| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2023 |
Department of Commerce |
Dreier Julia |
Deputy Commr Commerce |
$167,854.40 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Department of Human Services |
Birisi Patrick Masiasia |
Registered Nurse |
$167,850.10 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Nagar Richa |
Professor |
$167,850.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Raval Priti C |
Information Technology Spec 5 |
$167,846.90 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Yang Khay Tou |
Information Technology Spec 4 |
$167,841.68 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Chadda Nidhi |
Hr Mgr 2-Generalist |
$167,836.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2020 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Gitzen John P |
Information Technology Spec 4 |
$167,835.84 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Dennison Gail Marie |
M&C Dir 1 |
$167,835.20 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Robinson Kloos Jennie Jean |
Administrative Manager 3 |
$167,831.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Herath Jayantha |
State University Faculty |
$167,827.53 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2021 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Richardson Kristin A |
State University Faculty |
$167,825.26 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Spitzenberger David M |
Information Technology Spec 4 |
$167,818.44 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Madson Kirk |
It Mgr 2-Devops Engineering |
$167,817.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Dorfman Kevin |
Professor |
$167,812.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Barott Bruce D |
Systems Architect |
$167,808.83 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Vacek Joe Brian |
It Mgr 3-It Multidiscipline |
$167,806.60 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Moses Philip Hassan |
Behavior Modification Asst |
$167,799.80 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Kanzenbach Todd L |
Msuaasf Range E |
$167,795.79 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Uehling Jeannine R |
Tech College Faculty |
$167,795.71 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Mayr Christopher R |
Gift Officer 4A |
$167,795.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Mayr Christopher R |
Gift Officer 4A |
$167,795.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Hackel Ben |
Professor |
$167,789.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Kanzenbach Todd L |
Msuaasf Range E |
$167,787.87 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Department of Employment and Economic Development |
Steffensmeier Deanna E |
Rehabilitation Couns Career |
$167,787.66 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Department of Human Services |
Nordquist Julie Renee |
Psych Adv Practice Reg Nurse |
$167,782.12 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Public Safety |
Respet Matthew Philippe |
State Patrol Lieutenant |
$167,779.31 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Department of Health |
Desai Jay |
Epidemiologist Program Manager |
$167,775.36 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Mcgee Sarah |
Sr. Associate General Counsel |
$167,775.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Beane Lisa L |
Sr. Associate General Counsel |
$167,775.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Vogt Melissa |
Sr. Associate General Counsel |
$167,775.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2023 |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Chalupsky Paulina |
Registered Nurse Advanced Prac |
$167,769.80 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Hook Richard |
State University Faculty |
$167,766.85 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Transportation |
Rudeen Erik Christian |
State Prog Admin Manager |
$167,765.17 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2020 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Saraph Jayant V |
State University Faculty |
$167,763.90 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Meyer Phar Pepper Nicole |
Hc Mgr 3-Clinical Pharmacy |
$167,757.51 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Board of Public Defense |
Baldwin Laura |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$167,757.30 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Homans Frances Reed |
Professor |
$167,732.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Lim Hubert Hyungil |
Professor |
$167,725.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Moss Jd Phd Margaret P |
Associate Dean |
$167,722.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Alexander Nicola A |
Associate Dean |
$167,701.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Senate |
Ludeman Cal R |
Secretary Of The Senate |
$167,694.63 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Tasca Amy Ward |
Clinical Associate Professor |
$167,693.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Maturo-Hilt Kimberly Ann |
Information Syst Director |
$167,683.36 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2021 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Kim Sung C |
State University Faculty |
$167,679.13 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Karch Andrew Jonathan |
Professor |
$167,665.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2022 |
Department of Health |
Kelly Margaret M |
Deputy Commr Health |
$167,662.28 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
Department of Corrections |
Rothstein Donald M |
Corr Investigation Ass't Dir 1 |
$167,656.02 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Finzel Barry Craig |
Professor |
$167,644.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2021 |
Department of Transportation |
Mohn James Reuben |
Engineer Administrative |
$167,640.78 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Armitage Ian M |
Professor |
$167,628.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Sheaffer Craig C |
Professor |
$167,620.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Elison Jed T |
Professor |
$167,617.74 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Siminoe Judith Penrod |
Mnscu Administrator 8 |
$167,605.97 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Deris Aaron R |
State University Faculty |
$167,599.34 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Habib Abo-El-Yazeed |
State University Faculty |
$167,584.16 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Minnesota Zoo |
Cowen Amy Ritter |
Zoo Deputy Director |
$167,570.78 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Mcgehee Richard P |
Professor |
$167,567.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Hayes Nora |
M&C Dir 1-Comm Gen |
$167,565.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2018 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Chunduri Sharmila |
Information Technology Spec 5 |
$167,561.62 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2018 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Chunduri Sharmila |
Information Technology Spec 4 |
$167,561.62 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Liang Yuying |
Professor |
$167,561.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Teyssier Christian |
Professor |
$167,559.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2017 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Guvenli Turgut H |
State University Faculty |
$167,551.95 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
University of Minnesota |
Kuhns Kelly Joann |
Audit Manager-General Audit |
$167,548.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Graves William Xavier |
State University Faculty |
$167,546.02 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Lenertz Sara Horne |
State Univ Adjuct Unit |
$167,543.65 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Department of Public Safety |
Engum Michael S |
State Patrol Lieutenant |
$167,539.46 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Carlson Stacy Ann |
Jud Deputy District Admin C |
$167,531.13 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
University of Minnesota |
Moser Helen |
Senior Lecturer |
$167,529.66 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Legislative Coordinating Commission |
Lenertz Karen L |
Legis Com/Ofc Managers |
$167,526.94 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Delcaro Peter |
Community College Faculty |
$167,525.88 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2021 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Supanvanij Janikan |
State University Faculty |
$167,525.72 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Lawrenz Frances P |
Associate Vice President |
$167,520.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2021 |
Department of Natural Resources |
Colvin Steven E |
Nr Asst Division Director |
$167,513.05 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Wilcox Matthew Martin |
General Counsel 1 |
$167,507.32 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota IT Services |
Miron Scott J |
Systems Supervisor |
$167,506.08 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Nawrot Elizabeth Shannon |
Mnscu Administrator 10 |
$167,505.82 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Fosnacht Donald R |
Research Director 1 |
$167,504.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2024 |
Board of Public Defense |
Prahl Laura |
Public Defense Managing Attrny |
$167,480.31 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2017 |
University of Minnesota |
Lando Harry A |
Professor |
$167,465.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2018 |
University of Minnesota |
Lando Harry A |
Professor |
$167,465.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2017 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Vanoverbeke Deborah |
State University Faculty |
$167,463.40 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Supreme Court |
Ryan Timothy T |
Jud Child Support Magistrate |
$167,448.99 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Supreme Court |
Tollefson Daniel A |
Jud Child Support Magistrate |
$167,448.94 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Supreme Court |
Knutson Jennifer Ruth |
Jud Child Support Magistrate |
$167,448.94 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2024 |
Minnesota Judicial Branch |
Watchke-Koranne James Allen |
Jud Referee |
$167,448.94 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2025 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Bleifield Elaina M |
Mnscu Administrator 9 |
$167,445.68 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2023 |
University of Minnesota |
Bruett Jt |
Administrative Director 1 |
$167,441.00 |
University of Minnesota |
| 2022 |
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities |
Berndt Ross H |
Mnscu Vice Chancellor |
$167,438.45 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Florey James B |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Halbrooks Jill Flaskamp |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Schellhas Heidi S |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Ross Kevin |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Connolly Francis J |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Smith Tracy Marie |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Bratvold Diane |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Hooten Carol A |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Johnson Matthew E |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Reyes Jr Peter Michael |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |
| 2019 |
Court of Appeals |
Rodenberg John R |
Jud Court Of Appeals Judge |
$167,437.92 |
Minnesota Management and Budget |