Vermont / Secretary of State's Office
Agency file
The Secretary of State's Office administers elections and maintains official state records and registrations.
In 2026, this agency had 88 employees with median total compensation of $86,102; the highest distinct record was $149,594.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 88 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,102) — 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 $130,458 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,544. 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
Deputy Secretary of State/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, Sarah Hibbert serves as a Deputy Secretary of State. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,594.
Director Campaign Finance&Elections/Secretary of State's Office
Sean Sheehan holds the role of Director Campaign Finance&Elections at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,510.
Secretary of State/Secretary of State's Office
Sarah Copeland-Hanzas is a Secretary of State at Secretary of State's Office. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $148,616.
General Counsel I/Secretary of State's Office
Emily Carr holds the role of General Counsel I at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,390.
Director, Office Profess Reg/Secretary of State's Office
Jennifer Colin holds the role of Director, Office Profess Reg at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,086.
Business Services Division Director/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, David Hall serves as a Business Services Division Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,176.
State Archivist/Secretary of State's Office
Tanya Marshall is a State Archivist at Secretary of State's Office. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $137,176.
Staff Attorney IV/Secretary of State's Office
Ultan Doyle works as a Staff Attorney IV for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. Ultan earned $134,618 in 2026.
Administrative Services Director IV/Secretary of State's Office
Stacey Drinkwine works as a Administrative Services Director IV for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Stacey earned $133,286 in 2026.
Staff Attorney IV/Secretary of State's Office
Emily Tredeau works as a Staff Attorney IV for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. Emily earned $130,458 in 2026.
Deputy Director, Operator/Secretary of State's Office
Tara Grenier works as a Deputy Director, Operator for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Tara earned $119,954 in 2026.
Records/Info Management Sp V/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, James Lipinski serves as a Records/Info Management Sp V. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,954.
Staff Attorney IV/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, George Hasselback serves as a Staff Attorney IV. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,853.
Information Technology Manager II/Secretary of State's Office
Jon Welch holds the role of Information Technology Manager II at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,501.
Assistant Director Campaign Financ Elect/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, Tammy Sink serves as a Assistant Director Campaign Financ Elect. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,710.
Chief Investigator, Operator/Secretary of State's Office
Michael Warren works as a Chief Investigator, Operator for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Michael earned $114,816 in 2026.
Nursing Board Executive Office/Secretary of State's Office
Shiela Boni holds the role of Nursing Board Executive Office at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,026.
Pharmacy Board Executive Offic/Secretary of State's Office
Carrie Phillips works as a Pharmacy Board Executive Offic for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Carrie earned $114,026 in 2026.
Administrative Services Director I/Secretary of State's Office
Rachel Onuf works as a Administrative Services Director I for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Rachel earned $108,430 in 2026.
Administrative Services Director I/Secretary of State's Office
Brittany Dukette works as a Administrative Services Director I for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Brittany earned $105,331 in 2026.
Deputy Chief Investigator/Secretary of State's Office
Kristine Bowdish works as a Deputy Chief Investigator for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Kristine earned $101,774 in 2026.
Elections Administrator II/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, Lori Bjornlund serves as a Elections Administrator II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,150.
Principal Assistant/Secretary of State's Office
Bryan Mills holds the role of Principal Assistant at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,547.
Financial Director I/Secretary of State's Office
Michelle Eno is a Financial Director I at Secretary of State's Office. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $99,008.
Operator Criminal Investigator/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, Shawn Mcgarvin serves as a Operator Criminal Investigator. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,363.
Policy and Research Manager/Secretary of State's Office
Dylan Bruce is a Policy and Research Manager at Secretary of State's Office. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $96,138.
Mental Health Board Executive Offic/Secretary of State's Office
Angela Fagginger-Auer works as a Mental Health Board Executive Offic for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Angela earned $96,138 in 2026.
Staff Attorney III/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, Jenny Prosser serves as a Staff Attorney III. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,971.
Sos Licensing Chief/Secretary of State's Office
Aprille Morrison is a Sos Licensing Chief at Secretary of State's Office. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $95,846.
Business Services Manager/Secretary of State's Office
Michelle Atwood-Bean holds the role of Business Services Manager at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,722.
Staff Attorney III/Secretary of State's Office
Zoe Newman holds the role of Staff Attorney III at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,952.
Operator Chief Inspector/Secretary of State's Office
At Secretary of State's Office, Derek Everett serves as a Operator Chief Inspector. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,122.
Elections Administrator III/Secretary of State's Office
Gordon Merrick works as a Elections Administrator III for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Gordon earned $93,122 in 2026.
IT Manager I/Secretary of State's Office
Mia Kro works as a IT Manager I for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Mia earned $92,706 in 2026.
Staff Attorney III/Secretary of State's Office
Noura Eltabbakh works as a Staff Attorney III for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. Noura earned $91,790 in 2026.
Operator Civil Investigator/Secretary of State's Office
Dennis Menard works as a Operator Civil Investigator for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Dennis earned $90,376 in 2026.
Operator Criminal Investigator/Secretary of State's Office
Paul Petralia Iii works as a Operator Criminal Investigator for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Paul earned $90,376 in 2026.
Business Project Manager/Secretary of State's Office
Danielle Rubalcaba works as a Business Project Manager for Secretary of State's Office. Their status is classified. Danielle earned $90,376 in 2026.
Sos Licensing Administrator/Secretary of State's Office
Diane Lafaille is a Sos Licensing Administrator at Secretary of State's Office. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $89,586.
Staff Attorney III/Secretary of State's Office
Rachel Heath holds the role of Staff Attorney III at Secretary of State's Office. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,754.