| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2025 |
Department of Revenue |
Burton Santibanez Martha |
Asst Commr Revenue |
$178,227.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Transportation |
Elwood Kristine Vieth |
Engineer Princ Admin Transp |
$178,227.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Health |
Desai Jay |
Epidemiologist Program Manager |
$178,227.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Minge Ahna B |
Human Services Manager 5 |
$178,227.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Human Services |
Grumdahl Eric I |
Asst Commr Human Services |
$178,227.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Administration |
Christensen Stacie E |
State Prog Admin Manager |
$178,227.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Kisch Liza Ann |
Tech College Faculty |
$178,227.29 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Krebs Ron |
Professor |
$178,220.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Shah Hiral A |
State University Faculty |
$178,216.79 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Hartmann Phd Douglas |
Professor |
$178,214.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Mitchell Kelly L |
Asst Commr Corrections |
$178,205.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Department of Public Safety |
Baillif James T |
State Patrol Trooper |
$178,203.00 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2021 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Wolden Diane M |
Community College Faculty |
$178,183.04 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Ward Troy Glenn |
State University Faculty |
$178,182.91 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Kelley Michael J |
Jud District Administrator A |
$178,182.88 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2021 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Newton Darrell |
Mnscu Administrator 14 |
$178,176.86 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Heller Ken |
Professor |
$178,176.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Webster Bruce Douglas |
Public Defense Info Tech Sp 5 |
$178,172.80 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Routa Timothy Neil |
Public Defense Info Tech Sp 5 |
$178,172.80 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Miranda Terence Matthew |
Public Defense Info Tech Sp 5 |
$178,172.80 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Hudson William C |
State University Faculty |
$178,166.02 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Investment Board |
Bruggeman Sara Lommel |
Investment Officer |
$178,161.06 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Mason Jesse L |
Mnscu Administrator 10 |
$178,154.54 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Mcdonald Jeffrey E |
It Mgr 3-It Multidiscipline |
$178,152.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2020 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Hustoles Paul J |
State University Faculty |
$178,148.85 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Gurvich Vadim J |
Research Director 1 |
$178,145.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Hagans Elnora M |
Registered Nurse Advanced Prac |
$178,142.17 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Kersten Daniel John |
Professor |
$178,116.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Huls Sean Claude |
Police Chief Umd |
$178,110.40 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
Department of Corrections |
Whited Stephen J |
Corr Officer 3 |
$178,106.56 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Anderson Randal Lee |
Systems Architect |
$178,095.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Pinkney Pastrana Jill Andrea |
Dean |
$178,082.02 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Rodriguez-Figueroa Dds Ms Carolina |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$178,057.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2018 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Nielsen Brent A |
Msuaasf Range E |
$178,050.21 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Bergengren Audrey Christine |
Mnscu Administrator 11 |
$178,042.71 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Johnson-Lind Joy L |
Hc Dir 1-Health Care Admin |
$178,020.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Carlson Keith William |
Fin Dir 1-Fin Gnrlst |
$178,020.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Kelley Michael J |
Jud District Administrator A |
$178,006.75 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Mishra Anant Abhijit |
Associate Professor |
$178,000.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Jensen David Lynn |
Gift Officer 4B |
$178,000.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Johansen Laurie J |
State University Faculty |
$177,998.94 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Hadidi Rassule |
Mnscu Administrator 11 |
$177,996.96 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Nwokoro Uzoma |
Registered Nurse |
$177,995.65 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
MN Management & Budget |
Moore Paul Bennett |
Agency Chief Financial Officer |
$177,992.65 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
MN Management & Budget |
Lam Young Melissa L |
Asst Commr Mn Mgmt & Budget |
$177,992.65 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
MN Management & Budget |
Stallings Priscilla |
Asst Commr Mn Mgmt & Budget |
$177,992.64 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Erdman Arthur G |
Professor |
$177,990.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2022 |
Department of Natural Resources |
Nordseth Jr Gary L |
Nr Dist Supv - Enforcement |
$177,958.42 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Housing Finance Agency |
Robinson Rachel C |
Deputy Commr Housing Finance |
$177,957.10 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Kittelson David B |
Professor |
$177,953.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Peterson Lisa Ann |
Professor |
$177,937.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2021 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Lindahl-Pfieffer Sarah R |
Jud District Administrator C |
$177,930.02 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Kenney Melissa |
Administrative Manager 2 |
$177,923.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2018 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Gaalswyk Terry Burdell |
Mnsccupresident/Vice Chanc Ii |
$177,921.44 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Mcallister Eric Patrick |
Tech College Faculty |
$177,921.07 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Reilly Edward C |
Mnscu Administrator 10 |
$177,919.86 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Tasca Amy Ward |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$177,906.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Department of Corrections |
Miles Eddie |
Asst Commr Corrections |
$177,905.62 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Department of Natural Resources |
Hatlestad Wayne A |
Nr Dist Supv - Enforcement |
$177,893.32 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Call Kathleen Thiede |
Professor |
$177,887.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Call Kathleen Thiede |
Professor |
$177,887.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Hayes Michelle Margaret |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,876.30 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Allex Erica |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,876.30 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Gonnerman Daniel James |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,876.30 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Nixdorf Donald R |
Professor |
$177,857.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Muhich Mark A |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,855.00 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Carey Erin |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,855.00 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Krogstad Jordan |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,855.00 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Grogin William R |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,855.00 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Legislative Coordinating Commission |
Johnson Mark W |
Legis Com/Ofc Executives |
$177,853.97 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Horn Stacey Snider |
Professor |
$177,853.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Office of Attorney General |
Voigt David S |
M4 (Attorney General's Office) |
$177,849.20 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Department of Education |
Sams Linda S |
State Prog Admin Manager Prin |
$177,848.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2020 |
Department of Public Safety |
Langer Matthew C |
State Patrol Chief |
$177,842.64 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Lewis Nantawan B |
State University Faculty |
$177,828.15 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Hedlund Mark J |
Building Svcs Manager |
$177,811.56 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Derby Jeffrey J |
Professor |
$177,808.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Senate |
Mueller Daniel L |
Lead Fiscal Analyst |
$177,805.50 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Fredrickson Joann |
State University Faculty |
$177,798.63 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Birnbaum Angela |
Professor |
$177,797.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Casper Jr Kenneth J |
Information Technology Spec 5 |
$177,795.44 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Ehlke Nancy Jo |
Professor |
$177,787.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Dwyer Dan |
Fin Mgr 3-Bdg & Fpa |
$177,786.95 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Legislative Coordinating Commission |
Inman Ryan S |
Legis Com/Ofc Executives |
$177,782.04 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Hommes Susan M |
Ad Mgr 3-Planned Giving |
$177,778.22 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Lawrence Lesa D |
Msuaasf Range E |
$177,778.04 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Suryanarayanan Raj |
Professor |
$177,770.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Brennan Timothy Andres |
Professor |
$177,767.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Looman Wendy Sue |
Professor |
$177,747.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Sanders Mark |
Senior Fellow |
$177,744.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Askegaard Erik J |
Jud District Court Judge |
$177,735.48 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Kucera Amy Lynn |
Human Resources Director 2 |
$177,735.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Swessinger Matthew J |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$177,729.75 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Department of Corrections |
Robinson Karen M |
General Counsel 3 |
$177,726.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Castro Leonardo |
Jud District Court Chief Judge |
$177,726.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Cuzzo Michael James |
Jud District Court Judge |
$177,726.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Mark Kevin F |
Jud District Court Chief Judge |
$177,726.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Yon Tamara L |
Jud District Court Chief Judge |
$177,726.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Barnette Toddrick S |
Jud District Court Chief Judge |
$177,726.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Anderson Gregory J |
Jud District Court Chief Judge |
$177,726.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |