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Planner Principal State

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

5 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $97,734, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees
5
Total payroll
$482.5K
Role median
$97,734
Agency median
$80,497
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This role across Minnesota

Planner Principal State is held in 28 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $97,734 ranks #4 of 28.

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

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Employees with this title

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Jennifer Ostlund

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,078
Sub-department
Emergency Preparednss Resp Stf
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,344
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,078
Hire date
2008-05-05
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
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Ostlund is a Planner Principal State at Agriculture Department within Emergency Preparednss Resp Stf. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,078. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Gruenes

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$98,213
Sub-department
Ag Finance Staff
Base pay
$98,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,213
Hire date
2014-04-30
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
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Richard Gruenes serves as a Planner Principal State within Ag Finance Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,213. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Schaust

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Clean Water Technical Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-06-04
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
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jenny Schaust holds the role of Planner Principal State at Agriculture Department within Clean Water Technical Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Ostlie

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Energy&Environment Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2007-10-31
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
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, James Ostlie serves as a Planner Principal State within Energy&Environment Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Weinand

Planner Principal State/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$89,700
Sub-department
Emergency Preparednss Resp Stf
Base pay
$89,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,700
Hire date
2000-05-08
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
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Weinand holds the role of Planner Principal State at Agriculture Department within Emergency Preparednss Resp Stf. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,700. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.