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State Program Administrative Manager Senior

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

7 employees hold this title in Commerce Department. Median total compensation for the role is $115,375, above the department median of $84,542.

Employees
7
Total payroll
$705.9K
Role median
$115,375
Agency median
$84,542
Comparison
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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Manager Senior is held in 33 Minnesota departments. In Commerce Department, the median of $115,375 ranks #31 of 33.

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Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Manager Senior 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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Ashley Setala

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
2023-05-10
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Ashley Setala serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Ins Deputy. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kathleen Orth

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$127,005
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$124,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,005
Hire date
1988-05-25
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathleen Orth is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Commerce Department within Ins Deputy. They have served since 1988 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $127,005. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sarah Adam

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$125,593
Sub-department
Admin Administration
Base pay
$125,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,593
Hire date
2018-04-18
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Adam holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Commerce Department within Administrative Administration. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,593. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jonathan Kelly

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2024 total comp
$115,375
Sub-department
Govt & External Affairs
Base pay
$115,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,375
Hire date
2016-06-30
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Kelly works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Commerce Department within Government & External Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $115,375 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Valare Falkner

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$108,729
Sub-department
Weights & Measures Office
Base pay
$107,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,729
Hire date
2015-09-09
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Valare Falkner is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Commerce Department within Weights & Measures Office. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,729. Union affiliation: Manager.

Samuel Smith

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$64,812
Sub-department
Govt & External Affairs
Base pay
$64,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,812
Hire date
2024-11-20
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
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samuel Smith holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Commerce Department within Government & External Affairs. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,812. They are represented by Manager.

Dion Brown

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp
$31,626
Sub-department
Ins Deputy
Base pay
$28,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,626
Hire date
2024-07-17
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
No
Agency Number
B13
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Commerce Department, Dion Brown serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Ins Deputy. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,626. Their bargaining unit is Manager.