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State Program Administrative Principal

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

27 employees hold this title in Administration Department. Median total compensation for the role is $88,613, above the department median of $71,002.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $88,613
Agency median: $71,002
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$19,411$97,738+

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How total compensation varies among the 27 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Principal is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Administration Department, the median of $88,613 ranks #27 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Secretary of State

$110,305 · 1

Housing Finance Agency

$100,631 · 3

Public Employees Retire Associate

$99,090 · 2

Emergency Medical Services Office

$98,934 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$98,669 · 4

Racing Commission

$97,734 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$97,734 · 7

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,734 · 47

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$97,650 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$97,160 · 32

Cannabis Management Office

$96,533 · 9

Minnesota IT Services

$95,613 · 6

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Principal role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jacqueline Ferguson

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2024 total comp

$93,491

Sub-department: Property & Casualty
Base pay: $93,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,491
Hire date: 2020-12-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacqueline Ferguson holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Administration Department within Property & Casualty. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,491. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Bald

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2024 total comp

$93,491

Sub-department: Property & Casualty
Base pay: $93,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,491
Hire date: 2002-02-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Bald works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Administration Department within Property & Casualty. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Adam earned $93,491 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daha Gobdoon

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$92,689

Sub-department: Translations Office
Base pay: $91,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,689
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daha Gobdoon works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Administration Department within Translations Office. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Daha earned $92,689 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Baack

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$92,081

Sub-department: Fleet and Surplus Services
Base pay: $92,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,081
Hire date: 2013-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristin Baack works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Administration Department within Fleet and Surplus Services. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Kristin earned $92,081 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ellen Jaquette

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$91,230

Sub-department: Data Practices Office
Base pay: $91,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,230
Hire date: 2019-05-14
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ellen Jaquette works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Administration Department within Data Practices Office. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Ellen earned $91,230 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marque Garczynski

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$90,560

Sub-department: Construction Services
Base pay: $90,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,560
Hire date: 2017-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Administration Department, Marque Garczynski serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Construction Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,560. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aron Marks

State Program Administrative Principal/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$89,942

Sub-department: Healthcare Product & Service
Base pay: $89,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,942
Hire date: 2023-10-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aron Marks works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Administration Department within Healthcare Product & Service. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Aron earned $89,942 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.