States and counties
| Agency | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Circuit Court | 2024 | 246 | $59,865 | Not provided | $156,078 |
| Franklin County | 2024 | 327 | $52,629 | 6.0 | $152,887 |
| Jefferson County | 2024 | 573 | $50,882 | 6.0 | $152,987 |
| Madison County | 2024 | 854 | $59,669 | 7.0 | $192,761 |
| St. Charles County | 2024 | 1,058 | $65,501 | 6.0 | $229,347 |
| St. Clair County | 2024 | 751 | $49,833 | 5.0 | $190,431 |
| St. Louis County | 2024 | 3,748 | $60,780 | 6.0 | $335,758 |
| State of Illinois | 2024 | 66,308 | $79,700 | Not provided | $521,100 |
| State of Missouri | 2024 | 38,137 | $47,490 | 8.0 | $487,538 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graves, Nathan | 22nd Circuit Court | Court Administrator | $156,078 | Not provided |
| Becker, Matthew Charles | Franklin County | Elected Official - Prosecuting Attorney | $152,887 | 4 |
| Stefanski, Trisha C. | Jefferson County | Prosecuting Attorney | $152,987 | 16 |
| Haine, Thomas Aloysius | Madison County | State's Attorney | $192,761 | 2 |
| Leykam, Joann | St. Charles County | Director-Administration | $229,347 | 28 |
| Gomric, James A. | St. Clair County | State's Attorney | $190,431 | 27 |
| Norfleet, Gershom | St. Louis County | Physician Sub-Specialty | $335,758 | 11 |
| Moren, Amanda E. | State of Illinois | Child Protection Spec | $521,100 | Not provided |
| Lele, Manisha | State of Missouri | $487,538 | 31 |