States and counties
| Agency ↑ | Year | FT employees | Median salary | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Circuit Court | 2021 | 270 | $48,308.00 | Not provided | $140,660.00 |
| Franklin County | 2021 | 331 | $50,460.80 | 8.0 | $146,812.12 |
| Jefferson County | 2021 | 621 | $46,425.60 | 7.0 | $146,811.96 |
| Madison County | 2021 | 816 | $58,240.00 | 10.0 | $178,963.20 |
| St. Charles County | 2021 | 1,043 | $52,965.40 | 8.0 | $199,435.59 |
| St. Clair County | 2021 | 884 | $47,326.99 | 9.0 | $178,960.08 |
| St. Louis County | 2021 | 3,896 | $52,744.64 | 8.0 | $253,011.20 |
| State of Illinois | 2020 | 65,146 | $71,700.00 | Not provided | $400,000.00 |
| State of Missouri | 2021 | 36,160 | $40,500.66 | 10.0 | $396,655.56 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency ↑ | Position | Salary | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graves, Nathan | 22nd Circuit Court | Court Administrator | $140,660.00 | Not provided |
| Becker, Matthew | Franklin County | Elected Official - Prosecuting Attorney | $146,812.12 | 3 |
| Stefanski, Trisha C | Jefferson County | Attorney II | $146,811.96 | 15 |
| Haine, Thomas Aloysius | Madison County | State's Attorney | $178,963.20 | 1 |
| Leykam, Joann | St. Charles County | Dir-Administration | $199,435.59 | 27 |
| Gomric, James A. | St. Clair County | State's Attorney | $178,960.08 | 26 |
| Case, Mary E | St. Louis County | Physician Sub-Specialty | $253,011.20 | 47 |
| Rupnik, Robert S | State of Illinois | Chief Investment Officer | $400,000.00 | Not provided |
| Lele, Manisha | State of Missouri | not provided | $396,655.56 | 30 |