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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

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

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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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Liban Ahmed

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$79,082
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$66,448
Overtime
$12,633
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,082
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2016-12-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/Mnsure5
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Liban Ahmed serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,082. They are represented by Chs.

Patricia Jones

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$78,958
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$2,567
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,958
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2009-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/EmergPrograms-EA&EGA
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Patricia Jones works as a Eligibility Specialist Senior for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Patricia earned $78,958 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Naivasha-Zaire Salim

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$78,606
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$2,215
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,606
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2011-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/Mnsure3
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Naivasha-Zaire Salim serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,606. They are represented by Chs.

Michelle Boyden

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$78,584
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$2,193
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,584
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2007-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/IntakeUnit2
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Michelle Boyden serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,584. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Charlotte Twyford

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$78,538
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$71,979
Overtime
$6,559
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,538
Hourly rate
$35
Hire date
2016-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/CSS3CM-GRH-HCO-Waiver
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Charlotte Twyford is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,538. They are represented by Chs.

Loretta Whitehead

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,918
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$77,343
Overtime
$574
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,918
Hourly rate
$38
Hire date
2001-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/IntakeUnit1
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Loretta Whitehead serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,918. They are represented by Chs.

Ge Thao

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,896
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$53,317
Overtime
$24,580
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,896
Hourly rate
$27
Hire date
2024-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/Mnsure1
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Ge Thao is a Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,896. They are represented by Chs.

Jacorra Richardson

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,803
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$54,550
Overtime
$23,253
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,803
Hourly rate
$27
Hire date
2023-06-20
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
Active

Jacorra Richardson 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 $77,803. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Cynthia Olmedo

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,774
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$58,581
Overtime
$553
Other pay
$18,641
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,774
Hourly rate
$38
Hire date
2001-09-06
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
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active
Termination Date
Feb 26, 2026

Cynthia Olmedo holds the role of Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a part-time, 0.03 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,774. They are represented by Chs.

Tou Chue Moua

Eligibility Specialist/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,697
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$60,127
Overtime
$17,570
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,697
Hourly rate
$30
Hire date
2021-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/Mnsure5
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Tou Chue Moua holds the role of Eligibility Specialist at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,697. They are represented by Chs.

Sara Nott

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,302
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,017
Overtime
$1,217
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,302
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
1901-01-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/EmergPrograms-EA&EGA
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Sara Nott is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 1901 (about 124 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,302. Union affiliation: Chs.

Kelly Harris

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$77,110
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$719
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,110
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2012-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Kelly Harris works as a Eligibility Specialist Senior for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $77,110 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Jenny Chang

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,944
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$553
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,944
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2012-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/CSSIntakeAdultLTCF-GRH
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Jenny Chang holds the role of Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,944. They are represented by Chs.

Lisa Overland

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,856
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,856
Hourly rate
$38
Hire date
2004-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/FASTraining&QCTeam
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Lisa Overland serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,856. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Donna Legato

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,723
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$332
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,723
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2012-12-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/IntakeUnit1
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

At Financial Assistance Services, Donna Legato serves as a Eligibility Specialist Senior within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,723. Union affiliation: Chs.

Keith Kogler

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,565
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$74,747
Overtime
$1,818
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,565
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2015-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/LobbyTeam2
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Keith Kogler is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,565. They are represented by Chs.

Dia Yang

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,395
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$75,620
Overtime
$774
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,395
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2016-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/FASTraining&QCTeam
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Dia Yang holds the role of Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,395. Union affiliation: Chs.

Monica Phan

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,391
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,391
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2004-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/Mnsure2
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Monica Phan holds the role of Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,391. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Yer Vang

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,391
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,391
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2007-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/CSS6CM-HCO-Waiver
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Yer Vang is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,391. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Angela Walker

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,391
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$76,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,391
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2013-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
Kl

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/ResourceTrainers&Intake
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Angela Walker is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,391. Union affiliation: Chs.

Mary Proulx

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$76,159
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$75,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,159
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2013-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/SNAPCaseManagement1
Earn Code
734
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Mary Proulx works as a Eligibility Specialist Senior for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Mary earned $76,159 in 2025. They are represented by Chs.

Safiya Mohamed

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$75,903
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$75,081
Overtime
$822
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,903
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2015-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/FASTraining&QCTeam
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Safiya Mohamed is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,903. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Maly Xiong

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$75,796
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$75,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,796
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2017-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/MFIP-CCAP-AppealsCaseMng
Earn Code
811
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Maly Xiong works as a Eligibility Specialist Senior for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Maly earned $75,796 in 2025. They are represented by Chs.

Pa Vue

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$75,620
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$75,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,620
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2013-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/IntakeUnit1
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Pa Vue is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,620. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Abdisalan Dirshe

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$75,166
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$75,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,166
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2016-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/CSSIntakeAdultLTCF-GRH
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Abdisalan Dirshe is a Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,166. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Janet Owens

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$75,029
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$73,760
Overtime
$1,239
Other pay
$31
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,029
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2018-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
Fasd/Mfip-Ccap-Bsf1
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Janet Owens holds the role of Eligibility Specialist Senior at Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,029. They are represented by Chs.

Sandra Plair

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$74,966
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$73,465
Overtime
$1,501
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,966
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2017-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/IntakeUnit3
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Sandra Plair works as a Eligibility Specialist Senior for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Sandra earned $74,966 in 2025. They are represented by Chs.

Chasity Brown

Eligibility Specialist Senior/Financial Assistance Services

2025 total comp
$74,323
Sub-department
Health and Wellness
Base pay
$73,578
Overtime
$745
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,323
Hourly rate
$37
Hire date
2014-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2
FASD/LobbyTeam2
Earn Code
102
Empl Record
0
Pay Status
Active

Chasity Brown works as a Eligibility Specialist Senior for Financial Assistance Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Chasity earned $74,323 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Chs.