Ramsey County, Minnesota / Financial Assistance Services

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Financial Assistance Services

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

The Financial Assistance Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 485 employees with median total compensation of $55,539; the highest distinct record was $166,625.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $27.4M
Employees: 485
Median total: $55,539
Highest record: $166,625

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$655$118,381+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 485 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,539) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $53,067 (94%)
Overtime — $3,075 (5%)
Other — $429 (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

$13,939

$36,323

$55,539

$76,723

$90,360

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $90,360 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $13,939. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Eligibility Specialist

286 · $51,957

Eligibility Specialist Senior

108 · $79,454

Administrative Assistant

42 · $52,019

Eligibility Specialist Supervisor

31 · $89,457

Human Services Manager

6 · $113,048

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.

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Lauren Wilkinson

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$15,269

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $14,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,269
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2025-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/ResourceTrainers&Intake
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Jan 23, 2026

Lauren Wilkinson holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,269. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Vickie Lor

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$15,017

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $13,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,434
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,017
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2023-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/IntakeUnit3
Earn Code: 902
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 17, 2025

Vickie Lor is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $15,017. Union affiliation: Chs.

Steven Rethwisch

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$14,885

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $14,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,885
Hourly rate: $41
Hire date: 1984-03-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/IntakeUnit1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jun 6, 2025

Steven Rethwisch holds the role of Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a part-time, 0.03 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,885. Union affiliation: Chs.

Jacqueline Roman

Administrative Assistant/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$14,822

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $14,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,822
Hourly rate: $22
Hire date: 2024-12-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Apr 29, 2025

Jacqueline Roman holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.03 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,822. They are represented by Chs.

Danyell Ryan

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$14,387

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $13,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,387
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2025-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/Mnsure3
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Aug 21, 2025

Danyell Ryan works as a Eligibility Specialist for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Danyell earned $14,387 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Curtesha Jones

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$14,286

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $13,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,286
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2025-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/CallCenter&SNAPCaseMngm
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Sep 5, 2025

At Financial Assistance Services, Curtesha Jones serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,286. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Megan Chan

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$14,005

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $9,056
Overtime: $2,018
Other pay: $2,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,005
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2014-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/Mnsure3
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jan 28, 2025

Megan Chan holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,005. Union affiliation: Chs.

Nabil Mohamed

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$13,939

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $13,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,939
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2016-05-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jun 9, 2025

At Financial Assistance Services, Nabil Mohamed serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.03 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,939. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Angela Tabolich

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$13,814

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $13,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,814
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2018-09-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: May 27, 2025

Angela Tabolich is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.03 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $13,814. They are represented by Chs.

Amber Chwialkowski

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$13,742

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $13,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,742
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2023-10-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Mar 31, 2026

Amber Chwialkowski is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.03 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $13,742. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Leslie Diaz

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$12,329

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $11,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,329
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2024-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Fasd/Mfip-Ccap-Bsf1
Earn Code: 111
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 6, 2025

Leslie Diaz holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,329. They are represented by Chs.

Debbra Dekarske

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$12,269

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $12,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,269
Hourly rate: $41
Hire date: 1984-04-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/LobbyTeam1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 31, 2025

At Financial Assistance Services, Debbra Dekarske serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working part-time, 0.03 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,269. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Doua Thao

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$11,981

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $9,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,981
Hourly rate: $24
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Zong

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/ResourceTrainers&Intake
Earn Code: 902
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Feb 19, 2025

Doua Thao is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,981. Union affiliation: Chs.

Arefat Musa

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$11,941

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $11,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,941
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/Mnsure2
Earn Code: 905
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 25, 2025

At Financial Assistance Services, Arefat Musa serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,941. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Laurann Fandrick

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp

$10,595

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $10,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,595
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2024-10-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Mar 30, 2026

At Financial Assistance Services, Laurann Fandrick serves as a Eligibility Specialist within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.03 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,595. They are represented by Chs.