Iowa · 2026 pay
How much do Iowa Workforce Development employees make?
$63,242typical pay, counting everyone paid in 2026
$52,003 – $80,527what most people earned
Includes everyone paid during 2026, including part-year and seasonal workers. The source doesn't show who worked the full year.
Iowa Department of Administrative Services publishes pay by position without employee names, so there is no name search here.
Common jobs: Workforce AdvisorRehabilitation CounselorDisability Examiner
✓ Official data from Iowa Department of Administrative ServicesMatches the agency's latest releasedata.iowa.gov ↗
Is pay going up?
Yes. Typical pay went from $56,406 in 2016 to $63,242 in 2026 (+12%).
What changed since 2025
- +13.0%Typical pay went up from $55,962 to $63,242.
- +4081,098 people were paid in 2026, compared with 690 in 2025.
The next update is expected in late 2027.
Pay by job
Jobs held by 5 or more people in 2026.
| Job | People | Typical pay | Most earn | Since 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Advisor | 331 | $54,829 | $50k – $63k | ▲ 6.2% |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | 141 | $66,322 | $54k – $77k | new |
| Disability Examiner | 69 | $61,627 | $59k – $72k | new |
| Rehabilitation Assistant | 68 | $46,214 | $21k – $53k | new |
| Workforce Program Coordinator | 61 | $75,496 | $67k – $91k | ▲ 9.9% |
| Disability Examiner Specialist | 50 | $88,587 | $79k – $92k | new |
| Employer Liability Specialist | 22 | $56,920 | $52k – $75k | ▲ 2.7% |
| Rehabilitation Supervisor | 21 | $93,496 | $87k – $111k | new |
| Public Service Manager 1 | 20 | $93,545 | $85k – $112k | ▲ 7.4% |
| Business Marketing Specialist Workforce Development | 20 | $79,159 | $62k – $80k | ▲ 16.4% |
| Workforce Development Manager | 20 | $75,717 | $65k – $89k | ▼ 6.4% |
| Disability Examiner Specialist Advanced | 18 | $97,469 | $97k – $97k | new |
| Public Service Manager 2 | 17 | $122,855 | $113k – $133k | ▲ 10.8% |
| Administrative Support Assistant 3 | 17 | $43,653 | $35k – $55k | new |
| Accountant 2 | 13 | $62,615 | $59k – $69k | ▲ 12.5% |
| Field Auditor | 13 | $61,946 | $57k – $69k | ▲ 17.0% |
| Data Analyst 1 | 12 | $67,832 | $66k – $81k | ▲ 5.0% |
| Workforce Associate | 12 | $20,573 | $10k – $43k | ▼ 48.9% |
| Hourly - Administrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3 | 10 | $167,858 | $158k – $194k | new |
| Hourly - Administrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 2 | 10 | $166,116 | $141k – $180k | new |
| Investigator 2 | 9 | $72,338 | $69k – $82k | ▲ 7.4% |
| Public Service Executive | 8 | $161,512 | $160k – $168k | ▲ 5.3% |
| Data Analyst 2 | 7 | $89,998 | $89k – $92k | ▲ 4.2% |
| Job Insurance Quality Auditor | 7 | $57,178 | $56k – $61k | ▲ 5.3% |
| Unemployment Insurance Manager | 6 | $78,963 | $65k – $96k | ▲ 21.4% |
| Accounting Technician 2 | 6 | $60,174 | $46k – $60k | ▲ 33.2% |
| Executive Officer 3 | 5 | $109,906 | $106k – $125k | ▲ 6.1% |
| Budget Analyst 3 | 5 | $88,566 | $16k – $94k | new |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | 5 | $66,202 | $57k – $69k | new |
No jobs match.
How many people earn what
- Under $10k40
- $10k – $30k80
- $30k – $50k102
- $50k – $70k417
- $70k – $90k288
- $90k – $110k94
- $110k – $150k41
- $150k or more36
Includes part-time and seasonal workers, which is why many earn under $10k.
Highest paid at Iowa Workforce Development in 2026
- 1Beth A TownsendDirector Department of Workforce Development$219,135▲ $4,135 vs 2025
- 2Laura A GriffithAdministrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3$210,787new in 2026
- 3Matthew J ByrnesAdministrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3$210,787new in 2026
- 4Jerrold V FlattHourly - Administrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3$205,518new in 2026
- 5Georgia G Van GundyPublic Service Deputy Director$205,317▲ $84,042 vs 2025
- 6Jeffrey D StahlHourly - Administrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3$197,144new in 2026
- 7Karla K CheneyHourly - Administrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3$193,862new in 2026
- 8Jon D PeppettiChief Operating Officer$192,097▲ $14,174 vs 2025
- 9Chrystalla BoyadjisHourly - Administrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 3$189,708new in 2026
- 10Aidaluz D TiradoAdministrative Consultant Vocational Rehabilitation 2$188,136new in 2026
Common questions
How much does a Iowa Workforce Development employee make?
The typical employee was paid $63,242 in 2026: half of the 1,098 people paid earned more, half earned less. Most earned between $52,003 and $80,527.
Does this include benefits like health insurance or pension?
No. It is gross pay as published; the source does not split it into regular pay and overtime.
Where does this data come from, and when is it updated?
From Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Iowa Data Hub) (data.iowa.gov). Our figures match the agency's latest release; the next update is expected in late 2027.
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