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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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.
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.
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.
Director of Res Lic & Specialist Inves/Children and Families
Stacey Edmunds is a Director of Res Lic & Specialist Inves at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $119,059.
Dds IT System Administrator IV/Children and Families
Michelle Garcia is a Dds IT System Administrator IV at Children and Families. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $118,144.