Ramsey County, Minnesota / Social Services

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Social Services

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

The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2025, this agency had 871 employees with median total compensation of $87,862; the highest distinct record was $231,004.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $67.5M
Employees: 871
Median total: $87,862
Highest record: $231,004

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$78$140,073+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 871 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,862) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $71,397 (92%)
Overtime — $4,641 (6%)
Other — $1,404 (2%)
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

$17,638

$56,708

$87,862

$103,651

$114,650

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,650 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,638. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Social Worker Senior

244 · $96,213

Residential Counselor

98 · $63,573

Social Worker

52 · $51,524

Social Worker Principal

43 · $109,198

Child Protection Worker

43 · $74,245

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2021	$71.9M —	1,090 —	$68,119 —
2022	$52.7M ▼ 26.7%	704 ▼ 35.4%	$81,977 ▲ 20.3%
2023	$53.3M ▲ 1.1%	733 ▲ 4.1%	$83,264 ▲ 1.6%
2024	$60.1M ▲ 12.8%	829 ▲ 13.1%	$84,215 ▲ 1.1%
2025	$67.5M ▲ 12.2%	871 ▲ 5.1%	$87,862 ▲ 4.3%

Record list

Employees

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Wa Xiong

Social Worker Principal/Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,795

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $106,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,795
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2018-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Sup
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/ADS/CaseManagement4
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Wa Xiong works as a Social Worker Principal for Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Wa earned $106,795 in 2025. They are represented by Sup.

Amanda Lopez

Child Protection Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,582

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $93,407
Overtime: $13,175
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,582
Hourly rate: $49
Hire date: 2008-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/Case Management2
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Amanda Lopez works as a Child Protection Worker Senior for Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $106,582 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Jasmine Mccoy

Mental Health Practitioner/Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,476

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $88,725
Overtime: $17,615
Other pay: $137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,476
Hourly rate: $40
Hire date: 2020-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MHC/ClinicalTherapy
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jasmine Mccoy works as a Mental Health Practitioner for Social Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Jasmine earned $106,476 in 2025. Union affiliation: Chs.

Carol Vandergon

Child Protection Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,369

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $100,619
Overtime: $5,750
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,369
Hourly rate: $49
Hire date: 2015-12-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/InvestDiffResponse2
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Feb 4, 2026

Carol Vandergon works as a Child Protection Worker Senior for Social Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Carol earned $106,369 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Vanessa Downs

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$106,132

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $102,751
Overtime: $3,381
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,132
Hourly rate: $47
Hire date: 2012-01-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/AdultSup/AMHIntake
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Vanessa Downs is a Social Worker Senior at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,132. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Angel Gonzalez-Mitchell

Social Worker 4/Social Services

2024 total comp

$106,121

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,121
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2002-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Sup
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MnChoices/Assessment4
Earn Code: 711
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Social Services, Angel Gonzalez-Mitchell serves as a Social Worker 4 within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,121. Their bargaining unit is Sup.

Jamal Abokor

Social Worker Principal/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,996

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,996
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2005-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Sup
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MnChoices/Assessment8
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jamal Abokor is a Social Worker Principal at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,996. Union affiliation: Sup.

Jill Whitney

Social Worker Principal/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,867

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $95,177
Overtime: $10,510
Other pay: $179
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,867
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2020-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MnChoices/Assessment3
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jill Whitney works as a Social Worker Principal for Social Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Jill earned $105,867 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Nenise Smith

Social Worker Principal/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,828

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,828
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2006-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Sup
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/AdoptionGuardianship
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Nenise Smith works as a Social Worker Principal for Social Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Nenise earned $105,828 in 2025. Union affiliation: Sup.

Wendy Hull

Social Services Appeals Spclst/Social Services

2024 total comp

$105,786

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,786
Hourly rate: $51
Hire date: 2002-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/ADS/SpecialityUnit
Earn Code: 711
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Jan 3, 2025

Wendy Hull holds the role of Social Services Appeals Spclst at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,786. Union affiliation: Chs.

Adeyemi Ayeni

Public Health Nurse/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,772

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,772
Hourly rate: $49
Hire date: 2012-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Ph
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MnChoices/Assessment4
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Adeyemi Ayeni works as a Public Health Nurse for Social Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Adeyemi earned $105,772 in 2025. They are represented by Ph.

Martha Zuniga

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,696

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $103,651
Overtime: $2,045
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,696
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2005-12-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/ADS/CSGProgram
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Martha Zuniga works as a Social Worker Senior for Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Martha earned $105,696 in 2025. They are represented by Chs.

Stacey Cotton

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,644

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,644
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 1990-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/ChildCareLicensing
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Social Services, Stacey Cotton serves as a Social Worker Senior within Health and Wellness. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,644. They are represented by Chs.

James Koepfer

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,575

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,575
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 1991-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/Child&AdultFosterCrLic
Earn Code: 811
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Apr 9, 2026

James Koepfer is a Social Worker Senior at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,575. Their bargaining unit is Chs.

Zoua Xiong

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,506

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,506
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 1990-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/ADS/CaseManagement2
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Social Services, Zoua Xiong serves as a Social Worker Senior within Health and Wellness. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,506. Union affiliation: Chs.

Maikim Nguyen

Child Protection Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,385

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,385
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2013-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/InvestDiffResponse2
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Social Services, Maikim Nguyen serves as a Child Protection Worker Senior within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,385. Union affiliation: Chs.

Barbara Machones

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,363

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,363
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2002-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MnChoices/Assessment1
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Barbara Machones works as a Social Worker Senior for Social Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $105,363 in 2025. They are represented by Chs.

Der Her

Social Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,307

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $105,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,307
Hourly rate: $52
Hire date: 2004-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/FosterCareLicensing
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Der Her holds the role of Social Worker Senior at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,307. Union affiliation: Chs.

Craig Ryd

Child Protection Worker Senior/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,226

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $104,470
Overtime: $756
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,226
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2010-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/CFS/Case Management3
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Craig Ryd is a Child Protection Worker Senior at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,226. Union affiliation: Chs.

Linda Taylor

Financial Worker 3/Social Services

2021 total comp

$105,223

Base pay: $71,678
Overtime: $3,859
Other pay: $29,686
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,223
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 1984-12-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CHS/Svcs/IMD/FamilyCaseMgmt3
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Nov 12, 2021

At Social Services, Linda Taylor serves as a Financial Worker 3. Hired in 1984, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,223. They are represented by Chs.

Peter O'Malia

Mental Health Supervisor/Social Services

2025 total comp

$105,213

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $104,871
Overtime: $140
Other pay: $202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,213
Hourly rate: $50
Hire date: 2017-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Sup
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/MHS/UrgentCare
Earn Code: 173
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Peter O'Malia holds the role of Mental Health Supervisor at Social Services within Health and Wellness. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,213. Union affiliation: Sup.

Heidi Osuagwu

Mental Health Professional/Social Services

2024 total comp

$105,156

Sub-department: Health and Wellness
Base pay: $89,268
Overtime: $15,888
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,156
Hourly rate: $45
Hire date: 2020-12-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Chs
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: SSD/AS/MHC/PersonRecoveryServ
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Heidi Osuagwu is a Mental Health Professional at Social Services within Health and Wellness. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $105,156. They are represented by Chs.