn works as a Director of Communications for Office of Secretary of State. Rachael earned $90,612 in 2025.
Director of Bus Services/Office of Secretary of State
Daniel Wilhelm works as a Director of Bus Services for Office of Secretary of State. Daniel earned $85,132 in 2025.
Director of Publications/Office of Secretary of State
Julie Stegeman is a Director of Publications at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $82,971.
Human Resources Director/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Lisa Kauffman serves as a Human Resources Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,239.
Local Records Director/Office of Secretary of State
John Korasick holds the role of Local Records Director at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,697.
Program Manager/Office of Secretary of State
Brenda Sites works as a Program Manager for Office of Secretary of State. Brenda earned $75,264 in 2025.
Deputy Director of Business Services/Office of Secretary of State
Jared Hale is a Deputy Director of Business Services at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $72,423.
Deputy Secretary of State/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Claudia Sands serves as a Deputy Secretary of State. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,292.
Securities Office Manager/Office of Secretary of State
Laurie Dawson holds the role of Securities Office Manager at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,311.
Director of Elections/Office of Secretary of State
Christina Peters works as a Director of Elections for Office of Secretary of State. Christina earned $70,500 in 2025.
Legislation & Public Affairs/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Matthew Alsager serves as a Legislation & Public Affairs. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,977.
Library Development Coordinator/Office of Secretary of State
Terry Blauvelt works as a Library Development Coordinator for Office of Secretary of State. Terry earned $69,653 in 2025.
Director of Administrative Rules/Office of Secretary of State
Curtis Treat is a Director of Administrative Rules at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $67,918.
Director of Enforcement/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Douglas Jacoby serves as a Director of Enforcement. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,650.
Executive Secretary/Office of Secretary of State
Afton Bond is a Executive Secretary at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $64,907.
Director Regis&Investor Protection/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Christopher Marlow serves as a Director Regis&Investor Protection. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,652.
Executive Secretary/Office of Secretary of State
Susan Schauffler holds the role of Executive Secretary at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,905.
Library Consultant/Office of Secretary of State
Cory Mihalik works as a Library Consultant for Office of Secretary of State. Cory earned $61,143 in 2025.
Manager of Agency Outreach/Office of Secretary of State
Cole Christensen works as a Manager of Agency Outreach for Office of Secretary of State. Cole earned $60,285 in 2025.
Chief Counsel/Office of Secretary of State
Jacqueline Bryant holds the role of Chief Counsel at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,342.
Grant Officer/Office of Secretary of State
Terry Blauvelt is a Grant Officer at Office of Secretary of State. 2023 total compensation came to $59,187.
Comms & Public Relations Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Madison Walker serves as a Comms & Public Relations Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,144.
Mcvr Administrator/Office of Secretary of State
Jessica Dean works as a Mcvr Administrator for Office of Secretary of State. Jessica earned $57,696 in 2025.
Paralegal/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Kimberly Apperson serves as a Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,514.
Director of Production & Specialist Proj/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Neal Wright serves as a Director of Production & Specialist Proj. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,247.
Application Development Manager/Office of Secretary of State
Jason Struemph holds the role of Application Development Manager at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,096.
Communications Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Samuel Swoboda holds the role of Communications Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,083.
Staff Training Supervisor/Office of Secretary of State
Brooke Werdehausen works as a Staff Training Supervisor for Office of Secretary of State. Brooke earned $56,121 in 2025.