State money
State pay
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
7,327 people in FY23, paid $534.7M in all, an average of $72,976.
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, FY23
Titles held by fewer than 5 people here are combined into “Other titles”2.
| Title | People | Average pay | Average base salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other titles | 1,049 | $84,039 | $87,182 |
| Associate Professor | 390 | $124,924 | $111,465 |
| Professor | 327 | $155,680 | $138,971 |
| Postdoc Research Associate | 244 | $44,977 | $55,240 |
| Custodian I | 227 | $30,672 | $35,460 |
| Assistant Professor | 214 | $116,977 | $110,010 |
| P&s Temporary | 197 | $10,693 | $46,003 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | 142 | $55,352 | $51,219 |
| Associate Teaching Professor | 135 | $68,911 | $63,447 |
| Program Specialist II | 112 | $53,159 | $57,660 |
| Research Scientist II | 92 | $54,317 | $59,556 |
| Research Scientist III | 89 | $74,367 | $78,799 |
| Program Specialist III | 76 | $69,224 | $74,897 |
| Teaching Professor | 70 | $89,007 | $78,783 |
| Clerk IV | 66 | $48,167 | $50,240 |
| Academic Advisor II | 65 | $44,122 | $49,411 |
| Administrative Assistant II | 63 | $38,191 | $45,330 |
| Lecturer | 63 | $35,859 | $37,514 |
| Cook I | 62 | $25,257 | $35,131 |
| Systems Analyst II | 62 | $70,634 | $74,924 |
| Athl - Event Staff | 57 | $1,967 | $20,800 |
| Student Services Specialist II | 54 | $41,881 | $49,493 |
| Secretary II | 50 | $40,199 | $43,960 |
| Communications Specialist II | 47 | $47,550 | $54,478 |
| Department Chair | 46 | $225,280 | $192,860 |
| Distinguished Professor | 46 | $221,032 | $190,982 |
| Research Scientist I | 45 | $42,626 | $48,240 |
| Grants Specialist II | 44 | $60,630 | $63,128 |
| Systems Analyst III | 41 | $92,659 | $93,600 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 37 | $115,924 | $123,124 |
| Diagnostic Associate I | 37 | $38,566 | $45,537 |
| Program Specialist I | 36 | $43,348 | $45,737 |
| Diagnostic Associate II | 34 | $53,023 | $54,751 |
| Facilities Mechanic III | 31 | $54,096 | $55,725 |
| Student Services Specialist III | 30 | $59,995 | $66,322 |
| Accountant I | 29 | $54,717 | $55,736 |
| Agricultural Specialist II | 29 | $46,321 | $51,442 |
| Resident | 29 | $41,866 | $46,769 |
| Software Developer II | 29 | $73,632 | $79,237 |
| Administrative Assistant III | 28 | $52,074 | $56,087 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II | 28 | $63,207 | $63,973 |
| Helper | 28 | $7,331 | $29,854 |
| University Professor | 28 | $163,923 | $150,678 |
| Veterinary Technician I | 28 | $34,614 | $45,397 |
| Veterinary Technician II | 28 | $51,177 | $55,467 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist III | 27 | $76,759 | $81,843 |
| Communications Specialist III | 27 | $70,254 | $72,920 |
| Intern | 27 | $19,251 | $35,070 |
| Assistant Director County Services | 26 | $79,204 | $86,814 |
| Business Administrator II | 26 | $62,057 | $66,220 |
| Contract Associate | 26 | $99,006 | $103,415 |
| Custodian II | 26 | $40,398 | $40,982 |
| Information Technology Support III | 26 | $70,896 | $71,564 |
| Software Developer III | 26 | $87,504 | $88,756 |
| Accountant III | 25 | $63,272 | $74,068 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor | 25 | $81,839 | $78,443 |
| Clerical Helper | 25 | $4,696 | $25,647 |
| Clerk III | 25 | $32,184 | $42,169 |
| Human Sciences Extension Specialist II | 25 | $53,862 | $54,880 |
| Research Administrator II | 25 | $62,108 | $64,827 |
| Accountant II | 24 | $50,122 | $58,455 |
| Professor of Practice | 24 | $60,073 | $58,001 |
| Associate Dean | 23 | $211,702 | $200,717 |
| Data Analyst II | 23 | $52,347 | $64,521 |
| Human Resources Generalist II | 23 | $54,979 | $59,472 |
| Research Scientist IV | 23 | $97,911 | $100,018 |
| Academic Advisor III | 22 | $59,368 | $61,015 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist II | 22 | $82,220 | $93,959 |
| Animal Caretaker I | 21 | $30,591 | $36,069 |
| Graduate Student Services Specialist II | 21 | $49,894 | $54,637 |
| Information Technology Support II | 21 | $50,295 | $57,198 |
| Manager Food Services I | 21 | $41,698 | $48,820 |
| Manager Programs | 21 | $80,472 | $83,201 |
| Systems Analyst I | 20 | $47,166 | $57,169 |
| Agricultural Specialist III | 19 | $58,700 | $60,586 |
| Assistant Director Student Services | 19 | $69,459 | $74,954 |
| Industry Extension Specialist IV | 19 | $89,370 | $96,115 |
| Manager Information Technology Systems | 19 | $97,988 | $100,376 |
| Program Assistant II | 19 | $37,006 | $38,052 |
| Secretary III | 19 | $48,319 | $50,975 |
| Software Developer I | 19 | $50,868 | $61,278 |
| Administrative Assistant I | 18 | $29,100 | $32,214 |
| Area Mechanic | 18 | $56,267 | $57,059 |
| Business Administrator I | 18 | $47,467 | $53,295 |
| Business Systems Analyst II | 18 | $59,782 | $71,260 |
| Engineer III | 18 | $79,684 | $95,000 |
| Research Administrator III | 18 | $79,081 | $83,498 |
| Residence Hall Coordinator | 18 | $37,916 | $46,318 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist II | 18 | $54,451 | $59,522 |
| Youth 4H Extension Specialist II | 18 | $51,477 | $53,555 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist III | 17 | $82,728 | $83,713 |
| Business Administrator III | 17 | $77,516 | $78,828 |
| Groundskeeper I | 17 | $38,891 | $41,201 |
| Library Assistant III | 17 | $48,326 | $51,683 |
| Manager Accounting | 17 | $80,331 | $84,647 |
| Police Officer III | 17 | $75,380 | $78,234 |
| Program Specialist IV | 17 | $104,746 | $106,233 |
| Student Services Specialist I | 17 | $37,883 | $43,494 |
| Assistant Coach | 16 | $110,878 | $143,105 |
| Associate Professor of Practice | 16 | $53,302 | $57,212 |
| Instructional Designer II | 16 | $51,315 | $59,101 |
| Manager Research | 16 | $104,086 | $108,803 |
| Morrill Professor | 16 | $157,845 | $155,070 |
| Animal Caretaker II | 15 | $43,882 | $43,662 |
| Laboratory Technician II | 15 | $31,779 | $39,623 |
| Student Recruiter II | 15 | $46,325 | $51,876 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist II | 14 | $57,334 | $61,997 |
| Environmental Systems Mechanic II | 14 | $73,241 | $67,229 |
| Executive Administrative Assistant | 14 | $62,032 | $64,483 |
| Graphic Designer II | 14 | $43,532 | $57,862 |
| Record Analyst II | 14 | $56,013 | $58,321 |
| Registrar Specialist II | 14 | $56,922 | $60,077 |
| Storekeeper II | 14 | $35,542 | $40,857 |
| Board of Regent Employee | 13 | $127,462 | $129,813 |
| Carpenter | 13 | $56,469 | $56,718 |
| Cook II | 13 | $39,533 | $39,738 |
| Groundskeeper II | 13 | $48,963 | $49,550 |
| Human Sciences Extension Specialist III | 13 | $60,368 | $63,480 |
| Librarian II | 13 | $61,714 | $63,432 |
| Medical Assistant II | 13 | $45,639 | $45,753 |
| Account Specialist | 12 | $56,694 | $59,110 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist III | 12 | $110,129 | $116,776 |
| Business Systems Analyst III | 12 | $88,104 | $90,358 |
| Communications Specialist I | 12 | $40,083 | $45,236 |
| Customer Relations Coordinator III | 12 | $33,110 | $41,813 |
| Diagnostic Associate III | 12 | $70,105 | $71,914 |
| Director | 12 | $227,057 | $205,499 |
| Human Sciences Extension Specialist I | 12 | $42,818 | $46,025 |
| Lead Public Health Veterinarian | 12 | $104,197 | $109,264 |
| Learning and Development Specialist II | 12 | $52,886 | $61,648 |
| Marketing Specialist II | 12 | $54,380 | $60,305 |
| Nurse | 12 | $55,997 | $62,053 |
| Research Technician II | 12 | $32,909 | $37,808 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant II | 12 | $36,641 | $40,042 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist I | 11 | $52,334 | $53,425 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | 11 | $72,286 | $79,883 |
| Assistant Professor of Practice | 11 | $49,443 | $50,062 |
| Engineer II | 11 | $72,458 | $83,087 |
| Event Planner II | 11 | $40,877 | $55,929 |
| Manager Communications | 11 | $81,539 | $86,688 |
| Manager Human Resources Delivery | 11 | $82,383 | $82,525 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator II | 11 | $37,172 | $41,570 |
| Research Technician III | 11 | $46,938 | $48,079 |
| Senior Manager Information Technology Systems | 11 | $124,190 | $128,509 |
| Supervisor - Plant Services - 116 | 11 | $81,663 | $74,502 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist III | 11 | $63,520 | $63,692 |
| Youth 4H Extension Specialist III | 11 | $68,219 | $68,382 |
| Adjunct Associate Professor | 10 | $89,236 | $78,651 |
| Athletic Trainer II | 10 | $54,211 | $52,600 |
| Career Services Specialist II | 10 | $43,140 | $47,591 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 10 | $126,952 | $131,194 |
| Data Analyst III | 10 | $83,943 | $85,959 |
| Diagnostic Assistant II | 10 | $39,610 | $41,880 |
| Extension Program Assistant II | 10 | $23,198 | $34,757 |
| Financial Aid Advisor I | 10 | $26,992 | $41,600 |
| Industry Extension Specialist III | 10 | $76,086 | $80,864 |
| Librarian III | 10 | $70,018 | $71,889 |
| Manager Agriculture | 10 | $64,657 | $67,930 |
| Manager Diagnostic Laboratory | 10 | $77,913 | $81,706 |
| Procurement Agent | 10 | $55,283 | $56,969 |
| Senior Manager Budget and Finance | 10 | $108,251 | $113,496 |
| Ames Laboratory Research Technologist III | 9 | $65,054 | $75,767 |
| Assistant Director Environmental Health and Safety | 9 | $97,582 | $99,161 |
| Clinical Professor | 9 | $109,520 | $126,734 |
| Dean | 9 | $364,110 | $370,909 |
| Facilities Construction Manager III | 9 | $78,837 | $89,642 |
| Facilities Mechanic II | 9 | $35,173 | $42,806 |
| Facilities Project Manager III | 9 | $83,962 | $85,904 |
| Graphic Designer I | 9 | $40,130 | $42,416 |
| Librarian I | 9 | $43,868 | $55,231 |
| Manager Food Services II | 9 | $67,536 | $68,110 |
| Network Engineer II | 9 | $82,621 | $83,883 |
| Registrar Specialist I | 9 | $39,804 | $40,414 |
| Academic Advisor I | 8 | $32,227 | $42,808 |
| Accounts Receivable Specialist II | 8 | $52,480 | $56,653 |
| Baker I | 8 | $26,295 | $33,446 |
| Bookstore Specialist II | 8 | $47,453 | $48,549 |
| Building Services Specialist II | 8 | $51,232 | $63,700 |
| Business Systems Analyst I | 8 | $52,165 | $57,968 |
| Clinical Therapist | 8 | $56,804 | $70,878 |
| Grants Specialist I | 8 | $49,293 | $53,020 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist II | 8 | $43,645 | $57,770 |
| Marketing Specialist III | 8 | $71,818 | $77,563 |
| Network Administration Support III | 8 | $46,403 | $71,046 |
| Plumber | 8 | $59,195 | $57,889 |
| Program Assistant III | 8 | $35,937 | $42,693 |
| Research Administrator I | 8 | $45,719 | $50,592 |
| Senior Manager Communications | 8 | $111,966 | $114,273 |
| Senior Manager Programs | 8 | $92,550 | $93,717 |
| Student Services Coordinator II | 8 | $25,068 | $35,970 |
| Supervisor - Custodian Services | 8 | $46,500 | $44,855 |
| Agricultural Assistant II | 7 | $43,807 | $46,837 |
| Agricultural Specialist I | 7 | $39,770 | $42,641 |
| Assistant Director Academic Advising | 7 | $55,803 | $62,878 |
| Assistant Director Student Recruitment | 7 | $72,264 | $74,400 |
| Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist III | 7 | $77,511 | $78,375 |
| Data Analyst I | 7 | $50,229 | $54,452 |
| Director Research Administration | 7 | $152,169 | $154,352 |
| Engineer I | 7 | $53,658 | $71,002 |
| Engineer IV | 7 | $98,339 | $107,276 |
| Equipment Operator | 7 | $51,775 | $54,223 |
| Event Coordinator II | 7 | $31,852 | $37,639 |
| Event Planner III | 7 | $59,095 | $72,242 |
| Information Technology Support I | 7 | $30,778 | $48,965 |
| Logistics Coordinator III | 7 | $38,252 | $45,054 |
| Manager Extension Human Sciences | 7 | $63,117 | $64,027 |
| Manager Facilities Maintenance | 7 | $73,020 | $74,192 |
| Research Technician, Senior | 7 | $69,831 | $72,384 |
| Senior Manager Agriculture | 7 | $82,876 | $83,746 |
| Storekeeper III | 7 | $49,611 | $52,265 |
| Utility Plant Operator II | 7 | $66,690 | $62,168 |
| Veterinary Technician III | 7 | $50,459 | $64,407 |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner | 6 | $100,373 | $98,558 |
| Alumni Relations Specialist II | 6 | $56,775 | $57,308 |
| Ames Laboratory Research Technologist II | 6 | $57,444 | $63,107 |
| Assistant Director Research Administration | 6 | $96,211 | $97,567 |
| Customer Relations Coordinator II | 6 | $33,155 | $36,448 |
| Electrician I | 6 | $54,627 | $59,329 |
| Electrician II | 6 | $70,601 | $62,424 |
| Event Coordinator III | 6 | $49,859 | $48,860 |
| Grants Specialist III | 6 | $72,173 | $74,917 |
| Graphic Designer III | 6 | $70,771 | $74,160 |
| Histology Technician II | 6 | $51,325 | $51,234 |
| Human Resources Generalist III | 6 | $75,731 | $78,049 |
| Kitchen Helper I | 6 | $34,123 | $38,956 |
| Manager Customer Relations | 6 | $47,557 | $60,095 |
| Manager Engineering | 6 | $96,879 | $98,731 |
| Manager Software Development | 6 | $113,438 | $112,663 |
| Media Production Specialist II | 6 | $47,916 | $51,297 |
| Medical Technologist | 6 | $45,846 | $44,579 |
| Police Lieutenant | 6 | $104,477 | $106,073 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist II | 6 | $63,968 | $65,719 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 6 | $98,063 | $84,854 |
| Study Abroad Advisor II | 6 | $52,679 | $48,889 |
| Systems Control Technician | 6 | $65,281 | $64,290 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist II | 6 | $45,069 | $61,615 |
| Technical Project Specialist II | 6 | $51,710 | $56,340 |
| Utility Plant Operator III | 6 | $77,540 | $67,572 |
| Veterinarian | 6 | $103,977 | $105,340 |
| Advanced Imaging Technologist | 5 | $62,315 | $64,145 |
| Agricultural Assistant III | 5 | $39,130 | $46,215 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist IV | 5 | $136,520 | $143,405 |
| Assistant Dean | 5 | $150,553 | $149,401 |
| Associate Director Dining | 5 | $94,789 | $94,094 |
| Associate Director Research Administration | 5 | $107,572 | $109,278 |
| Associate Director Student Services | 5 | $86,221 | $90,010 |
| Athl - Custodial Daily | 5 | $10,557 | $32,510 |
| Audio Visual Support III | 5 | $68,216 | $69,143 |
| Career Services Specialist III | 5 | $52,791 | $61,689 |
| Construction Project Manager II | 5 | $63,886 | $79,083 |
| Curator III | 5 | $78,708 | $79,821 |
| Event Planner I | 5 | $32,722 | $45,950 |
| Financial Aid Advisor II | 5 | $39,545 | $47,388 |
| Graduate Student Services Specialist I | 5 | $33,522 | $33,549 |
| Head Procurement Agent | 5 | $59,438 | $62,325 |
| Industrial Hygienist II | 5 | $71,594 | $72,975 |
| Information Security Analyst I | 5 | $70,140 | $73,147 |
| Laboratory Technician III | 5 | $53,088 | $54,127 |
| Logistics Specialist II | 5 | $54,919 | $55,798 |
| Manager Budget and Finance | 5 | $91,503 | – |
| Manager Business Administration | 5 | $80,651 | $87,125 |
| Manager Clinical Support | 5 | $61,017 | $68,636 |
| Manager Extension Youth 4H | 5 | $70,120 | $70,935 |
| Marketing Specialist I | 5 | $38,531 | $45,954 |
| Multicultural Student Success | 5 | $58,817 | $59,720 |
| Negotiator I | 5 | $38,526 | $58,885 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist III | 5 | $72,618 | $87,973 |
| Painter | 5 | $55,954 | $57,616 |
| Pharmacist | 5 | $97,336 | $108,377 |
| Predoc Associate | 5 | $27,598 | – |
| Public Safety Dispatcher I | 5 | $35,528 | $50,740 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher II | 5 | $63,609 | $55,515 |
| Public Safety Security Officer | 5 | $31,566 | $40,198 |
| Record Analyst I | 5 | $35,187 | $45,086 |
| Recreation Services Specialist I | 5 | $44,759 | $45,183 |
| Senior Manager Accounting | 5 | $104,301 | $110,111 |
| Student Recruiter III | 5 | $68,664 | $70,243 |
| Student Services Coordinator III | 5 | $33,370 | $43,745 |
| Study Abroad Advisor III | 5 | $62,099 | $63,148 |
| Technical Writer II | 5 | $52,265 | $55,280 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant I | 5 | $17,557 | $22,373 |
61,110
people paid in FY23$3.97B
total pay in FY23, $3.08B in FY1364%
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, FY23
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, FY13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | 27,192 | $1.87B | $68,894 | 21,564 |
| Iowa State University | 7,327 | $534.7M | $72,976 | 9,362 |
| Health and Human Services | 4,787 | $270.9M | $56,591 | – |
| Transportation | 3,294 | $192.2M | $58,346 | 3,552 |
| Corrections | 3,122 | $184.8M | $59,193 | 3,264 |
| University of Northern Iowa | 2,193 | $116.8M | $53,273 | 2,442 |
| Judicial Branch | 2,024 | $130.8M | $64,608 | 1,918 |
| Natural Resources | 1,522 | $69.8M | $45,876 | – |
| Public Safety | 992 | $80.3M | $80,931 | 987 |
| Veterans Home | 947 | $38.7M | $40,871 | 1,173 |
| Workforce Development | 864 | $46.7M | $54,064 | 907 |
| Public Health | 659 | $40.3M | $61,117 | 551 |
| Inspections and Appeals | 632 | $45.9M | $72,683 | 662 |
| Legislature | 606 | $25.0M | $41,259 | 624 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 487 | $32.2M | $66,106 | – |
| Agriculture and Land Stewardship | 467 | $24.4M | $52,205 | 404 |
| Revenue | 421 | $25.0M | $59,361 | 401 |
| Commerce | 417 | $31.3M | $74,998 | 391 |
| Education | 387 | $28.0M | $72,438 | 887 |
| Attorney General | 295 | $26.1M | $88,602 | 276 |
| Public Defense | 293 | $16.5M | $56,477 | 498 |
| Administrative Services | 271 | $18.9M | $69,802 | 431 |
| Iowa School for the Deaf | 185 | $7.7M | $41,455 | 203 |
| Management | 157 | $14.3M | $91,132 | 26 |
| Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 156 | $6.9M | $44,212 | – |
| Auditor of State | 130 | $8.7M | $66,604 | 124 |
| Economic Development | 120 | $9.6M | $80,114 | 156 |
| Lottery Authority | 120 | $7.9M | $66,000 | 135 |
| Board of Regents (office) | 107 | $5.8M | $53,915 | 132 |
| Finance Authority | 104 | $8.2M | $78,403 | 123 |
| Department for the Blind | 99 | $4.6M | $46,927 | 95 |
| IPERS | 91 | $7.6M | $83,541 | 83 |
| Cultural Affairs | 87 | $4.2M | $48,159 | 83 |
| College Student Aid Commission | 81 | $3.0M | $37,242 | 58 |
| Iowa Communications Network | 81 | $7.0M | $86,001 | 96 |
| Aging | 55 | $3.9M | $71,047 | 40 |
| Human Rights | 55 | $3.6M | $65,964 | 57 |
| Civil Rights | 49 | $1.5M | $30,633 | 39 |
| Secretary of State | 46 | $2.4M | $53,111 | 36 |
| Governor’s Office | 37 | $2.6M | $71,334 | 30 |
| Treasurer of State | 37 | $1.9M | $52,589 | 33 |
| Law Enforcement Academy | 33 | $2.1M | $64,084 | 34 |
| Veterans Affairs | 21 | $756K | $36,002 | 16 |
| Educational Examiners | 16 | $1.2M | $75,650 | – |
| Board of Parole | 16 | $784K | $48,987 | 16 |
| Public Employment Relations | 11 | $427K | $38,850 | 13 |
| Ethics and Campaign Disclosure | 8 | $483K | $60,340 | 11 |
| Public Information Board | 5 | $227K | $45,486 | – |
| Drug Control Policy | 4 | – | – | 1,593 |
A dash: fewer than 5 people, so pay isn’t shown.
See also what each agency does, what agencies paid out and the state budget.