Agency file

Sheriff

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

The Sheriff provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 466 employees with median total compensation of $94,397; the highest distinct record was $241,484.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $42.8M
Employees: 466
Median total: $94,397
Highest record: $241,484

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$236$185,698+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 466 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,397) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $76,036 (83%)
Overtime — $10,128 (11%)
Other — $5,651 (6%)
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

$20,567

$66,667

$94,397

$115,439

$148,301

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $148,301 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,567. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Deputy Sheriff

167 · $108,548

Correctional Officer 2(Gen'l Duty)

108 · $89,850

Correctional Officer 1(Gen'l Duty)

59 · $34,990

Commnty Service Officer

26 · $57,166

Correctional Officer-Sergeant

17 · $117,120

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 4 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2022	$36.2M —	586 —	$70,279 —
2023	$37M ▲ 2.3%	515 ▼ 12.1%	$76,317 ▲ 8.6%
2024	$38M ▲ 2.8%	467 ▼ 9.3%	$85,464 ▲ 12.0%
2025	$42.8M ▲ 12.5%	466 ▼ 0.2%	$94,397 ▲ 10.5%

Compare

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.

Sheriff's Office Ramsey County, Minnesota99% match
Corrections Department Minnesota76% match
Court Services Division Cook County, Illinois59% match
Sheriff's Office (001) City of Baltimore59% match
Sheriff City and County of San Francisco58% match
Sheriff Los Angeles County57% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Douglas Haider

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$147,035

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $99,512
Overtime: $33,630
Other pay: $13,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,035
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2006-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tds
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Contract Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Douglas Haider works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $147,035 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Tds.

Kevin Vanderhyde

Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$146,723

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $123,684
Overtime: $21,910
Other pay: $1,128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,723
Hourly rate: $55
Hire date: 1999-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tsg
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/CrtSec/Main
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Kevin Vanderhyde is a Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $146,723. Union affiliation: Tsg.

David Penson

Correctional Officer 2(Gen'l Duty)/Sheriff

2023 total comp

$146,202

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $59,276
Overtime: $34,790
Other pay: $52,136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,202
Hourly rate: $41
Hire date: 2000-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tco
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/ADC
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Sep 4, 2023

David Penson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2(Gen'l Duty) at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2023, their total compensation was $146,202. Union affiliation: Tco.

David Rossman

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$144,983

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $99,693
Overtime: $36,748
Other pay: $8,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,983
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2004-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tds
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Transports & Hospital
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

David Rossman holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,983. Their bargaining unit is Tds.

Scott Brommerich

Correctional Officer-Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$144,698

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $107,187
Overtime: $37,511
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,698
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2001-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tc3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/ADC/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Scott Brommerich works as a Correctional Officer-Sergeant for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Scott earned $144,698 in 2025. They are represented by Tc3.

Chy Nou Lee

Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$144,617

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $136,505
Overtime: $7,371
Other pay: $741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,617
Hourly rate: $55
Hire date: 2001-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tsg
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/AD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Chy Nou Lee is a Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $144,617. Their bargaining unit is Tsg.

Pao Lee

Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$143,105

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $119,586
Overtime: $14,549
Other pay: $8,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,105
Hourly rate: $60
Hire date: 1998-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tsg
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Court Security
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Pao Lee holds the role of Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,105. Union affiliation: Tsg.

Renaldo Walker Jr

Correctional Officer 3(Gen'l Duty)/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$142,594

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $103,915
Overtime: $37,752
Other pay: $927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,594
Hourly rate: $47
Hire date: 2006-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tc3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/ADC/ADC
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Sheriff, Renaldo Walker Jr serves as a Correctional Officer 3(Gen'l Duty) within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,594. Their bargaining unit is Tc3.

Merci Dahedl

Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$142,483

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $78,963
Overtime: $9,561
Other pay: $53,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,483
Hourly rate: $53
Hire date: 2014-08-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tsg
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Felony Apprehension
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Jul 31, 2025

Merci Dahedl is a Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,483. Union affiliation: Tsg.

Jeremy Bolen

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$142,019

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $122,383
Overtime: $6,035
Other pay: $13,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,019
Hourly rate: $65
Hire date: 2005-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Patrol Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jeremy Bolen works as a Deputy Sheriff Commander for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $142,019 in 2025. Union affiliation: Lts.

Darren Tuerk

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$141,306

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $120,701
Overtime: $4,255
Other pay: $16,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,306
Hourly rate: $68
Hire date: 2014-08-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Admin & Support
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Darren Tuerk holds the role of Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,306. Union affiliation: Lts.

Jeremy Brodin

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$141,294

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $94,000
Overtime: $33,385
Other pay: $13,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,294
Hourly rate: $48
Hire date: 1901-01-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tds
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Contract Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jeremy Brodin holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 1901, they have about 124 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,294. Union affiliation: Tds.

Jeremy Bolen

Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$140,639

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $123,684
Overtime: $16,350
Other pay: $604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,639
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2005-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tsg
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jeremy Bolen is a Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $140,639. They are represented by Tsg.

Dale Sommerhause

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$140,058

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $127,606
Overtime: $3,252
Other pay: $9,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,058
Hourly rate: $75
Hire date: 1986-08-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Court Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Sheriff, Dale Sommerhause serves as a Deputy Sheriff Commander within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,058. They are represented by Lts.

Scott Brommerich

Correctional Officer 3(Gen'l Duty)/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$139,968

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $99,908
Overtime: $39,194
Other pay: $866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,968
Hourly rate: $48
Hire date: 2001-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Tc3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Sheriff/ADC/ADC
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Scott Brommerich works as a Correctional Officer 3(Gen'l Duty) for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Scott earned $139,968 in 2024. They are represented by Tc3.