Minnesota / Agriculture Department / State Program Administrative Manager Principal

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State Program Administrative Manager Principal

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

7 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $144,327, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $144,327
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Manager Principal is held in 31 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $144,327 ranks #6 of 31.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement Associate

$194,630 · 1

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$180,416 · 2

Commerce Department

$146,641 · 13

Revenue Department

$145,040 · 2

Water & Soil Resources Board

$144,327 · 3

Minnesota IT Services

$144,327 · 6

Housing Finance Agency

$144,327 · 8

Human Rights Department

$144,327 · 1

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$144,193 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$143,713 · 6

Employ & Econ Development Department

$143,656 · 13

Transportation Department

$143,037 · 10

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Manager 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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Paul Hugunin

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$147,801

Sub-department: AMDD Director
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,801
Hire date: 1988-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Hugunin works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Agriculture Department within Amdd Director. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $147,801 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Katherine Simon

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Food & Feed Safety Div Dir
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2006-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katherine Simon works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Agriculture Department within Food & Feed Safety Division Director. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $144,327 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Bryanne Bindert

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Lab Services Director
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2008-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Bryanne Bindert serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Lab Services Director. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,327. Union affiliation: Manager.

Joshua Stamper

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: PFMD Director
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2011-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joshua Stamper is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Agriculture Department within Pfmd Director. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,327. Union affiliation: Manager.

Nicole Neeser

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: D&M Inspection Division Dir
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2003-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Neeser holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Agriculture Department within D&M Inspection Division Director. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,327. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Mark Abrahamson

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: PPD Director
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 1999-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Abrahamson is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Agriculture Department within PPD Director. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,327. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Bryanne Shaw

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp

$138,077

Sub-department: Lab Services Director
Base pay: $138,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,077
Hire date: 2008-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bryanne Shaw holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Agriculture Department within Lab Services Director. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,077. Their bargaining unit is Manager.