Minnesota / Attorney General's Office

Agency file

Attorney General's Office

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Attorney General's Office handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2025, this agency had 492 employees with median total compensation of $77,636; the highest distinct record was $194,428.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $41.7M
Employees: 492
Median total: $77,636
Highest record: $194,428

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$1,060$173,836+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 492 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,636) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $84,124 (99%)
Overtime — $204 (0%)
Other — $436 (1%)
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

$22,691

$56,335

$77,636

$118,885

$147,274

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $147,274 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,691. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

S3 (Attorney General's Office)

79 · $135,096

Legal Administrative Assistant

54 · $65,738

S2 (Attorney General's Office)

53 · $109,314

La6

46 · $69,680

S1 (Attorney General's Office)

36 · $80,220

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 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$35.7M —	423 —	$75,718 —
2025	$41.7M ▲ 16.9%	492 ▲ 16.3%	$77,636 ▲ 2.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Thomas Ragatz

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$165,422

Sub-department: Health&Safety
Base pay: $165,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,422
Hire date: 1993-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Attorney General's Office, Thomas Ragatz serves as a M3 (Attorney General's Office) within Health&Safety. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,422. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jeffery Thompson

S3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$165,259

Sub-department: Transportation
Base pay: $165,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,259
Hire date: 1998-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffery Thompson holds the role of S3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Transportation. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,259. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Erik Johnson

S3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$164,642

Sub-department: Transportation
Base pay: $164,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,642
Hire date: 1998-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erik Johnson is a S3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Transportation. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,642. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Erin Eldridge

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$164,216

Sub-department: Health&Safety
Base pay: $164,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,216
Hire date: 2008-08-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Eldridge holds the role of M3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Health&Safety. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,216. Union affiliation: Manager.

Juin Charnell

M2 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$163,128

Sub-department: ChiefofStaff
Base pay: $149,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,128
Hire date: 1993-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Juin Charnell is a M2 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Chiefofstaff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,128. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Nicholas Wanka

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$162,656

Sub-department: Health&Safety
Base pay: $162,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,656
Hire date: 2009-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Attorney General's Office, Nicholas Wanka serves as a M3 (Attorney General's Office) within Health&Safety. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,656. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Carol Washington

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$162,656

Sub-department: Consumer Protection
Base pay: $162,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,656
Hire date: 2003-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carol Washington is a M3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Consumer Protection. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $162,656. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Elizabeth Odette

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$162,656

Sub-department: Consumer Protection
Base pay: $162,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,656
Hire date: 2020-04-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Odette holds the role of M3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Consumer Protection. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,656. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jennifer Kitchak

S3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$161,938

Sub-department: Tax
Base pay: $161,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,938
Hire date: 2015-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Kitchak is a S3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Tax. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,938. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Joseph Weiner

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$161,918

Sub-department: Solicitor General
Base pay: $161,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,918
Hire date: 2019-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Weiner holds the role of M3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Solicitor General. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,918. They are represented by Manager.

Janine Kimble

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$161,876

Sub-department: Solicitor General
Base pay: $161,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,876
Hire date: 2011-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Attorney General's Office, Janine Kimble serves as a M3 (Attorney General's Office) within Solicitor General. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,876. Union affiliation: Manager.

Aaron Winter

S4 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$160,597

Sub-department: HumanServices
Base pay: $160,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,597
Hire date: 2014-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Attorney General's Office, Aaron Winter serves as a S4 (Attorney General's Office) within Humanservices. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,597. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Leonard Schweich

S3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$160,555

Sub-department: HumanServices
Base pay: $160,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,555
Hire date: 2019-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leonard Schweich is a S3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Humanservices. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,555. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Elizabeth Johnston

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$160,316

Sub-department: Health&Safety
Base pay: $160,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,316
Hire date: 2021-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Johnston is a M3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Health&Safety. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,316. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Lee Atakpu

M3 (Attorney General's Office)/Attorney General's Office

2025 total comp

$159,931

Sub-department: Consumer Protection 2
Base pay: $159,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,931
Hire date: 2024-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G06
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lee Atakpu holds the role of M3 (Attorney General's Office) at Attorney General's Office within Consumer Protection 2. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,931. Their bargaining unit is Manager.