Vermont / Defender General's Office
Agency file
The Defender General's Office is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 78 employees with median total compensation of $96,429; the highest distinct record was $161,574.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 78 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($96,429) — 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 $135,637 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,286. 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
Defender General/Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio works as a Defender General for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Matthew earned $161,574 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Mimi Brill holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,216.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Joshua O'Hara holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,696.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Frederick Bragdon is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $137,613.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Rebecca Turner is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $137,592.
Deputy Defender General/Defender General's Office
Marshall Pahl works as a Deputy Defender General for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Marshall earned $137,405 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Kirk Williams holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,259.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
At Defender General's Office, Katherine Lamson serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,698.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Richard Ammons Jr. holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,637.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Kelly Green is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $135,637.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Margaret Jansch is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $135,637.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Sandra Lee is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $135,637.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
At Defender General's Office, Dawn Matthews serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,637.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
James Gratton is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $134,618.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Anthony Donn works as a Staff Attorney IV for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Anthony earned $132,995 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Stacie Johnson works as a Staff Attorney IV for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Stacie earned $132,995 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Jeffrey Rubin is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $132,995.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
At Defender General's Office, Dawn Seibert serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,995.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Rosanna Chase works as a Staff Attorney IV for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Rosanna earned $130,458 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Jill Martin is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $130,458.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
At Defender General's Office, Sarah Powell serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,458.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
At Defender General's Office, Daniel Stevens serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,458.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Christopher Davis works as a Staff Attorney IV for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Christopher earned $128,190 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Paul Groce holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,992.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
James Brooks holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,933.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Catherine Hayes is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $119,933.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Emily Wynes works as a Staff Attorney IV for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Emily earned $115,315 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
At Defender General's Office, Joshua Atkisson serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,318.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Anthony Falcone is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $107,162.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Kerrie Johnson is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $107,162.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
William Kidney holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,162.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Alexander Nelson works as a Staff Attorney IV for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Alexander earned $107,162 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Defender General's Office
Matthew Schultz is a Staff Attorney IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $107,162.
Financial Director I/Defender General's Office
Katrina Lumbra works as a Financial Director I for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Katrina earned $105,331 in 2026.
Staff Attorney III/Defender General's Office
Marco Kushner holds the role of Staff Attorney III at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,691.
Dg IT Specialist IV/Defender General's Office
Gregory King is a Dg IT Specialist IV at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $101,150.
Staff Attorney III/Defender General's Office
Susanna Bliss is a Staff Attorney III at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $96,429.
Staff Attorney III/Defender General's Office
Rebecca Falcone is a Staff Attorney III at Defender General's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $96,429.
Staff Attorney III/Defender General's Office
Sean Milligan holds the role of Staff Attorney III at Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,429.
Staff Attorney III/Defender General's Office
Kathleen Rivers works as a Staff Attorney III for Defender General's Office. Their status is exempt. Kathleen earned $96,429 in 2026.