States and counties
| Agency ↑ | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Circuit Court | 2023 | 265 | $56,888 | Not provided | $149,240 |
| Franklin County | 2023 | 288 | $52,300 | 7.0 | $148,312 |
| Jefferson County | 2023 | 553 | $52,055 | 7.0 | $148,350 |
| Madison County | 2023 | 740 | $62,192 | 9.0 | $185,889 |
| St. Charles County | 2023 | 895 | $60,748 | 8.0 | $213,595 |
| St. Clair County | 2023 | 721 | $48,579 | 7.0 | $183,542 |
| St. Louis County | 2023 | 3,906 | $57,437 | 7.0 | $466,701 |
| State of Illinois | 2023 | 65,060 | $75,700 | Not provided | $450,000 |
| State of Missouri | 2023 | 35,752 | $43,290 | 10.0 | $448,653 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency ↑ | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graves, Nathan | 22nd Circuit Court | Court Administrator | $149,240 | Not provided |
| Becker, Matthew Charles | Franklin County | Elected Official - Prosecuting Attorney | $148,312 | 4 |
| Stefanski, Trisha C. | Jefferson County | Prosecuting Attorney | $148,350 | 16 |
| Haine, Thomas Aloysius | Madison County | State's Attorney | $185,889 | 2 |
| Leykam, Joann | St. Charles County | Director-Administration | $213,595 | 28 |
| Gomric, James A. | St. Clair County | State's Attorney | $183,542 | 27 |
| Case, Mary E | St. Louis County | Physician Sub-Specialty | $466,701 | Not provided |
| Rupnik, Robert S. | State of Illinois | Chief Investment Officer | $450,000 | Not provided |
| Lele, Manisha | State of Missouri | $448,653 | 31 |