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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Records Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Aaron Reed works as a Records Technician for Office of Secretary of State. Aaron earned $22,105 in 2025.
Conservator Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Margaret Collins is a Conservator Technician at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $22,001.
Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Kylie Johnson serves as a Business Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,964.
Compliance Examiner II/Office of Secretary of State
Leslie Dewesplore works as a Compliance Examiner II for Office of Secretary of State. Leslie earned $21,863 in 2025.
Library Technician/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Emma Deuschle serves as a Library Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,858.
Securities Reg Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Christopher Branstetter holds the role of Securities Reg Specialist II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,714.
Publications Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Jacqueline White is a Publications Specialist II at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,659.
Cash Specialist IV/Office of Secretary of State
Janice Herron works as a Cash Specialist IV for Office of Secretary of State. Janice earned $21,588 in 2025.
Commissions Specialist IV/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Arline Holloway serves as a Commissions Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,588.
Corporations Specialist IV/Office of Secretary of State
Amanda Smith is a Corporations Specialist IV at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,588.
Corporations Specialist IV/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Bangone Sengsourya serves as a Corporations Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,588.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Scott Clark serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,580.
Library Technician/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Timothy Emmel serves as a Library Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,504.
Business Services Supervisor/Office of Secretary of State
Shannon Wright works as a Business Services Supervisor for Office of Secretary of State. Shannon earned $21,476 in 2025.
Graphic Arts Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Alyssa Harker is a Graphic Arts Specialist II at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,456.
Graphic Arts Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Jacob Schloss serves as a Graphic Arts Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,456.
Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Tammy Morris holds the role of Business Services Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,437.
Corporations Specialist III/Office of Secretary of State
Shannon Wright is a Corporations Specialist III at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,348.
Records Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Ethan Kearbey is a Records Technician at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,328.
Computer Information Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Jacob Hall holds the role of Computer Information Technician I at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,285.
Computer Information Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Tommesha Wiggins is a Computer Information Technician I at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,285.
Archives Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Lindsay Hoy is a Archives Technician at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $21,216.
Editor II/Office of Secretary of State
Vonne Kilbourn holds the role of Editor II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,159.
Editor II/Office of Secretary of State
Jennifer Moore holds the role of Editor II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,159.
Cash Specialist III/Office of Secretary of State
Zane Ekholm holds the role of Cash Specialist III at Office of Secretary of State. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,007.
Grants Administrator/Office of Secretary of State
Jeremy Wisdom works as a Grants Administrator for Office of Secretary of State. Jeremy earned $20,804 in 2025.
Reader Advisor/Office of Secretary of State
Miriam Tepper works as a Reader Advisor for Office of Secretary of State. Miriam earned $20,800 in 2025.
Reader Advisor/Office of Secretary of State
Brandon Kempf works as a Reader Advisor for Office of Secretary of State. Brandon earned $20,800 in 2025.
Library Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Emanda Hagenhoff works as a Library Technician for Office of Secretary of State. Emanda earned $20,698 in 2025.
Accounting Analyst I/Office of Secretary of State
Jennifer Briones is a Accounting Analyst I at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $20,675.
Accounting Analyst I/Office of Secretary of State
Sonya Horne is a Accounting Analyst I at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $20,675.
Library Technology Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Jefferson Hulbert works as a Library Technology Specialist for Office of Secretary of State. Jefferson earned $20,438 in 2025.
Program Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Donna Neely serves as a Program Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,371.
Records Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Leo Ahlers is a Records Technician at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $20,230.
Records Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Brice Cassil works as a Records Technician for Office of Secretary of State. Brice earned $20,230 in 2025.
Records Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Oziel Cerda holds the role of Records Technician at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,230.
Records Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Stephen Mcinerney works as a Records Technician for Office of Secretary of State. Stephen earned $20,230 in 2025.
Reader Advisor/Office of Secretary of State
Kathleen Engler works as a Reader Advisor for Office of Secretary of State. Kathleen earned $20,229 in 2023.
Library Technician/Office of Secretary of State
Kathleen Schmidt is a Library Technician at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $20,124.
Senior Investigator/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Troy Cebulak serves as a Senior Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,021.