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Ramsey County, Minnesota / County Attorney

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County Attorney

Source file: Ramsey County, Minnesota — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The County Attorney is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 413 employees with median total compensation of $79,386; the highest distinct record was $225,001.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$34.3M
Employees
413
Median total
$79,386
Highest record
$225,001

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 413 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,386) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$81,894 (99%)
  • Overtime$363 (0%)
  • Other$826 (1%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$14,645
$60,486
$79,386
$103,827
$152,885

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $152,885 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $14,645. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 5 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2021
$269.2K
23
$11,716
2022
$29.6M
10883.5%
431
1773.9%
$68,075
481.0%
2023
$31.1M
5.0%
429
0.5%
$72,149
6.0%
2024
$31.4M
1.0%
444
3.5%
$71,725
0.6%
2025
$34.3M
9.4%
413
7.0%
$79,386
10.7%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Colin Haley

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$147,558
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,558
Hourly rate
$73
Hire date
2008-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active
Termination Date
Apr 6, 2026

At County Attorney, Colin Haley serves as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,558. Their bargaining unit is 8At.

Thomas Ragatz

Assistant County Attorney 4/County Attorney

2023 total comp
$147,259
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$119,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,632
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,259
Hourly rate
$76
Hire date
2007-03-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Retired
Termination Date
Sep 12, 2023

Thomas Ragatz works as a Assistant County Attorney 4 for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $147,259 in 2023. They are represented by 8At.

Kathleen Ritter

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$147,236
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,236
Hourly rate
$73
Hire date
2023-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Civil/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Kathleen Ritter is a Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $147,236. Union affiliation: 8At.

Patrick Mccarthy

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,762
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,580
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,762
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2012-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/PreTrialJustice/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Patrick Mccarthy is a Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,762. Their bargaining unit is 8At.

Madelyn Adams

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,762
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,580
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,762
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2022-07-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Juvenile/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active
Termination Date
Feb 3, 2026

At County Attorney, Madelyn Adams serves as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,762. Their bargaining unit is 8At.

George Joyer

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,762
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,580
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,762
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2011-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Juvenile/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At County Attorney, George Joyer serves as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,762. They are represented by 8At.

Ambrosia Mosby-Velasco

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,600
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,600
Hourly rate
$73
Hire date
2021-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/ChSuppt/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Ambrosia Mosby-Velasco holds the role of Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,600. Union affiliation: 8At.

Jennifer Cooklock

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2009-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/ChSuppt/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Jennifer Cooklock is a Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,482. Union affiliation: 8At.

Amy Edwall

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2013-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Amy Edwall holds the role of Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,482. They are represented by 8At.

Nelson Rhodus

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2010-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Nelson Rhodus is a Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,482. They are represented by 8At.

Shanika Alston

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2017-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Civil/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At County Attorney, Shanika Alston serves as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,482. Their bargaining unit is 8At.

Hassan Tahir

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2014-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At County Attorney, Hassan Tahir serves as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,482. Their bargaining unit is 8At.

Nori Wieder

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2022-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Juvenile/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Nori Wieder holds the role of Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,482. Their bargaining unit is 8At.

Somah Yarney

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2003-02-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Somah Yarney works as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Somah earned $146,482 in 2025. They are represented by 8At.

Saraswati Singh

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$146,482
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$145,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,482
Hourly rate
$70
Hire date
2018-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Saraswati Singh holds the role of Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,482. They are represented by 8At.

Eric Willems

Cty Attorney Division Director - Admin-Uncl/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$143,954
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$141,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,735
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,954
Hourly rate
$68
Hire date
2016-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Admin
Earn Code
712
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Eric Willems is a Cty Attorney Division Director - Admin-Uncl at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,954. Union affiliation: Unr.

Mark Haase

Assistant County Attorney 3 - Uncl/County Attorney

2023 total comp
$143,872
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$142,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,872
Hourly rate
$69
Hire date
2004-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Admin
Earn Code
111
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At County Attorney, Mark Haase serves as a Assistant County Attorney 3 - Uncl within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $143,872. They are represented by Unr.

Tracey Olson

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$143,457
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$141,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,457
Hourly rate
$73
Hire date
2007-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/ChSuppt/Attys
Earn Code
720
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Tracey Olson works as a Assistant County Attorney-Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Tracey earned $143,457 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8At.

Elisabeth Brady

Assistant County Attorney 3/County Attorney

2023 total comp
$143,334
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$141,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,738
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,334
Hourly rate
$69
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Civil/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Leave

Elisabeth Brady holds the role of Assistant County Attorney 3 at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2023, their total compensation was $143,334. They are represented by Unr.

James Spannbauer

Management Analysis Supervisor/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$142,123
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$141,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$274
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,123
Hourly rate
$68
Hire date
1991-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Admin
Earn Code
734
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

James Spannbauer holds the role of Management Analysis Supervisor at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,123. Union affiliation: Unr.

Artem Bunin

Assistant County Attorney-Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp
$142,109
Sub-department
Safety and Justice
Base pay
$140,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,109
Hourly rate
$73
Hire date
2016-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8At
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
CoAtty/Trial/Attys
Earn Code
723
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Artem Bunin is a Assistant County Attorney-Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,109. Their bargaining unit is 8At.