Minnesota / Corrections Department / Safety Administrator

Job-title file

Safety Administrator

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

11 employees hold this title in Corrections Department. Median total compensation for the role is $105,296, above the department median of $73,261.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $105,296
Agency median: $73,261
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$80,622$107,560+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Safety Administrator is held in 13 Minnesota departments. In Corrections Department, the median of $105,296 ranks #4 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Health Department

$107,323 · 1

Veterans Affairs Department

$106,296 · 1

Administration Department

$105,296 · 1

Agriculture Department

$105,296 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$105,296 · 9

Employ & Econ Development Department

$105,240 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$98,636 · 11

Human Services Department

$98,581 · 11

Transportation Department

$94,188 · 14

Natural Resources Department

$87,115 · 4

Military Affairs Department

$30,512 · 1

Public Safety Department

$18,248 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Safety Administrator beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $101,739 ranks #2 of 2. See Safety Administrator across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Chicago

$115,992 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Safety Administratorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Jesse Leblanc

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$108,127

Sub-department: DOC Safety Director
Base pay: $105,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,127
Hire date: 2022-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Leblanc holds the role of Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Doc Safety Director. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,127. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karm Hedley

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: ML Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 1990-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karm Hedley holds the role of Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Ml Safety Administrator. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barry Lund

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: RC Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2012-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Barry Lund serves as a Safety Administrator within Rc Safety Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Heldt

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: FRB Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2014-06-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gregory Heldt is a Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Frb Safety Administrator. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teng Vang

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: OPH Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Teng Vang is a Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Oph Safety Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Drilling

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: SCL Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2006-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Benjamin Drilling serves as a Safety Administrator within Scl Safety Administrator. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Barth

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: RW Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2002-09-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Barth holds the role of Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Rw Safety Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Thies

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: SHK Safety Administrator
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2002-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Douglas Thies holds the role of Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Shk Safety Administrator. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Duff

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$100,441

Sub-department: LL Safety Administrator
Base pay: $100,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,441
Hire date: 2002-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Duff is a Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Ll Safety Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,441. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neal Lewis

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$91,421

Sub-department: STW Safety Administrator
Base pay: $91,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,421
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Neal Lewis is a Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Stw Safety Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,421. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Karels Jr

Safety Administrator/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$80,622

Sub-department: SHK Safety Administrator
Base pay: $75,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,622
Hire date: 2002-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Karels Jr holds the role of Safety Administrator at Corrections Department within Shk Safety Administrator. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,622. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.