Missouri / Office of State Auditor
Agency file
The Office of State Auditor manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.
In 2025, this agency had 190 employees with median total compensation of $37,306; the highest distinct record was $159,200.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 190 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,306) — 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 $105,438 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,788. 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 | $7.6M — | 168 — | $35,742 — |
| 2024 | $8M ▲ 5.4% | 184 ▲ 9.5% | $32,121 ▼ 10.1% |
| 2025 | $8.9M ▲ 11.2% | 190 ▲ 3.3% | $37,306 ▲ 16.1% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Deputy State Auditor/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Michael Price serves as a Deputy State Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,200.
General Counsel/Office of State Auditor
Leslie Owen works as a General Counsel for Office of State Auditor. Leslie earned $146,158 in 2025.
Director of Audits/Office of State Auditor
Susan Beeler works as a Director of Audits for Office of State Auditor. Susan earned $137,343 in 2025.
Director of Audits/Office of State Auditor
Kelly Davis works as a Director of Audits for Office of State Auditor. Kelly earned $137,343 in 2025.
Director of Audits/Office of State Auditor
Robert Showers holds the role of Director of Audits at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,343.
Director of Audits/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Kimberly Spraggs serves as a Director of Audits. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,343.
Director of Communications/Office of State Auditor
Trevor Fox is a Director of Communications at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $133,983.
Assistant Director of Audits/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Lori Melton serves as a Assistant Director of Audits. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,312.
Chief of Staff/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Brandon Alexander serves as a Chief of Staff. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,456.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Robyn Vogt works as a Audit Manager for Office of State Auditor. Robyn earned $118,114 in 2025.
State Auditor/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Scott Fitzpatrick serves as a State Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,823.
Director of Administration/Office of State Auditor
Brent Bayer is a Director of Administration at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $115,157.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Todd Schuler holds the role of Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,096.
Deputy General Counsel/Office of State Auditor
Robert Tillman works as a Deputy General Counsel for Office of State Auditor. Robert earned $112,955 in 2025.
Information Technology Manager/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Donald Brinkley serves as a Information Technology Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,635.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Christopher Vetter is a Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $112,396.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Wayne Kauffman holds the role of Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,056.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Joshua Allen holds the role of Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,554.
Data Team Manager/Office of State Auditor
Alex Prenger holds the role of Data Team Manager at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,551.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
John Lieser holds the role of Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,438.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Deborah Whitis works as a Audit Manager for Office of State Auditor. Deborah earned $102,666 in 2024.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Julie Moulden works as a Audit Manager for Office of State Auditor. Julie earned $102,169 in 2025.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
James Kayser is a Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $94,973.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Emily Barraclough serves as a Audit Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,784.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Mackenzie Bradshaw holds the role of Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,784.
Training Manager/Office of State Auditor
Connie James is a Training Manager at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $91,531.
Fiscal Personnel & Administrative Manager/Office of State Auditor
Sheila Roberts works as a Fiscal Personnel & Administrative Manager for Office of State Auditor. Sheila earned $90,227 in 2025.
Information Technician Senior Analyst III/Office of State Auditor
Jay Cramer is a Information Technician Senior Analyst III at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $90,148.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Shannon Spicer is a Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $89,699.
Chief of Investigations Pc&F Division/Office of State Auditor
Mary Johnson holds the role of Chief of Investigations Pc&F Division at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,530.
Audit Manager/Office of State Auditor
Lori Melton is a Audit Manager at Office of State Auditor. 2024 total compensation came to $87,657.
Manager of Human Resources/Office of State Auditor
Heather Kaiser holds the role of Manager of Human Resources at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,657.
Senior Auditor III/Office of State Auditor
Patrick Pullins works as a Senior Auditor III for Office of State Auditor. Patrick earned $83,356 in 2025.
IT Senior Systems Administrative II/Office of State Auditor
Jason Smith is a IT Senior Systems Administrative II at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $82,986.
Local Govt/Policy Senior Alst III/Office of State Auditor
Jill Wilson holds the role of Local Govt/Policy Senior Alst III at Office of State Auditor. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,107.
Senior Auditor III/Office of State Auditor
Ethan Evans works as a Senior Auditor III for Office of State Auditor. Ethan earned $76,467 in 2025.
Senior Auditor III/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Tina Disney serves as a Senior Auditor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,372.
Senior Auditor III/Office of State Auditor
Kristin Clink holds the role of Senior Auditor III at Office of State Auditor. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,362.
Senior Auditor III/Office of State Auditor
Misty Bowen is a Senior Auditor III at Office of State Auditor. 2025 total compensation came to $75,711.
Assistant Director of Audits/Office of State Auditor
At Office of State Auditor, Ted Fugitt serves as a Assistant Director of Audits. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,641.