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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
7,274 people in FY26, paid $587.6M in all, an average of $80,779.
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, FY26
Titles held by fewer than 5 people here are combined into “Other titles”2.
| Title | People | Average pay | Average base salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other titles | 969 | $92,608 | $101,553 |
| Associate Professor | 349 | $134,207 | $121,819 |
| Professor | 314 | $174,148 | $154,326 |
| Custodian I | 227 | $32,894 | $37,953 |
| Assistant Professor | 210 | $127,174 | $114,041 |
| Postdoc Research Associate | 204 | $47,038 | $61,003 |
| P&s Temporary | 162 | $9,216 | $54,643 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | 144 | $59,998 | $57,335 |
| Associate Teaching Professor | 122 | $74,320 | $70,327 |
| Program Specialist III | 111 | $76,731 | $79,141 |
| Teaching Professor | 110 | $98,730 | $87,582 |
| Research Scientist II | 90 | $63,347 | $66,416 |
| Program Specialist II | 82 | $56,904 | $61,880 |
| Research Scientist III | 82 | $80,201 | $82,976 |
| Administrative Assistant II | 77 | $46,620 | $52,610 |
| Athl - Usher | 75 | $2,360 | $21,840 |
| Academic Advisor II | 70 | $48,743 | $52,489 |
| Clerk IV | 63 | $52,794 | $54,451 |
| Systems Analyst II | 62 | $78,120 | $80,770 |
| Contract Associate | 51 | $78,199 | $115,401 |
| Department Chair | 51 | $240,641 | $208,992 |
| Lecturer | 49 | $40,550 | $38,872 |
| Distinguished Professor | 48 | $216,653 | $190,386 |
| Grants Specialist II | 48 | $67,558 | $70,424 |
| Cook I | 47 | $29,340 | $36,869 |
| Communications Specialist II | 43 | $54,223 | $58,520 |
| Student Services Specialist III | 42 | $67,206 | $69,085 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 41 | $126,078 | $142,535 |
| Student Services Specialist II | 41 | $50,069 | $52,906 |
| Systems Analyst III | 38 | $100,015 | $101,596 |
| Diagnostic Associate II | 36 | $57,501 | $58,862 |
| Program Specialist I | 36 | $42,633 | $50,838 |
| Veterinary Technician II | 36 | $59,563 | $60,999 |
| Administrative Assistant III | 34 | $63,544 | $64,268 |
| Resident | 34 | $50,377 | $52,136 |
| Assistant Coach | 33 | $124,881 | $223,363 |
| Communications Specialist III | 33 | $80,193 | $79,983 |
| Research Scientist I | 33 | $46,920 | $54,726 |
| Diagnostic Associate I | 32 | $44,526 | $47,756 |
| Software Developer II | 32 | $80,940 | $85,496 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist III | 31 | $89,302 | $92,638 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist III | 30 | $86,732 | $88,635 |
| Business Administrator II | 30 | $67,474 | $69,670 |
| Accountant III | 29 | $79,397 | $81,166 |
| Custodian II | 29 | $40,116 | $41,295 |
| Graduate Student Services Specialist II | 29 | $56,744 | $60,087 |
| Information Technology Support II | 29 | $57,503 | $59,775 |
| Professor of Practice | 29 | $71,169 | $72,094 |
| Accountant I | 28 | $59,296 | $62,073 |
| Assistant Director County Services | 28 | $85,658 | $90,641 |
| Facilities Mechanic III | 28 | $57,378 | $59,710 |
| Software Developer III | 28 | $99,085 | $100,799 |
| Agricultural Specialist II | 27 | $49,833 | $55,263 |
| Cook II | 27 | $35,731 | $41,743 |
| Intern | 27 | $21,850 | $40,747 |
| Assistant Professor of Practice | 26 | $39,850 | $39,031 |
| Clerk III | 26 | $35,937 | $44,076 |
| Research Administrator II | 26 | $65,990 | $70,047 |
| Information Technology Support III | 25 | $77,210 | $77,649 |
| Associate Dean | 24 | $240,397 | $217,210 |
| Morrill Professor | 24 | $158,576 | $150,558 |
| Assistant Director Student Services | 23 | $76,062 | $84,479 |
| Human Resources Generalist II | 23 | $62,728 | $68,036 |
| Human Sciences Extension Specialist II | 23 | $58,560 | $60,347 |
| Police Officer | 23 | $85,105 | $84,614 |
| Secretary II | 23 | $43,566 | $49,219 |
| Veterinary Technician I | 23 | $41,498 | $48,706 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Specialist II | 22 | $70,373 | $70,907 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist II | 22 | $108,056 | $109,422 |
| Area Mechanic | 22 | $60,429 | $61,180 |
| Research Administrator III | 22 | $89,602 | $90,810 |
| University Professor | 22 | $172,796 | $154,257 |
| Academic Advisor III | 21 | $62,806 | $63,476 |
| Data Analyst II | 21 | $62,775 | $68,060 |
| Helper | 21 | $6,625 | $33,540 |
| Librarian II | 21 | $65,850 | $66,952 |
| Business Systems Analyst II | 20 | $75,198 | $77,754 |
| Diagnostic Associate III | 20 | $76,270 | $78,003 |
| Manager Food Services I | 20 | $46,444 | $52,387 |
| Associate Professor of Practice | 19 | $61,723 | $58,770 |
| Secretary III | 19 | $52,199 | $56,221 |
| Software Developer I | 19 | $57,351 | $65,122 |
| Systems Analyst I | 19 | $54,496 | $64,582 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist II | 19 | $61,702 | $63,097 |
| Agricultural Specialist III | 18 | $59,928 | $67,685 |
| Groundskeeper I | 18 | $31,840 | $40,836 |
| Manager Accounting | 18 | $88,728 | $91,012 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist II | 17 | $67,491 | $69,257 |
| Business Administrator I | 17 | $55,783 | $61,688 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 17 | $138,227 | $138,851 |
| Instructional Designer II | 17 | $64,842 | $64,771 |
| Library Assistant III | 17 | $54,593 | $59,466 |
| Manager Programs | 17 | $82,085 | $84,721 |
| Research Scientist IV | 17 | $97,921 | $107,073 |
| Engineer III | 16 | $89,919 | $92,000 |
| Manager Information Technology Systems | 16 | $109,751 | $112,247 |
| Program Assistant III | 16 | $40,574 | $50,218 |
| Residence Hall Coordinator | 16 | $46,727 | $49,668 |
| Student Services Specialist I | 16 | $38,678 | $44,911 |
| Veterinary Teaching Hospital Assistant II | 16 | $39,958 | $45,760 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist I | 15 | $81,340 | $85,912 |
| Board of Regent Employee | 15 | $118,447 | $133,581 |
| Business Administrator III | 15 | $79,082 | $82,503 |
| Career Services Specialist II | 15 | $50,826 | $54,946 |
| Clerical Helper | 15 | $4,469 | $31,963 |
| Graphic Designer II | 15 | $61,638 | $65,993 |
| Marketing Specialist II | 15 | $62,164 | $64,030 |
| Program Specialist IV | 15 | $111,586 | $112,381 |
| Research Technician II | 15 | $34,143 | $45,790 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist III | 15 | $69,082 | $70,111 |
| Accountant II | 14 | $66,507 | $67,477 |
| Animal Caretaker II | 14 | $44,005 | $45,680 |
| Building Services Specialist II | 14 | $58,309 | $67,512 |
| Carpenter | 14 | $51,425 | $60,388 |
| Ciras Business Services Specialist III | 14 | $91,514 | $96,648 |
| Customer Relations Coordinator III | 14 | $43,542 | $48,834 |
| Data Analyst III | 14 | $86,368 | $92,925 |
| Director | 14 | $217,961 | $206,396 |
| Environmental Systems Mechanic II | 14 | $71,696 | $74,021 |
| Laboratory Technician II | 14 | $33,544 | $42,916 |
| Manager Research | 14 | $112,109 | $116,326 |
| Registrar Specialist II | 14 | $52,552 | $61,446 |
| Storekeeper II | 14 | $39,275 | $44,986 |
| Assistant Director Research Administration | 13 | $101,457 | $102,999 |
| Communications Specialist I | 13 | $42,014 | $48,778 |
| Engineer I | 13 | $63,105 | $78,723 |
| Event Planner II | 13 | $55,820 | $59,673 |
| Executive Administrative Assistant | 13 | $72,287 | $73,519 |
| Medical Assistant II | 13 | $50,965 | $55,317 |
| Record Analyst II | 13 | $62,055 | $63,293 |
| Student Recruiter II | 13 | $56,605 | $57,750 |
| Student Recruiter III | 13 | $77,091 | $78,226 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor | 12 | $84,543 | $78,530 |
| Animal Caretaker I | 12 | $21,710 | $38,275 |
| Business Systems Analyst III | 12 | $98,454 | $99,849 |
| Clinical Professor | 12 | $149,941 | $151,005 |
| Engineer II | 12 | $78,717 | $85,808 |
| Grants Specialist III | 12 | $79,431 | $84,111 |
| Manager Agriculture | 12 | $73,907 | $74,962 |
| Manager Diagnostic Laboratory | 12 | $85,214 | $86,544 |
| Manager Facilities Maintenance | 12 | $82,776 | $83,779 |
| Senior Manager Information Technology Systems | 12 | $137,797 | $140,171 |
| Agricultural Assistant II | 11 | $37,995 | $47,278 |
| Ames Laboratory Scientist III | 11 | $130,127 | $127,166 |
| Electrician II | 11 | $68,149 | $72,197 |
| Manager Food Services II | 11 | $63,763 | $70,658 |
| Public Safety Security Officer | 11 | $44,928 | $47,346 |
| Supervisor - Custodian Services | 11 | $47,547 | $48,967 |
| Youth 4H Extension Specialist III | 11 | $68,564 | $72,749 |
| Account Specialist | 10 | $63,012 | $64,089 |
| Diagnostic Assistant II | 10 | $47,247 | $49,448 |
| Financial Aid Advisor II | 10 | $39,173 | $47,634 |
| Groundskeeper II | 10 | $54,561 | $54,789 |
| Librarian III | 10 | $77,341 | $77,373 |
| Logistics Coordinator III | 10 | $45,377 | $50,725 |
| Manager Communications | 10 | $99,645 | $101,369 |
| Nurse | 10 | $69,762 | $74,977 |
| Procurement Agent I | 10 | $54,090 | $60,347 |
| Reim - Front Desk Associate | 10 | $6,776 | $28,808 |
| Adjunct Associate Professor | 9 | $98,142 | $92,785 |
| Athletic Trainer II | 9 | $39,964 | $57,966 |
| Clinical Therapist | 9 | $66,675 | $72,029 |
| Community and Economic Development Extension Specialist III | 9 | $86,828 | $87,879 |
| Dean | 9 | $378,529 | $386,334 |
| Human Sciences Extension Specialist III | 9 | $70,924 | $74,880 |
| Kitchen Helper I | 9 | $29,989 | $38,374 |
| Manager Software Development | 9 | $121,168 | $124,459 |
| Media Production Specialist II | 9 | $53,792 | $56,657 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator II | 9 | $38,023 | $43,354 |
| Research Administrator I | 9 | $55,905 | $58,385 |
| Research and Development Engineer III | 9 | $101,779 | $129,117 |
| Senior Manager Communications | 9 | $128,702 | $129,650 |
| Student Services Coordinator II | 9 | $34,978 | $44,217 |
| Accounts Receivable Specialist II | 8 | $61,049 | $61,938 |
| Ames Laboratory Research Technologist III | 8 | $85,815 | $87,413 |
| Assistant Director Academic Advising | 8 | $72,474 | $73,457 |
| Assistant Strength Coach | 8 | $43,352 | $79,981 |
| Budget and Finance Specialist IV | 8 | $108,276 | $122,097 |
| Career Services Specialist III | 8 | $58,095 | $66,339 |
| Construction Project Manager II | 8 | $89,696 | $91,872 |
| Event Planner I | 8 | $43,445 | $49,427 |
| Extension Program Assistant II | 8 | $31,913 | $46,397 |
| Facilities Services Coordinator | 8 | $61,518 | $56,703 |
| Information Security Analyst I | 8 | $65,753 | $78,454 |
| Learning and Development Specialist II | 8 | $53,877 | $63,477 |
| Manager Ciras Business Services | 8 | $119,240 | $123,956 |
| Marketing Specialist III | 8 | $78,783 | $82,184 |
| Network Engineer II | 8 | $72,203 | $81,058 |
| Pipefitter | 8 | $67,094 | $73,632 |
| Record Analyst I | 8 | $42,913 | $46,909 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 8 | $95,607 | $86,157 |
| Senior Manager Budget and Finance | 8 | $139,866 | $140,848 |
| Senior Manager Programs | 8 | $103,167 | $104,489 |
| Student Recruiter I | 8 | $36,210 | $47,033 |
| Study Abroad Advisor II | 8 | $52,694 | $52,895 |
| Technical Project Specialist III | 8 | $95,584 | $108,887 |
| Youth 4H Extension Specialist II | 8 | $49,801 | $57,650 |
| Academic Advisor I | 7 | $35,980 | $45,046 |
| Administrative Assistant I | 7 | $27,518 | $43,983 |
| Assistant Director Environmental Health and Safety | 7 | $112,314 | $113,708 |
| Baker I | 7 | $34,828 | $37,063 |
| Data Analyst I | 7 | $51,068 | $58,430 |
| Engineer IV | 7 | $90,637 | $121,736 |
| Equipment Operator | 7 | $57,008 | $56,276 |
| Facilities Construction Manager III | 7 | $81,634 | $101,848 |
| Facilities Project Manager III | 7 | $92,077 | $92,553 |
| Human Resources Generalist III | 7 | $74,113 | $89,594 |
| Industrial Hygienist III | 7 | $93,502 | $95,038 |
| Logistics Specialist II | 7 | $58,966 | $59,522 |
| Manager Human Resources Delivery | 7 | $94,170 | $101,634 |
| Marketing Specialist I | 7 | $27,054 | $49,434 |
| Plumber | 7 | $49,876 | $65,912 |
| Program Assistant II | 7 | $38,312 | $43,046 |
| Registrar Specialist I | 7 | $42,831 | $43,736 |
| Research Technician III | 7 | $54,962 | $55,417 |
| Technical Project Specialist I | 7 | $58,771 | $65,496 |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner | 6 | $92,823 | $103,217 |
| Ames Laboratory Research Technologist II | 6 | $41,269 | $70,813 |
| Ciras Business Services Specialist IV | 6 | $96,045 | $97,903 |
| Curator III | 6 | $82,310 | $82,711 |
| Director Operations | 6 | $54,689 | $64,366 |
| Director Research Administration | 6 | $150,210 | $161,107 |
| Event Coordinator III | 6 | $57,521 | $57,614 |
| Facilities Coordinator | 6 | $49,573 | $49,580 |
| Food Service Supervisor | 6 | $44,316 | $45,535 |
| Grants Specialist I | 6 | $52,010 | $55,320 |
| Head Coach | 6 | $493,851 | $627,274 |
| International Students and Scholars Advisor II | 6 | $48,090 | $52,533 |
| Lead Public Health Veterinarian | 6 | $125,789 | $125,295 |
| Librarian I | 6 | $55,022 | $56,317 |
| Manager Budget and Finance | 6 | $111,901 | $113,792 |
| Manager Clinical Support | 6 | $70,893 | $71,324 |
| Manager Customer Relations | 6 | $63,090 | $64,148 |
| Manager Librarian | 6 | $85,061 | $86,569 |
| Medical Technologist | 6 | $43,898 | $60,640 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator I | 6 | $6,773 | $36,795 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist III | 6 | $96,856 | $98,811 |
| Police Lieutenant | 6 | $133,461 | $119,597 |
| Procurement Agent II | 6 | $68,327 | $71,043 |
| Procurement Agent III | 6 | $86,424 | $88,694 |
| Reim - Gift Shop | 6 | $5,698 | $26,260 |
| Seed Analyst II | 6 | $39,772 | $43,548 |
| Senior Manager Agriculture | 6 | $88,606 | $89,475 |
| Supervisor - Plant Services - 118 | 6 | $99,264 | $90,324 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist II | 6 | $63,720 | $67,981 |
| Utility Plant Operator II | 6 | $77,381 | $70,893 |
| Advanced Imaging Technologist | 5 | $69,714 | $69,351 |
| Assistant Director Grants | 5 | $94,838 | $96,394 |
| Associate Director Dining | 5 | $104,711 | $105,871 |
| Associate Director Research Administration | 5 | $120,806 | $122,238 |
| Associate Director Student Services | 5 | $99,332 | $101,819 |
| Athl - Custodial Assistant | 5 | $8,555 | $30,231 |
| Athl-Tutor/Mentor | 5 | $3,442 | $32,032 |
| Audio Visual Support III | 5 | $64,779 | $73,867 |
| Bookstore Specialist II | 5 | $50,460 | $51,043 |
| Bookstore Specialist III | 5 | $62,232 | $64,741 |
| Building Services Specialist III | 5 | $74,783 | $91,670 |
| Customer Relations Coordinator II | 5 | $24,143 | $40,864 |
| Engineering Technician II | 5 | $79,929 | $75,346 |
| Event Planner III | 5 | $80,880 | $81,346 |
| Financial Aid Advisor III | 5 | $58,039 | $60,102 |
| Fire Safety Technician III | 5 | $76,754 | $81,116 |
| Food Service Coordinator II | 5 | $40,799 | $50,498 |
| Graphic Designer I | 5 | $31,877 | $49,873 |
| Graphic Designer III | 5 | $82,596 | $81,768 |
| Human Sciences Extension Specialist I | 5 | $47,163 | $53,163 |
| Industrial Hygienist II | 5 | $80,471 | $82,521 |
| Locum Tenen | 5 | $10,640 | – |
| Manager Business Systems Analysis | 5 | $120,005 | $121,960 |
| Manager Construction Projects | 5 | $97,638 | $112,348 |
| Manager Extension Human Sciences | 5 | $72,466 | $73,531 |
| Manager Research and Development Engineering | 5 | $145,582 | $152,550 |
| Network Administration Support III | 5 | $67,060 | $75,225 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist II | 5 | $77,109 | $78,138 |
| Painter | 5 | $50,523 | $58,872 |
| Pharmacist | 5 | $127,721 | $129,699 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher II | 5 | $64,797 | $60,744 |
| Recreation Services Specialist II | 5 | $55,072 | $55,962 |
| Research and Development Engineer I | 5 | $71,203 | $89,501 |
| Senior Manager Accounting | 5 | $118,762 | $121,662 |
| Student Services Coordinator III | 5 | $33,654 | $44,294 |
| Study Abroad Advisor III | 5 | $64,165 | $65,109 |
| Systems Control Technician | 5 | $73,530 | $66,876 |
| Teaching Laboratory Specialist I | 5 | $41,484 | $51,751 |
| Utility Plant Operator III | 5 | $90,300 | $76,943 |
| Veterinary Technician III | 5 | $52,439 | $68,328 |
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.