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How many people each state agency pays, and what it pays them, year by year. Pick an agency to see its jobs by title. Only totals and averages for groups of at least 5 people are shown, never one person’s pay.1
Agency
Health and Human Services
5,486 people in FY26, paid $312.9M in all, an average of $57,035.
People
10,331
5,486
| Fiscal year | People |
|---|---|
| FY26 | 5,486 |
| FY25 | 9,570 |
| FY24 | 10,331 |
| FY23 | 4,787 |
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| Fiscal year | People |
|---|---|
| FY26 | 5,486 |
| FY25 | 9,570 |
| FY24 | 10,331 |
| FY23 | 4,787 |
Total pay
$314.3M
$312.9M
| Fiscal year | Total pay |
|---|---|
| FY26 | $312.9M |
| FY25 | $306.4M |
| FY24 | $314.3M |
| FY23 | $270.9M |
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| Fiscal year | Total pay |
|---|---|
| FY26 | $312.9M |
| FY25 | $306.4M |
| FY24 | $314.3M |
| FY23 | $270.9M |
Jobs by title, FY26
Titles held by fewer than 5 people here are combined into “Other titles”2.
| Title | People | Average pay | Average base salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Maintenance Worker 2 | 619 | $54,613 | $62,569 |
| Social Worker 3 | 602 | $47,484 | $66,201 |
| Social Worker 2 | 494 | $38,002 | $61,982 |
| Resident Treatment Worker | 442 | $47,579 | $49,960 |
| Child Support Recovery Officer | 258 | $56,540 | $62,950 |
| Other titles | 221 | $75,624 | $92,508 |
| Temporary Worker | 215 | $14,428 | $76,609 |
| Psychiatric Security Specialist | 147 | $51,560 | $55,531 |
| Executive Officer 2 | 124 | $87,300 | $101,465 |
| Administrative Support Assistant 3 | 122 | $40,902 | $50,660 |
| Social Work Supervisor | 120 | $73,303 | $86,974 |
| Youth Services Worker | 107 | $36,491 | $48,133 |
| Administrative Support Assistant 2 | 103 | $37,451 | $45,084 |
| Administrative Support Assistant 1 | 99 | $29,700 | $41,262 |
| Community Health Consultant | 91 | $76,660 | $85,246 |
| Program Planner 3 | 91 | $74,073 | $88,064 |
| Administrative Assistant 1 | 78 | $47,799 | $57,186 |
| Registered Nurse | 75 | $98,128 | $97,200 |
| Public Service Manager 1 | 72 | $100,311 | $116,093 |
| Program Planner 2 | 64 | $64,138 | $76,783 |
| Management Analyst 3 | 54 | $77,767 | $90,185 |
| Public Service Manager 2 | 54 | $99,807 | $130,255 |
| Income Maintenance Supervisor | 50 | $75,705 | $85,292 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | 48 | $59,870 | $67,325 |
| Social Worker 6 | 47 | $73,267 | $89,148 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | $71,244 | $77,363 |
| Resident Treatment Technician | 36 | $54,123 | $56,302 |
| Social Worker 4 | 35 | $77,582 | $80,462 |
| Child Support Recovery Supervisor | 33 | $88,130 | $93,035 |
| Epidemiologist | 32 | $91,094 | $95,429 |
| Executive Officer 3 | 31 | $96,575 | $116,872 |
| Accounting Clerk 2 | 30 | $33,638 | $49,698 |
| Food Service Worker | 30 | $24,769 | $35,853 |
| Income Maintenance Worker 6 | 29 | $76,220 | $89,049 |
| Nurse Clinician | 28 | $97,878 | $102,981 |
| Maintenance Repairer | 27 | $50,359 | $56,742 |
| Public Service Executive | 27 | $130,472 | $148,979 |
| Resident Treatment Supervisor | 27 | $55,904 | $66,065 |
| Compliance Officer 2 | 26 | $87,326 | $103,755 |
| Executive Officer 1 | 26 | $81,262 | $85,847 |
| Income Maintenance Worker 3 | 26 | $66,660 | $73,018 |
| Cook 1 | 21 | $32,755 | $40,575 |
| Treatment Program Supervisor | 21 | $52,235 | $76,012 |
| Educator | 20 | $66,754 | $76,340 |
| Income Maintenance Worker 5 | 20 | $64,369 | $80,291 |
| Activities Specialist 1 | 18 | $64,919 | $67,760 |
| Public Service Supervisor | 18 | $79,321 | $82,335 |
| Social Work Administrator | 18 | $97,481 | $106,201 |
| Behavioral Health Professional 1 | 17 | $59,923 | $88,259 |
| Social Work Associate | 17 | $40,317 | $52,442 |
| Disease Intervention Specialist | 16 | $70,303 | $74,182 |
| Human Services Quality Assurance Coordinator | 16 | $73,846 | $89,499 |
| Nurse Supervisor | 16 | $108,577 | $111,026 |
| Behavioral Health Professional 2 | 15 | $73,081 | $101,431 |
| Custodial Worker | 14 | $31,615 | $40,443 |
| Income Maintenance Worker 4 | 14 | $78,501 | $80,941 |
| Driver | 13 | $19,886 | $40,983 |
| Human Resources Associate | 13 | $69,478 | $71,103 |
| Power Plant Engineer 3 | 13 | $44,338 | $59,654 |
| Training Specialist 1 | 13 | $72,953 | $78,011 |
| Youth Services Technician | 13 | $43,428 | $52,628 |
| Accountant 3 | 12 | $72,436 | $85,242 |
| Behavioral Health Assistant | 12 | $61,550 | $62,341 |
| Budget Analyst 3 | 11 | $80,557 | $90,775 |
| Procurement Specialist 4 | 11 | $11,757 | $91,265 |
| Youth Counselor | 11 | $49,449 | $58,196 |
| Accounting Technician 3 | 10 | $59,566 | $62,752 |
| Economic Development Specialist 2 | 10 | $43,704 | $90,131 |
| Treatment Program Manager | 10 | $69,746 | $83,135 |
| Accounting Technician 2 | 9 | $45,174 | $52,954 |
| Laundry Worker 1 | 9 | $30,190 | $43,602 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | 9 | $75,451 | $76,257 |
| Management Analyst 2 | 9 | $74,154 | $79,689 |
| Physician | 9 | $292,262 | $310,547 |
| Attorney 3 | 8 | $105,305 | $139,517 |
| Information Specialist 3 | 8 | $78,002 | $80,759 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 8 | $144,527 | $128,796 |
| Pharmacy Technician | 8 | $30,281 | – |
| Budget Analyst 2 | 7 | $46,029 | $84,046 |
| Cook 2 | 7 | $41,430 | $48,103 |
| Physician Assistant | 7 | $149,727 | $126,158 |
| Procurement Specialist 3 | 7 | $57,249 | $82,742 |
| Electrician | 6 | $66,671 | $76,677 |
| Epidemiologist Senior | 6 | $117,691 | $123,070 |
| Forensic Autopsy Technician | 6 | $40,809 | $55,661 |
| Health and Human Services Deputy Administrator | 6 | $159,276 | $167,131 |
| Health Physicist 2 | 6 | $84,105 | $91,114 |
| Human Resources Professional 1 | 6 | $71,834 | $79,797 |
| Hvac Technician | 6 | $60,460 | $69,131 |
| Procurement Specialist 2 | 6 | $61,367 | $70,755 |
| Administrative Intern | 5 | $1,971 | – |
| Certified Vocational Instructor | 5 | $61,237 | $59,184 |
| Education Aide | 5 | $38,007 | – |
| Forensic Morgue Attendant | 5 | $18,249 | $39,166 |
| Physician Supervisor | 5 | $313,857 | $328,594 |
| Storekeeper 3 | 5 | $55,056 | $56,351 |
| Treatment Services Director | 5 | $72,969 | – |
| Youth Counselor Supervisor | 5 | $77,416 | – |
68,019
people paid in FY26$4.69B
total pay in FY26, $3.29B in FY1665%
of it paid by the three state universities and their hospitalsState payroll over time
Total pay for everyone in the salary book, each fiscal year, not adjusted for inflation.
| Fiscal year | People | Total pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 68,019 | $4.69B |
| FY25 | 70,390 | $4.49B |
| FY24 | 69,436 | $4.19B |
| FY23 | 61,110 | $3.97B |
| FY22 | 65,312 | $3.85B |
| FY21 | 63,829 | $3.69B |
| FY20 | 63,896 | $3.61B |
| FY19 | 60,445 | $3.48B |
| FY18 | 59,867 | $3.44B |
| FY17 | 59,400 | $3.41B |
| FY16 | 58,988 | $3.29B |
| FY15 | 60,138 | $3.21B |
| FY14 | 59,859 | $3.14B |
| FY13 | 59,488 | $3.08B |
| FY12 | 59,929 | $3.02B |
| FY11 | 60,125 | $2.88B |
| FY10 | 59,113 | $2.86B |
| FY09 | 60,328 | $2.92B |
| FY08 | 60,262 | $2.75B |
| FY07 | 67,695 | $2.65B |
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | People | Total pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 | 68,019 | $4.69B |
| FY25 | 70,390 | $4.49B |
| FY24 | 69,436 | $4.19B |
| FY23 | 61,110 | $3.97B |
| FY22 | 65,312 | $3.85B |
| FY21 | 63,829 | $3.69B |
| FY20 | 63,896 | $3.61B |
| FY19 | 60,445 | $3.48B |
| FY18 | 59,867 | $3.44B |
| FY17 | 59,400 | $3.41B |
| FY16 | 58,988 | $3.29B |
| FY15 | 60,138 | $3.21B |
| FY14 | 59,859 | $3.14B |
| FY13 | 59,488 | $3.08B |
| FY12 | 59,929 | $3.02B |
| FY11 | 60,125 | $2.88B |
| FY10 | 59,113 | $2.86B |
| FY09 | 60,328 | $2.92B |
| FY08 | 60,262 | $2.75B |
| FY07 | 67,695 | $2.65B |
By agency, FY26
Average pay is total pay divided by people, so part-time and part-year workers pull it down.
| Agency | People | Total pay | Average pay | People, FY16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | 30,549 | $2.34B | $76,492 | 23,080 |
| Iowa State University | 7,274 | $587.6M | $80,779 | 9,830 |
| Health and Human Services | 5,486 | $312.9M | $57,035 | – |
| Corrections | 4,514 | $269.4M | $59,673 | 2,962 |
| Judicial Branch | 3,343 | $140.3M | $41,974 | 1,970 |
| Transportation | 3,114 | $194.3M | $62,408 | 3,237 |
| University of Northern Iowa | 2,135 | $126.3M | $59,175 | 2,443 |
| Workforce Development | 1,595 | $73.7M | $46,187 | 730 |
| Natural Resources | 1,429 | $69.7M | $48,741 | – |
| Public Safety | 1,168 | $90.5M | $77,521 | 901 |
| Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing | 1,038 | $75.7M | $72,953 | – |
| Veterans Home | 962 | $39.8M | $41,384 | 1,072 |
| Education | 758 | $51.8M | $68,293 | 840 |
| Revenue | 639 | $39.4M | $61,589 | 340 |
| Legislature | 611 | $26.5M | $43,399 | 586 |
| Management | 569 | $55.1M | $96,864 | 22 |
| Agriculture and Land Stewardship | 498 | $26.3M | $52,796 | 369 |
| Administrative Services | 394 | $24.7M | $62,804 | 253 |
| Insurance and Financial Services | 380 | $31.3M | $82,329 | – |
| Attorney General | 295 | $28.7M | $97,248 | 267 |
| Public Defense | 273 | $16.4M | $60,150 | 285 |
| IPERS | 157 | $9.9M | $63,053 | 84 |
| Auditor of State | 141 | $9.0M | $64,023 | 128 |
| Finance Authority | 115 | $8.5M | $73,679 | 107 |
| Department for the Blind | 112 | $4.6M | $40,788 | 91 |
| Economic Development | 112 | $9.8M | $87,917 | 128 |
| Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 88 | $7.4M | $84,050 | 95 |
| Iowa Communications Network | 69 | $6.6M | $95,094 | 93 |
| Secretary of State | 51 | $2.9M | $56,713 | 46 |
| Treasurer of State | 38 | $2.2M | $58,312 | 29 |
| Law Enforcement Academy | 35 | $2.6M | $74,132 | 28 |
| Governor’s Office | 30 | $2.8M | $93,672 | 32 |
| Veterans Affairs | 17 | $784K | $46,126 | 20 |
| Board of Parole | 13 | $948K | $72,950 | 16 |
| Ethics and Campaign Disclosure | 11 | $585K | $53,167 | 6 |
| Public Information Board | 6 | $233K | $38,771 | 3 |
See also what each agency does, what agencies paid out and the state budget.