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
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Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Diane Mcnamara serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,914.
Reach Up Program Director/Children and Families
Melissa Bocash holds the role of Reach Up Program Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,810.
Administrative Services Director III/Children and Families
Patricia Hendee holds the role of Administrative Services Director III at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,560.
Child Support Services Deputy Director/Children and Families
Cara Bogaczyk is a Child Support Services Deputy Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $105,560.
Director Race,Gender,Equity&Access/Children and Families
Rachel Edens holds the role of Director Race,Gender,Equity&Access at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,560.
Director of Statewide Systems/Children and Families
Dawn Rouse holds the role of Director of Statewide Systems at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,560.
Community Services Director/Children and Families
Geoffrey Pippenger holds the role of Community Services Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,560.
Child Support Regional Manager/Children and Families
Charles Hacker holds the role of Child Support Regional Manager at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,331.
Family Services District Director I/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Kyle Hoover serves as a Family Services District Director I. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,331.
Esd District Director/Children and Families
Kathleen Smith is a Esd District Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $105,331.
Child Safety Director/Children and Families
Nancy Miller is a Child Safety Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $105,331.
Family Services District Director I/Children and Families
Patrick Ryan is a Family Services District Director I at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $105,331.
Client Placement Specialist/Children and Families
Steven Mclaughlin holds the role of Client Placement Specialist at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,686.
District Family Services Super/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Laura Knowles serves as a District Family Services Super. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,104.
Staff Attorney III/Children and Families
James Shea is a Staff Attorney III at Children and Families. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $103,875.
Staff Attorney III/Children and Families
John Wirth is a Staff Attorney III at Children and Families. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $103,459.
Staff Attorney IV/Children and Families
Kyle Hatt holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,586.
Benefits Progrms Administrator/Children and Families
Aletha Cross holds the role of Benefits Progrms Administrator at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,336.
Child Support Regional Manager/Children and Families
Michael Robie works as a Child Support Regional Manager for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Michael earned $102,336 in 2026.
Esd District Director/Children and Families
Sarah Butterfield is a Esd District Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $102,336.
Disab Determ Operations Sup/Children and Families
Sara Davis works as a Disab Determ Operations Sup for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Sara earned $102,336 in 2026.
Intake & Emergency Service Director/Children and Families
Smylin Dooley is a Intake & Emergency Service Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $102,315.
Dcf Organ & Wrkforce Devel Director/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Erin Henderson serves as a Dcf Organ & Wrkforce Devel Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,315.
Ocs Operations Manager/Children and Families
Andrea Montgomery works as a Ocs Operations Manager for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Andrea earned $102,315 in 2026.
Staff Attorney III/Children and Families
David Kennedy holds the role of Staff Attorney III at Children and Families. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,149.
Esd Program Manager/Children and Families
At Children and Families, Christine Dorer serves as a Esd Program Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,774.