States and counties
| Agency | Year | FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Median experience | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Circuit Court | 2026 | 268 | $59,091 | Not provided | $155,073 |
| Franklin County | 2026 | 349 | $61,526 | 6.0 | $164,661 |
| Jefferson County | 2026 | 650 | $56,376 | 7.0 | $164,716 |
| Madison County | 2026 | 855 | $63,899 | 8.0 | $212,432 |
| St. Charles County | 2026 | 1,157 | $71,056 | 5.0 | $240,603 |
| St. Clair County | 2026 | 759 | $54,665 | 6.0 | $216,279 |
| St. Louis County | 2026 | 3,998 | $66,311 | 7.0 | $368,637 |
| State of Illinois | 2026 | 72,948 | $87,524 | 8.0 | $559,962 |
| State of Missouri | 2026 | 40,252 | $51,306 | 8.0 | $529,489 |
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Top earners at each agency
| Name | Agency | Position | Gross pay | Years at agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodomka, Amanda M. | 22nd Circuit Court | Court Administrator | $155,073 | Not provided |
| Becker, Matthew Charles | Franklin County | Elected Official - Prosecuting Attorney | $164,661 | 7 |
| Marshak, David L. | Jefferson County | Sheriff S | $164,716 | 32 |
| Haine, Thomas Aloysius | Madison County | State's Attorney | $212,432 | 5 |
| Joann, Leykam | St. Charles County | Director-Administration | $240,603 | 31 |
| Dobler, Matthew | St. Clair County | Deputy-Sheriff | $216,279 | 24 |
| Norfleet, Gershom | St. Louis County | Chief Medical Examiner | $368,637 | 14 |
| Rupnik, Robert S. | State of Illinois | Executive Director | $559,962 | 23 |
| Augustine, Amalakumar | State of Missouri | Not provided | $529,489 | 9 |