States and counties
| Agency | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Circuit Court | 2025 | 192 | $54,192 | Not provided | $151,502 |
| Franklin County | 2025 | 340 | $56,394 | 6.0 | $159,531 |
| Jefferson County | 2025 | 590 | $53,936 | 6.0 | $159,647 |
| Madison County | 2025 | 781 | $62,849 | 8.0 | $201,668 |
| St. Charles County | 2025 | 1,099 | $66,585 | 6.0 | $233,839 |
| St. Clair County | 2025 | 746 | $52,040 | 6.0 | $199,242 |
| St. Louis County | 2025 | 3,908 | $62,618 | 6.0 | $358,941 |
| State of Illinois | 2025 | 69,733 | $85,293 | 8.0 | $516,908 |
| State of Missouri | 2025 | 37,667 | $49,077 | 8.0 | $608,329 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodomka, Amanda | 22nd Circuit Court | Court Administrator | $151,502 | Not provided |
| Becker, Matthew Charles | Franklin County | Elected Official - Prosecuting Attorney | $159,531 | 6 |
| Stefanski, Trisha C. | Jefferson County | Prosecuting Attorney | $159,647 | 18 |
| Haine, Thomas Aloysius | Madison County | State's Attorney | $201,668 | 4 |
| Leykam, Joann | St. Charles County | Director-Administration | $233,839 | 30 |
| Gomric, James | St. Clair County | State's Attorney | $199,242 | 29 |
| Norfleet, Gershom | St. Louis County | Physician Sub-Specialty | $358,941 | 13 |
| Rupnik, Robert | State of Illinois | Executive Director | $516,908 | 22 |
| Augustine, Amalakumar | State of Missouri | $608,329 | 7 |