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
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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.