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
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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.