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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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.