Vermont / Children and Families
Agency file
The Children and Families is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 1,065 employees with median total compensation of $74,984; the highest distinct record was $164,029.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,065 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,984) — 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 $101,150 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,906. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Commissioner/Children and Families
Sandra Hoffman works as a Commissioner for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Sandra earned $164,029 in 2026.
General Counsel I/Children and Families
Jennifer Myka holds the role of General Counsel I at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,578.
Deputy Commissioner/Children and Families
Aryka Radke works as a Deputy Commissioner for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Aryka earned $144,872 in 2026.
Family Services Operations Director/Children and Families
Brenda Johnson holds the role of Family Services Operations Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,086.
Senior Assistant Attorney General/Children and Families
Thomas Allingham holds the role of Senior Assistant Attorney General at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,005.
Esd Operations Director/Children and Families
Karen Denniston works as a Esd Operations Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Karen earned $138,466 in 2026.
Staff Attorney V/Children and Families
Cindy Maguire works as a Staff Attorney V for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Cindy earned $137,675 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Children and Families
Miranda Gray holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,446.
Deputy Commissioner/Children and Families
Janet Mclaughlin is a Deputy Commissioner at Children and Families. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $137,197.
Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
Leslie Hanafin works as a Staff Attorney IV for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Leslie earned $136,989 in 2026.
Staff Attorney V/Children and Families
Wendy Burroughs works as a Staff Attorney V for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Wendy earned $136,406 in 2026.
Staff Attorney V/Children and Families
David Groff works as a Staff Attorney V for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. David earned $133,099 in 2026.
Adolescent Services Director/Children and Families
Lindy Boudreau works as a Adolescent Services Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Lindy earned $131,893 in 2026.
Senior Policy & Operations Manager/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Richard Steventon serves as a Senior Policy & Operations Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,893.
Financial Director II/Children and Families
Lindsay Gillette holds the role of Financial Director II at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,626.
Econ Service Food & Nut Program Director/Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom works as a Econ Service Food & Nut Program Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Leslie earned $129,626 in 2026.
Dcf Director of Operations/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Christine Cassel serves as a Dcf Director of Operations. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,981.
Economic Benefits Director/Children and Families
John Lange holds the role of Economic Benefits Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,981.
Economic Benefits Director/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Nicole Tousignant serves as a Economic Benefits Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,981.
Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
Susan Cay works as a Staff Attorney IV for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Susan earned $128,523 in 2026.
Disab Determ Division Director/Children and Families
John Mccormack holds the role of Disab Determ Division Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,274.
Senior Policy & Operations Manager/Children and Families
Heather Mclain is a Senior Policy & Operations Manager at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $128,274.
Oeo Director/Children and Families
Lily Sojourner holds the role of Oeo Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,274.
Senior Assistant Attorney General/Children and Families
Ashley Harriman works as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for Children and Families. Their status is exempt. Ashley earned $127,338 in 2026.
Policy & Operations Manager/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Deborah Caruso serves as a Policy & Operations Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,026.
Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
Julie Kolinich holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,736.
Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Caroline Badinelli serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,694.
Cdd Director of Policy & Planning/Children and Families
Christopher Case holds the role of Cdd Director of Policy & Planning at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,696.
Child Support Services Director/Children and Families
Lisa Rivers holds the role of Child Support Services Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,696.
Esd Operations Director/Children and Families
Karl Felkl is a Esd Operations Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $123,386.
Cdd Operations Director/Children and Families
Karolyn White Long works as a Cdd Operations Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Karolyn earned $123,386 in 2026.
Family Services District Director II/Children and Families
Karen Mcewing is a Family Services District Director II at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $122,574.
Fuel & Utility Assist Program Director/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Richard Giddings serves as a Fuel & Utility Assist Program Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,576.
Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
Sarah Reed holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,557.
Financial Director IV/Children and Families
Megan Smeaton holds the role of Financial Director IV at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,515.
Dcf Policy Advisor/Children and Families
Philip Back holds the role of Dcf Policy Advisor at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,954.
Financial Director III/Children and Families
Edward Dwinell holds the role of Financial Director III at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,954.
Policy & Operations Manager/Children and Families
Alix Gibson is a Policy & Operations Manager at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $119,954.
Director Child Care Licensing/Children and Families
Elizabeth Maurer holds the role of Director Child Care Licensing at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,954.
Dcf Policy Advisor/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Heidi Moreau serves as a Dcf Policy Advisor. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,954.