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
Karen Reynolds is a Staff Attorney IV at Children and Families. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $117,437.
Fsd Director of Policy & Planning/Children and Families
Lindsay Barron works as a Fsd Director of Policy & Planning for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Lindsay earned $116,646 in 2026.
Policy & Operations Manager/Children and Families
Jennifer Harris works as a Policy & Operations Manager for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Jennifer earned $116,501 in 2026.
System of Care Unit Director/Children and Families
Barbara Joyal works as a System of Care Unit Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Barbara earned $116,501 in 2026.
Administrative Services Director I/Children and Families
Suzanne Shibley is a Administrative Services Director I at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $114,816.
Administrative Services Director I/Children and Families
Melanie Smit holds the role of Administrative Services Director I at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,816.
Ocs Intergovernmental Program Manager/Children and Families
Kelly Sargent works as a Ocs Intergovernmental Program Manager for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Kelly earned $114,026 in 2026.
High End System of Care Director/Children and Families
Tyler Allen works as a High End System of Care Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Tyler earned $112,715 in 2026.
Child Support Services Deputy Director/Children and Families
Ashley Marsh works as a Child Support Services Deputy Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Ashley earned $112,715 in 2026.
Child Support Services Deputy Director/Children and Families
Amanda Nelson works as a Child Support Services Deputy Director for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Amanda earned $112,715 in 2026.
Esd Operations Director/Children and Families
Robyn Stattel holds the role of Esd Operations Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,715.
Child Support Services Deputy Director/Children and Families
Stefanie Williams holds the role of Child Support Services Deputy Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,715.
Esd Operations Director/Children and Families
Kristina James is a Esd Operations Director at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $112,715.
Financial Director III/Children and Families
Jillian Niggel works as a Financial Director III for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Jillian earned $112,715 in 2026.
Financial Director II/Children and Families
Melanie-Lora Rutledge holds the role of Financial Director II at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,466.
Fsd Policy & Planning Manager/Children and Families
Dianne Jabar is a Fsd Policy & Planning Manager at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $112,466.
Disability Deter Assistant Director/Children and Families
Donald Macarthur holds the role of Disability Deter Assistant Director at Children and Families. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,466.
Family Services District Director II/Children and Families
Anita-Louise Thomason works as a Family Services District Director II for Children and Families. Their status is classified. Anita-Louise earned $112,466 in 2026.