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Ohio’s Top-Paid State Worker Revealed | Columbus News
In 2025, Ohio’s top-paid state employee wasn’t a CEO or politician—but Stacey Arnold Yerkes, a former highway patrol sergeant who earned over $1 million through a landmark civil lawsuit for gender and sexual orientation discrimination. Her case underscores how legal settlements can reshape public sector pay, while psychiatrists ranked next, earning over $500K each. With more than 59,000 state workers paid that year, these figures reveal where taxpayer dollars go—and who’s commanding the biggest salaries in government. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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