Vermont / Secretary of the Senate
Agency file
The Secretary of the Senate is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.
In 2026, this agency had 5 employees with median total compensation of $79,290; the highest distinct record was $160,347.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 5 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,290) — 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 $160,347 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $32. 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
Secretary of Senate/Secretary of the Senate
John Bloomer Jr. is a Secretary of Senate at Secretary of the Senate. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $160,347.
Assistant Secretary of Senate/Secretary of the Senate
Melissa Gradel holds the role of Assistant Secretary of Senate at Secretary of the Senate. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,450.
Journal Secretary - Senate/Secretary of the Senate
At Secretary of the Senate, Erin Viera serves as a Journal Secretary - Senate. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,290.
Calendar Secretary - Senate/Secretary of the Senate
Andrea Hussey is a Calendar Secretary - Senate at Secretary of the Senate. They work temporary. 2026 total compensation came to $41.
Secretary/Secretary of the Senate
Penny Carpenter works as a Secretary for Secretary of the Senate. Their status is temporary. Penny earned $32 in 2026.