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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Corporations Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Katelynne Johnson works as a Corporations Specialist II for Office of Secretary of State. Katelynne earned $15,177 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Julia Watson holds the role of Program Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,157.
Library Consultant/Office of Secretary of State
Gloria Fordyce works as a Library Consultant for Office of Secretary of State. Gloria earned $15,033 in 2024.
Administrative Assistant/Office of Secretary of State
Charla Friedmeyer works as a Administrative Assistant for Office of Secretary of State. Charla earned $15,012 in 2025.
Archives Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Kylie Ward holds the role of Archives Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,495.
Conservator/Office of Secretary of State
Kate Passannante holds the role of Conservator at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,488.
Corporations Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
Grant Borland works as a Corporations Specialist I for Office of Secretary of State. Grant earned $14,480 in 2023.
Records Analyst/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Faron Bartens serves as a Records Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,382.
General Counsel/Office of Secretary of State
Jesus Osete holds the role of General Counsel at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,247.
Securities Reg Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Jennifer Meyer holds the role of Securities Reg Specialist II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,091.
Human Resources Manager/Office of Secretary of State
Lisa Kauffman works as a Human Resources Manager for Office of Secretary of State. Lisa earned $14,061 in 2025.
Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Andrew Alterson serves as a Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,059.
Elections Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Melissa Schmitz holds the role of Elections Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,818.
Part-Time Other/Office of Secretary of State
Kenna Brester holds the role of Part-Time Other at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,645.
Revenue Manager/Office of Secretary of State
Miranda Stephenson is a Revenue Manager at Office of Secretary of State. 2023 total compensation came to $13,629.
Director of Enforcement/Office of Secretary of State
Melissa Buchanan holds the role of Director of Enforcement at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,578.
Compliance Examiner II/Office of Secretary of State
Caleb Long works as a Compliance Examiner II for Office of Secretary of State. Caleb earned $13,563 in 2025.