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 Director/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Verhonda Winters serves as a Circulation Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,436.
Client Support Manager/Office of Secretary of State
Michael Larimore works as a Client Support Manager for Office of Secretary of State. Michael earned $34,241 in 2025.
Computer Information Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
Anderson Bedwell holds the role of Computer Information Technician I at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,153.
Senior Accounting Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
Sally Peters is a Senior Accounting Specialist at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $33,897.
Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
Kenneth Barnes works as a Computer Information Technician Specialist I for Office of Secretary of State. Kenneth earned $33,803 in 2025.
Application Developer/Office of Secretary of State
Anthony Lonsdale works as a Application Developer for Office of Secretary of State. Anthony earned $33,419 in 2025.
Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
Steven Spayde works as a Computer Information Technician Specialist I for Office of Secretary of State. Steven earned $33,275 in 2025.
Archivist/Office of Secretary of State
Elizabeth Ray holds the role of Archivist at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,229.
Records Analyst/Office of Secretary of State
Joseph Hite holds the role of Records Analyst at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,148.
Compliance Examiner/Office of Secretary of State
Caleb Long is a Compliance Examiner at Office of Secretary of State. 2025 total compensation came to $33,137.
Corporations Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Sonya Horne works as a Corporations Specialist II for Office of Secretary of State. Sonya earned $32,908 in 2023.
Corporations Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
Janiece Davis works as a Corporations Specialist II for Office of Secretary of State. Janiece earned $32,882 in 2023.
Public Services Director/Office of Secretary of State
Lori Brown holds the role of Public Services Director at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,824.
Technician IV/Office of Secretary of State
Brandon Lammers works as a Technician IV for Office of Secretary of State. Brandon earned $32,673 in 2023.
Human Resources Assistant/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Bailey Beebe serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,625.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Austin Rodgers is a Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. 2023 total compensation came to $32,066.
Technician III/Office of Secretary of State
Christopher Cowan works as a Technician III for Office of Secretary of State. Christopher earned $31,928 in 2023.
Archivist/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Amy Dinkins serves as a Archivist. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,798.
Program Specialist II/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Jared Hale serves as a Program Specialist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,578.
Senior Business Services Specialist/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Evelyn Frank serves as a Senior Business Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,276.
Business Services Supervisor/Office of Secretary of State
Melissa Schmitz works as a Business Services Supervisor for Office of Secretary of State. Melissa earned $31,130 in 2025.
Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Thomas Leimkuehler serves as a Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,118.
Senior Investigator/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Jennifer Chinn serves as a Senior Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,974.
Technician II/Office of Secretary of State
Timothy Emmel holds the role of Technician II at Office of Secretary of State. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,795.
Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
Lisa Kincaid works as a Librarian for Office of Secretary of State. Lisa earned $30,700 in 2024.
Director Ref Services/Office of Secretary of State
Laura Kromer holds the role of Director Ref Services at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,525.
Senior Compliance Examiner/Office of Secretary of State
Lori Trump works as a Senior Compliance Examiner for Office of Secretary of State. Lori earned $30,522 in 2025.
Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Matthew Schmitz serves as a Computer Information Technician Specialist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,520.
Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Office of Secretary of State
Kourtney Cramer holds the role of Computer Information Technician Specialist I at Office of Secretary of State. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,267.
Cash Specialist III/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Paula Benton serves as a Cash Specialist III. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,149.
Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Susan Ditch serves as a Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,139.
Director-Field Operations/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Tonda Jackson serves as a Director-Field Operations. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,926.
Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Julie Cox serves as a Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,891.
Systems Administrator/Office of Secretary of State
Matthew Schmitz works as a Systems Administrator for Office of Secretary of State. Matthew earned $29,843 in 2025.
Comp Information Technician IV/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, David Guest serves as a Comp Information Technician IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,794.
Administrative Aide III/Office of Secretary of State
Julia Watson works as a Administrative Aide III for Office of Secretary of State. Julia earned $29,786 in 2024.
Librarian/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Kelly Moore serves as a Librarian. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,649.
Director Ref Services/Office of Secretary of State
Christina Miller works as a Director Ref Services for Office of Secretary of State. Christina earned $29,348 in 2025.
Princ Assistant for Boards & Comms/Office of Secretary of State
Brian Rogers works as a Princ Assistant for Boards & Comms for Office of Secretary of State. Brian earned $29,127 in 2025.
Technician I/Office of Secretary of State
At Office of Secretary of State, Leo Ahlers serves as a Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,116.