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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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.