Minnesota / Commerce Department

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Commerce Department

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

The Commerce Department regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2025, this agency had 474 employees with median total compensation of $84,542; the highest distinct record was $232,253.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $39.8M
Employees: 474
Median total: $84,542
Highest record: $232,253

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$117$174,262+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 474 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($84,542) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $82,849 (99%)
Overtime — $64 (0%)
Other — $1,037 (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

$35,619

$65,054

$84,542

$103,779

$120,895

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,895 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,619. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

State Program Administrative Principal

37 · $90,630

Commerce Analyst 3

22 · $91,025

State Program Administrative Intermediate

22 · $75,440

State Program Administrative Senior

20 · $84,622

Financial Inst Examiner Senior

19 · $102,356

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	$34.2M —	413 —	$81,364 —
2025	$39.8M ▲ 16.2%	474 ▲ 14.8%	$84,542 ▲ 3.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Matthew Landi

Management Analyst 4/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$36,188

Sub-department: Emerging Energy Technologies
Base pay: $29,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,188
Hire date: 2017-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Landi is a Management Analyst 4 at Commerce Department within Emerging Energy Technologies. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $36,188. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carl Ludewig

Management Analyst 1/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$35,774

Sub-department: Clean Technology Deployment
Base pay: $35,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,774
Hire date: 2023-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carl Ludewig is a Management Analyst 1 at Commerce Department within Clean Technology Deployment. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $35,774. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nacole Holgin

Financial Inst Assistant Examiner/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$35,619

Sub-department: FE Credit Union Exams
Base pay: $34,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,619
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nacole Holgin holds the role of Financial Inst Assistant Examiner at Commerce Department within Fe Credit Union Exams. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,619. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cuong Ngo

Pub Util Financial Analyst 3/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$35,230

Sub-department: Energy Regulation & Planning
Base pay: $35,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,230
Hire date: 2025-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Cuong Ngo serves as a Pub Util Financial Analyst 3 within Energy Regulation & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,230. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leo Ndiaye

Pub Util Rates Analyst 3/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$34,962

Sub-department: Energy Regulation & Planning
Base pay: $33,582
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $1,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,962
Hire date: 2021-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leo Ndiaye works as a Pub Util Rates Analyst 3 for Commerce Department within Energy Regulation & Planning. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Leo earned $34,962 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Wiedewitsch

Pub Util Rates Analyst 4/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$34,948

Sub-department: Energy Regulation & Planning
Base pay: $34,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,948
Hire date: 2025-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Wiedewitsch works as a Pub Util Rates Analyst 4 for Commerce Department within Energy Regulation & Planning. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $34,948 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samuel Weaver

Planning Director State/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$34,619

Sub-department: EERA Staff
Base pay: $34,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,619
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samuel Weaver holds the role of Planning Director State at Commerce Department within Eera Staff. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,619. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carla Harris

State Program Administrative Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$33,899

Sub-department: Energy Equity Programs
Base pay: $33,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,899
Hire date: 2022-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carla Harris is a State Program Administrative Senior at Commerce Department within Energy Equity Programs. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,899. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Collins

Pub Util Financial Analyst 4/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$32,726

Sub-department: Energy Regulation & Planning
Base pay: $30,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,726
Hire date: 2016-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, Stephen Collins serves as a Pub Util Financial Analyst 4 within Energy Regulation & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,726. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Storm

Planning Director State/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$32,144

Sub-department: EERA Staff
Base pay: $14,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,144
Hire date: 2002-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: No
Agency Number: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Commerce Department, William Storm serves as a Planning Director State within Eera Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,144. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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.

Patrick Walther

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Commerce Department

2024 total comp

$30,886

Sub-department: Petro Fund Admn
Base pay: $30,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,886
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Walther works as a Central Services Administrative Specialist for Commerce Department within Petro Fund Admn. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $30,886 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Jeannie Halver

Consumer Aide Senior/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$30,758

Sub-department: Consumer Services Team
Base pay: $30,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $325
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,758
Hire date: 1999-03-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeannie Halver holds the role of Consumer Aide Senior at Commerce Department within Consumer Services Team. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,758. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Duel Frye

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$29,368

Sub-department: WAP Technical Proficiency
Base pay: $29,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,368
Hire date: 2007-07-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Duel Frye holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Commerce Department within Wap Technical Proficiency. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,368. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Schneider

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Commerce Department

2025 total comp

$29,184

Sub-department: Energy Market Transformation
Base pay: $29,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,184
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: B13
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Schneider works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Commerce Department within Energy Market Transformation. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Charles earned $29,184 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.