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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
Iowa State University
12,554 people in FY22, paid $565.7M in all, an average of $45,065.
People
15,875
7,274
| Fiscal year | People |
|---|---|
| FY26 | 7,274 |
| FY25 | 7,315 |
| FY24 | 8,469 |
| FY23 | 7,327 |
| FY22 | 12,554 |
| FY21 | 12,628 |
| FY20 | 13,158 |
| FY19 | 10,014 |
| FY18 | 9,983 |
| FY17 | 10,026 |
| FY16 | 9,830 |
| FY15 | 9,556 |
| FY14 | 9,425 |
| FY13 | 9,362 |
| FY12 | 9,970 |
| FY11 | 9,885 |
| FY10 | 9,578 |
| FY09 | 9,665 |
| FY08 | 9,594 |
| FY07 | 15,875 |
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | People |
|---|---|
| FY26 | 7,274 |
| FY25 | 7,315 |
| FY24 | 8,469 |
| FY23 | 7,327 |
| FY22 | 12,554 |
| FY21 | 12,628 |
| FY20 | 13,158 |
| FY19 | 10,014 |
| FY18 | 9,983 |
| FY17 | 10,026 |
| FY16 | 9,830 |
| FY15 | 9,556 |
| FY14 | 9,425 |
| FY13 | 9,362 |
| FY12 | 9,970 |
| FY11 | 9,885 |
| FY10 | 9,578 |
| FY09 | 9,665 |
| FY08 | 9,594 |
| FY07 | 15,875 |
Total pay
$594.1M
$587.6M
| Fiscal year | Total pay |
|---|---|
| FY26 | $587.6M |
| FY25 | $579.3M |
| FY24 | $594.1M |
| FY23 | $534.7M |
| FY22 | $565.7M |
| FY21 | $552.0M |
| FY20 | $552.3M |
| FY19 | $512.1M |
| FY18 | $501.9M |
| FY17 | $498.5M |
| FY16 | $477.7M |
| FY15 | $460.3M |
| FY14 | $440.0M |
| FY13 | $427.0M |
| FY12 | $408.3M |
| FY11 | $396.4M |
| FY10 | $394.0M |
| FY09 | $402.0M |
| FY08 | $378.3M |
| FY07 | $416.7M |
Show the numbers
| Fiscal year | Total pay |
|---|---|
| FY26 | $587.6M |
| FY25 | $579.3M |
| FY24 | $594.1M |
| FY23 | $534.7M |
| FY22 | $565.7M |
| FY21 | $552.0M |
| FY20 | $552.3M |
| FY19 | $512.1M |
| FY18 | $501.9M |
| FY17 | $498.5M |
| FY16 | $477.7M |
| FY15 | $460.3M |
| FY14 | $440.0M |
| FY13 | $427.0M |
| FY12 | $408.3M |
| FY11 | $396.4M |
| FY10 | $394.0M |
| FY09 | $402.0M |
| FY08 | $378.3M |
| FY07 | $416.7M |
Jobs by title, FY22
Titles held by fewer than 5 people here are combined into “Other titles”2.
| Title | People | Average pay | Average base salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Worker | 3,241 | $4,216 | $25,989 |
| Graduate Assistant | 2,123 | $23,062 | $35,174 |
| Other titles | 1,013 | $79,518 | $82,341 |
| Associate Professor | 404 | $119,132 | $109,226 |
| Professor | 342 | $149,671 | $133,665 |
| Assistant Professor | 242 | $107,592 | $103,195 |
| Postdoc Research Associate | 237 | $42,442 | $53,755 |
| Custodian I | 208 | $28,469 | $34,583 |
| P&s Temporary | 158 | $11,812 | $44,094 |
| Associate Teaching Professor | 131 | $66,790 | $62,211 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | 120 | $58,268 | $55,304 |
| Program Specialist II | 110 | $52,184 | $57,128 |
| Research Scientist III | 92 | $67,371 | $72,393 |
| Research Scientist II | 85 | $50,175 | $54,779 |
| Lecturer | 76 | $33,074 | $31,997 |
| Academic Advisor II | 71 | $44,131 | $48,424 |
| Americorps | 70 | $5,798 | – |
| Program Specialist III | 70 | $66,324 | $71,536 |
| Clerk III | 61 | $39,479 | $42,824 |
| Education Extension Specialist II | 59 | $48,624 | $55,883 |
| Athl - Event Staff | 57 | $2,103 | $19,240 |
| Teaching Professor | 57 | $90,329 | $79,327 |
| Veterinary Technician | 57 | $36,577 | $43,634 |
| Secretary II | 55 | $41,070 | $43,342 |
| Systems Analyst II | 55 | $67,394 | $74,490 |
| Helper | 54 | $6,426 | $29,437 |
| Cook I | 52 | $27,583 | $34,706 |
| Administrative Assistant II | 49 | $42,284 | $46,113 |
| Department Chair | 49 | $217,450 | $180,461 |
| Distinguished Professor | 46 | $221,009 | $188,414 |
| Program Specialist I | 46 | $37,965 | $46,381 |
| Student Services Specialist II | 44 | $41,863 | $49,286 |
| Research Scientist I | 43 | $39,630 | $46,854 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 41 | $110,504 | $120,368 |
| Grants Specialist II | 41 | $59,525 | $62,282 |
| Communications Specialist II | 40 | $48,564 | $52,352 |
| Systems Analyst III | 40 | $86,337 | $90,814 |
| Diagnostic Associate II | 38 | $50,185 | $54,832 |
| Education Extension Specialist III | 35 | $64,296 | $67,185 |
| Clerk IV | 32 | $51,336 | $50,455 |
| Accountant I | 31 | $49,728 | $54,437 |
| Accountant II | 31 | $53,106 | $58,202 |
| Diagnostic Associate I | 31 | $31,919 | $45,940 |
| Student Services Specialist III | 31 | $60,742 | $63,995 |
| Agricultural Specialist II | 30 | $43,161 | $49,298 |
| Facilities Mechanic III | 30 | $48,038 | $54,426 |
| Software Developer II | 29 | $72,963 | $76,355 |
| Information Technology Support III | 28 | $65,797 | $68,592 |
| Resident | 27 | $34,772 | $36,573 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor | 26 | $81,006 | $76,445 |
| Assistant Director County Services | 26 | $82,188 | $87,027 |
| Communications Specialist III | 26 | $64,628 | $70,989 |
| University Professor | 26 | $167,317 | $145,299 |
| Business Administrator II | 25 | $60,617 | $63,295 |
| Education Extension Specialist I | 25 | $43,424 | $47,001 |
| Industry Extension Specialist III | 25 | $79,600 | $81,818 |
| Intern | 25 | $14,725 | $30,124 |
| Software Developer III | 25 | $85,798 | $88,074 |
| Animal Caretaker I | 24 | $23,089 | $34,804 |
| Clerical Helper | 24 | $7,135 | $25,223 |
| Custodian II | 24 | $40,504 | $40,804 |
| ISU Plan | 24 | $82,091 | $117,255 |
| Manager Programs | 24 | $74,985 | $80,870 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist III | 23 | $75,553 | $79,541 |
| Research Administrator II | 23 | $55,264 | $64,168 |
| Human Resources Generalist II | 22 | $42,992 | $56,885 |
| Research Scientist IV | 22 | $98,035 | $100,498 |
| Administrative Assistant III | 21 | $56,244 | $57,008 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist II | 21 | $83,845 | $90,946 |
| Associate Dean | 21 | $199,578 | $169,521 |
| Laboratory Technician II | 21 | $29,783 | $37,957 |
| Professor of Practice | 21 | $59,484 | $58,206 |
| Animal Caretaker II | 20 | $42,370 | $43,287 |
| Program Specialist IV | 20 | $96,868 | $104,832 |
| Accountant III | 19 | $64,308 | $68,042 |
| Administrative Assistant I | 19 | $26,672 | $34,530 |
| Agricultural Specialist III | 19 | $57,522 | $61,995 |
| Area Mechanic | 19 | $47,463 | $53,268 |
| Assistant Director Student Services | 19 | $70,095 | $71,394 |
| Groundskeeper I | 19 | $35,232 | $38,064 |
| Industry Extension Specialist IV | 19 | $82,208 | $91,244 |
| Library Assistant III | 19 | $48,960 | $51,317 |
| Morrill Professor | 19 | $141,157 | $131,625 |
| Storekeeper II | 19 | $36,660 | $39,130 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist II | 19 | $53,940 | $57,963 |
| Academic Advisor III | 18 | $59,709 | $60,266 |
| Assistant Coach | 18 | $117,666 | $127,869 |
| Data Analyst II | 18 | $51,818 | $63,488 |
| Information Technology Support II | 18 | $51,907 | $57,294 |
| Manager Food Services I | 18 | $42,055 | $47,343 |
| Manager Information Technology Systems | 18 | $92,168 | $98,495 |
| Secretary III | 18 | $52,402 | $51,464 |
| Assistant Professor of Practice | 17 | $45,182 | $45,570 |
| Business Administrator I | 17 | $49,992 | $54,026 |
| Program Assistant II | 17 | $28,472 | $36,297 |
| Research Technician II | 17 | $31,982 | $36,041 |
| Student Recruiter II | 17 | $42,298 | $51,085 |
| Student Services Specialist I | 17 | $35,469 | $44,181 |
| Business Administrator III | 16 | $73,896 | $77,187 |
| Business Systems Analyst II | 16 | $60,739 | $67,211 |
| Contract Associate | 16 | $67,190 | $113,602 |
| Graduate Student Services Specialist II | 16 | $47,660 | $54,328 |
| Manager Accounting | 16 | $75,354 | $77,806 |
| Police Officer III | 16 | $74,632 | $70,251 |
| Record Analyst II | 16 | $53,871 | $53,886 |
| Residence Hall Coordinator | 16 | $30,906 | $45,777 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist II | 15 | $49,192 | $57,634 |
| Industry Extension Specialist II | 15 | $60,462 | $66,687 |
| Manager Education Extension | 15 | $65,829 | $68,258 |
| Medical Assistant II | 15 | $38,939 | $41,045 |
| Software Developer I | 15 | $35,296 | $61,528 |
| Diagnostic Associate III | 14 | $61,320 | $67,074 |
| Instructional Designer II | 14 | $53,485 | $56,316 |
| Systems Analyst I | 14 | $45,459 | $57,912 |
| Account Specialist | 13 | $54,776 | $56,980 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | 13 | $67,134 | $71,554 |
| Career Services Specialist II | 13 | $45,669 | $48,077 |
| Carpenter | 13 | $53,699 | $56,638 |
| Engineer III | 13 | $71,181 | $82,459 |
| Event Planner II | 13 | $49,535 | $54,935 |
| Manager Research | 13 | $90,466 | $103,325 |
| Research Administrator III | 13 | $71,100 | $77,742 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist III | 13 | $57,641 | $60,637 |
| Communications Specialist I | 12 | $36,178 | $44,389 |
| Engineer II | 12 | $64,688 | $78,524 |
| Executive Administrative Assistant | 12 | $59,699 | $61,711 |
| Groundskeeper II | 12 | $47,308 | $48,320 |
| Marketing Specialist II | 12 | $54,087 | $60,977 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator II | 12 | $38,185 | $39,922 |
| Student Services Coordinator II | 12 | $32,168 | $38,055 |
| Adjunct Associate Professor | 11 | $85,902 | $81,041 |
| Business Systems Analyst III | 11 | $88,503 | $92,284 |
| Director | 11 | $234,247 | $196,858 |
| Lead Public Health Veterinarian | 11 | $87,986 | $107,489 |
| Librarian II | 11 | $62,281 | $64,145 |
| Manager Human Resources Delivery | 11 | $69,467 | $79,656 |
| Senior Manager Budget and Finance | 11 | $102,182 | $106,026 |
| Senior Manager Programs | 11 | $94,458 | $97,508 |
| Supervisor - Plant Services - 116 | 11 | $77,934 | $70,070 |
| Systems Control Technician | 11 | $65,437 | $60,453 |
| Agricultural Specialist I | 10 | $34,793 | $40,916 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist III | 10 | $103,900 | $111,587 |
| Cook II | 10 | $35,616 | $38,524 |
| Environmental Systems Mechanic II | 10 | $65,316 | $62,390 |
| Graphic Designer II | 10 | $50,716 | $53,079 |
| Librarian I | 10 | $52,777 | $57,040 |
| Network Engineer II | 10 | $76,823 | $82,168 |
| Nurse | 10 | $58,934 | $64,552 |
| Registrar Specialist II | 10 | $53,465 | $60,343 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 10 | $77,715 | $83,064 |
| Research Technician III | 10 | $38,569 | $44,119 |
| Supervisor - Custodian Services | 10 | $38,556 | $42,361 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant II | 10 | $31,478 | $39,204 |
| Assistant Director Environmental Health and Safety | 9 | $91,450 | $96,070 |
| Baker I | 9 | $25,138 | $32,820 |
| Bookstore Specialist II | 9 | $42,931 | $46,630 |
| Clerk II | 9 | $32,314 | $37,364 |
| Dean | 9 | $345,457 | $279,947 |
| Facilities Project Manager III | 9 | $72,616 | $85,054 |
| Grants Specialist I | 9 | $44,244 | $56,279 |
| Manager Agriculture | 9 | $61,252 | $68,228 |
| Manager Communications | 9 | $74,623 | $80,097 |
| Manager Diagnostic Laboratory | 9 | $74,404 | $77,356 |
| Manager Facilities Maintenance | 9 | $62,776 | $71,638 |
| Manager Food Services II | 9 | $63,056 | $65,586 |
| Ames Laboratory Research Technologist III | 8 | $69,638 | $72,781 |
| Athletic Trainer II | 8 | $48,764 | $51,794 |
| Contract Associate Hourly | 8 | $25,199 | $66,783 |
| Extension Program Assistant II | 8 | $25,329 | $28,860 |
| Facilities Construction Manager III | 8 | $64,269 | $82,951 |
| Facilities Mechanic II | 8 | $34,765 | $40,552 |
| Industry Extension Specialist I | 8 | $53,852 | $56,071 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist II | 8 | $52,259 | $56,827 |
| Laboratory Technician III | 8 | $47,924 | $47,724 |
| Learning and Development Specialist II | 8 | $48,030 | $59,814 |
| Librarian III | 8 | $67,556 | $71,016 |
| Manager Engineering | 8 | $74,150 | $91,927 |
| Manager Software Development | 8 | $106,554 | $114,439 |
| Record Analyst I | 8 | $38,952 | $47,200 |
| Senior Manager Agriculture | 8 | $73,839 | $81,436 |
| Senior Manager Communications | 8 | $98,231 | $108,130 |
| Senior Manager Information Technology Systems | 8 | $118,432 | $124,457 |
| Technical Project Specialist I | 8 | $35,508 | $52,695 |
| Assistant Director Student Recruitment | 7 | $62,229 | $70,421 |
| Assistant Football Coach | 7 | $373,571 | $389,286 |
| Associate Professor of Practice | 7 | $44,427 | $48,054 |
| Building Services Specialist II | 7 | $30,565 | $60,778 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 7 | $122,679 | $127,707 |
| Clinical Professor | 7 | $101,841 | $113,241 |
| Clinical Therapist | 7 | $54,641 | $70,693 |
| Customer Relations Coordinator II | 7 | $31,661 | $35,215 |
| Customer Relations Coordinator III | 7 | $41,052 | $42,934 |
| Data Analyst III | 7 | $77,460 | $83,914 |
| Director Research Administration | 7 | $146,477 | $149,002 |
| Electrician I | 7 | $41,523 | $58,448 |
| Event Coordinator III | 7 | $51,824 | $54,044 |
| Graphic Designer I | 7 | $31,065 | $41,945 |
| Information Technology Support I | 7 | $24,374 | $49,195 |
| Research Administrator I | 7 | $33,831 | $51,843 |
| Research Technician, Senior | 7 | $68,367 | $69,668 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist I | 7 | $44,469 | $45,520 |
| Utility Plant Operator II | 7 | $60,282 | $61,110 |
| Veterinarian | 7 | $82,632 | $99,241 |
| Accounts Receivable Specialist II | 6 | $45,178 | $55,444 |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner | 6 | $98,735 | $96,868 |
| Agricultural Assistant III | 6 | $32,509 | $46,375 |
| Alumni Relations Specialist II | 6 | $48,229 | $55,421 |
| Assistant Director Academic Advising | 6 | $57,226 | $58,433 |
| Assistant Director Research Administration | 6 | $91,719 | $95,043 |
| Engineer IV | 6 | $91,572 | $95,599 |
| Equipment Operator | 6 | $46,853 | $48,034 |
| Event Coordinator II | 6 | $34,508 | $38,045 |
| Financial Aid Advisor III | 6 | $56,020 | $57,306 |
| Graduate Student Services Specialist I | 6 | $28,621 | $36,033 |
| Graphic Designer III | 6 | $60,967 | $64,072 |
| Head Coach | 6 | $159,748 | $159,650 |
| Industrial Hygienist II | 6 | $70,075 | $73,177 |
| Library Specialist | 6 | $45,009 | $47,687 |
| Marketing Specialist I | 6 | $39,629 | $42,577 |
| Marketing Specialist III | 6 | $58,499 | $71,978 |
| Medical Technologist | 6 | $45,139 | $47,438 |
| Police Lieutenant | 6 | $80,496 | $87,478 |
| Predoc Associate | 6 | $32,564 | $45,598 |
| Procurement Agent | 6 | $51,977 | $55,287 |
| Program Assistant III | 6 | $37,299 | $40,787 |
| Recreation Services Specialist I | 6 | $14,530 | $44,521 |
| Registrar Specialist I | 6 | $25,110 | $41,326 |
| Senior Psychologist | 6 | $61,918 | $76,466 |
| Storekeeper III | 6 | $49,277 | $50,672 |
| Study Abroad Advisor II | 6 | $51,867 | $53,672 |
| Technical Project Specialist II | 6 | $53,280 | $63,052 |
| Agricultural Assistant II | 5 | $35,852 | $45,382 |
| Ames Laboratory Research Technologist II | 5 | $58,409 | $60,489 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist IV | 5 | $122,878 | $135,401 |
| Assistant Registrar | 5 | $68,483 | $69,973 |
| Audio Visual Support II | 5 | $39,778 | $53,733 |
| Contract Manager | 5 | $78,672 | $81,445 |
| Curator III | 5 | $69,610 | $77,742 |
| Data Analyst I | 5 | $33,395 | $51,858 |
| Electrician II | 5 | $69,499 | $59,517 |
| Event Planner I | 5 | $33,202 | $45,192 |
| Histology Technician I | 5 | $27,963 | $35,310 |
| Histology Technician II | 5 | $52,741 | $51,859 |
| Human Resources Generalist III | 5 | $71,415 | $76,587 |
| Kitchen Helper I | 5 | $35,953 | $39,003 |
| Laboratory Assistant II | 5 | $30,279 | – |
| Logistics Specialist II | 5 | $54,861 | $53,936 |
| Manager Budget and Finance | 5 | $84,403 | $89,741 |
| Manager Business Administration | 5 | $83,376 | $85,365 |
| Manager Clinical Support | 5 | $52,281 | $56,324 |
| Manager Customer Relations | 5 | $61,455 | $63,428 |
| Media Production Specialist I | 5 | $43,337 | $45,249 |
| Multicultural Student Success | 5 | $54,071 | $59,219 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist III | 5 | $64,426 | $87,195 |
| Painter | 5 | $53,564 | $53,602 |
| Pharmacy Technician (Certified) | 5 | $49,980 | $50,948 |
| Plumber | 5 | $62,787 | $58,448 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher II | 5 | $59,487 | $52,965 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist II | 5 | $58,848 | $60,634 |
| Regent Board Member | 5 | $1,725 | – |
| Senior Manager Accounting | 5 | $104,733 | $106,149 |
| Senior Manager Business Administration | 5 | $90,441 | $93,321 |
| Senior Manager Education Extension | 5 | $80,745 | $83,422 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist II | 5 | $36,912 | $59,423 |
| Technical Writer II | 5 | $48,386 | $51,251 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant I | 5 | $29,594 | $27,705 |
65,312
people paid in FY22$3.85B
total pay in FY22, $3.02B in FY1264%
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, FY22
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, FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | 26,695 | $1.80B | $67,427 | 21,109 |
| Iowa State University | 12,554 | $565.7M | $45,065 | 9,970 |
| Human Services | 4,667 | $260.4M | $55,787 | 6,186 |
| Transportation | 3,277 | $183.4M | $55,981 | 3,361 |
| Corrections | 3,124 | $175.3M | $56,113 | 3,224 |
| University of Northern Iowa | 2,260 | $117.6M | $52,034 | 2,550 |
| Judicial Branch | 1,967 | $120.2M | $61,126 | 1,908 |
| Drug Control Policy | 1,504 | $66.5M | $44,225 | 1,595 |
| Public Safety | 952 | $74.1M | $77,863 | 1,006 |
| Veterans Home | 940 | $38.5M | $40,956 | 1,089 |
| Education | 825 | $56.6M | $68,597 | 900 |
| Workforce Development | 800 | $47.3M | $59,071 | 1,021 |
| Public Health | 628 | $37.9M | $60,379 | 569 |
| Legislature | 556 | $23.4M | $42,017 | 619 |
| Public Defense | 525 | $33.8M | $64,320 | 532 |
| Agriculture and Land Stewardship | 452 | $22.8M | $50,520 | 409 |
| Commerce | 402 | $29.0M | $72,063 | 397 |
| Revenue | 394 | $22.4M | $56,747 | 408 |
| Inspections and Appeals | 350 | $23.4M | $66,858 | 668 |
| Attorney General | 275 | $25.2M | $91,484 | 279 |
| Administrative Services | 261 | $16.4M | $62,714 | 439 |
| Iowa School for the Deaf | 186 | $7.1M | $38,273 | 187 |
| Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 179 | $6.8M | $37,785 | – |
| Auditor of State | 127 | $7.9M | $61,822 | 124 |
| Chief Information Officer | 127 | $10.9M | $86,188 | – |
| Economic Development | 118 | $9.0M | $75,982 | 169 |
| Lottery Authority | 116 | $7.7M | $65,964 | 139 |
| Department for the Blind | 109 | $4.5M | $41,044 | 99 |
| Finance Authority | 103 | $7.7M | $74,385 | 117 |
| Board of Regents (office) | 95 | $5.2M | $54,915 | 138 |
| IPERS | 91 | $7.5M | $82,460 | 85 |
| College Student Aid Commission | 89 | $2.7M | $30,680 | 53 |
| Cultural Affairs | 82 | $4.0M | $48,360 | 88 |
| Iowa Communications Network | 80 | $7.0M | $87,321 | 102 |
| Human Rights | 57 | $3.3M | $58,710 | 61 |
| Aging | 50 | $3.2M | $64,373 | 38 |
| Secretary of State | 47 | $2.2M | $47,606 | 38 |
| Civil Rights | 43 | $1.3M | $30,279 | 47 |
| Law Enforcement Academy | 39 | $1.9M | $49,786 | 32 |
| Governor’s Office | 31 | $2.3M | $75,021 | 29 |
| Treasurer of State | 31 | $1.7M | $55,141 | 32 |
| Veterans Affairs | 24 | $989K | $41,198 | 15 |
| Management | 23 | $2.2M | $96,891 | 26 |
| Board of Parole | 17 | $789K | $46,420 | 17 |
| Educational Examiners | 16 | $1.1M | $68,468 | – |
| Public Employment Relations | 11 | $938K | $85,311 | 13 |
| Ethics and Campaign Disclosure | 8 | $463K | $57,864 | 10 |
| Public Information Board | 5 | $218K | $43,550 | – |
See also what each agency does, what agencies paid out and the state budget.