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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.3M — | 287 — | $37,700 — |
| 2024 | $10.7M ▲ 3.1% | 265 ▼ 7.7% | $39,590 ▲ 5.0% |
| 2025 | $11.2M ▲ 5.3% | 406 ▲ 53.2% | $21,687 ▼ 45.2% |
Record list
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Circulation Processing Assistant/Office of Secretary of State
Emma Deuschle holds the role of Circulation Processing Assistant at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,785.
Archives Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Kyrstin Keim holds the role of Archives Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,724.
Technician III/Office of Secretary of State
Timothy Emmel holds the role of Technician III at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,600.
Technician III/Office of Secretary of State
Ethan Kearbey holds the role of Technician III at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,600.
Archives Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Gregory Hilton works as a Archives Technician II for Office of Secretary of State. Gregory earned $17,540 in 2025.
Office Support Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Diane Nilges holds the role of Office Support Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,270.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Emanda Hagenhoff is a Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $17,221.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Christine Long works as a Technician II for Office of Secretary of State. Christine earned $17,221 in 2025.
Commissioner of Securities/Office of Secretary of State
Douglas Jacoby is a Commissioner of Securities at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $17,177.
Administative Aide II/Office of Secretary of State
Kathleen Schmidt works as a Administative Aide II for Office of Secretary of State. Kathleen earned $17,028 in 2025.
Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Michael Emery serves as a Business Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,017.
Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Brandy Stigger holds the role of Business Services Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,017.
Library Consultant/Office of Secretary of State
Matthew Butler holds the role of Library Consultant at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,979.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Christopher Hill serves as a Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,973.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Leo Ahlers serves as a Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,973.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Brice Cassil holds the role of Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,973.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Oziel Cerda holds the role of Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,973.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Stephen Mcinerney works as a Technician II for Office of Secretary of State. Stephen earned $16,973 in 2025.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Gary Blake is a Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $16,973.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
John Caples holds the role of Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,973.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Eric Walkenbach serves as a Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,973.
Computer Information Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Tyanna Robinson holds the role of Computer Information Technician I at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,783.
Corporations Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
Kylie Johnson holds the role of Corporations Specialist I at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,731.
Corporations Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
Ambir Pruett works as a Corporations Specialist I for Office of Secretary of State. Ambir earned $16,731 in 2024.
Elections Operation Admstr/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Scott Pauley serves as a Elections Operation Admstr. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,584.
Conservator Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Amy Bergner holds the role of Conservator Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,425.
Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Sharon Liese is a Technician I at Office of Secretary of State. 2023 total compensation came to $16,395.
Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Vanessa Block works as a Business Services Specialist for Office of Secretary of State. Vanessa earned $16,392 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Bailey Beebe holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,296.
Deputy General Counsel/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Jacqueline Bryant serves as a Deputy General Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,254.
Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Germone Williams works as a Technician I for Office of Secretary of State. Germone earned $16,049 in 2025.
Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Blake Siebeneck works as a Technician I for Office of Secretary of State. Blake earned $16,049 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant/Office of Secretary of State
Diane Nilges works as a Administrative Assistant for Office of Secretary of State. Diane earned $15,828 in 2025.
Commissions Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Madison Sheley serves as a Commissions Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,738.
Receptionist II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Sara Walsh serves as a Receptionist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,729.
Senior Election Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Patricia Straub is a Senior Election Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $15,723.
Editor in Chief/Office of Secretary of State
Curtis Treat is a Editor in Chief at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $15,543.
Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Ryan Michael holds the role of Business Services Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,338.
Cash Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Alexander Oppenheim holds the role of Cash Specialist II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,335.
Cash Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Rachell Owens serves as a Cash Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,335.