States and counties
| Agency ↑ | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Circuit Court | 2022 | 250 | $53,642 | Not provided | $144,898 |
| Franklin County | 2022 | 302 | $39,239 | Not provided | $146,073 |
| Jefferson County | 2022 | 626 | $47,284 | 7.0 | $146,039 |
| Madison County | 2022 | 870 | $59,015 | 11.0 | $181,025 |
| St. Charles County | 2022 | 968 | $51,696 | 8.0 | $199,436 |
| St. Clair County | 2022 | 752 | $46,440 | 9.0 | $178,742 |
| St. Louis County | 2022 | 3,616 | $56,445 | 7.0 | $279,247 |
| State of Illinois | 2022 | 65,025 | $72,000 | Not provided | $409,200 |
| State of Missouri | 2022 | 37,590 | $40,913 | 10.0 | $492,772 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency ↑ | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graves, Nathan | 22nd Circuit Court | Court Administrator | $144,898 | Not provided |
| Becker, Matthew | Franklin County | Elected Official - Prosecuting Attorney | $146,073 | Not provided |
| Stefanski, Trisha C | Jefferson County | Attorney II | $146,039 | 15 |
| Haine, Thomas | Madison County | State's Attorney | $181,025 | 1 |
| Leykam, Joann | St. Charles County | Director-Administration | $199,436 | 27 |
| Gomric, James A. | St. Clair County | State's Attorney | $178,742 | 26 |
| Case, Mary E | St. Louis County | Physician Sub-Specialty | $279,247 | 47 |
| Rupnik, Robert S | State of Illinois | Chief Investment Officer | $409,200 | Not provided |
| Augustine, Amalakumar | State of Missouri | not provided | $492,772 | 5 |