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Corrections Department

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

The Corrections Department runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2025, this agency had 4,963 employees with median total compensation of $73,261; the highest distinct record was $337,500.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$368.3M
Employees
4,963
Median total
$73,261
Highest record
$337,500

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,963 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,261) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$69,351 (93%)
  • Overtime$3,184 (4%)
  • Other$1,683 (2%)
  • 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
$31,513
$60,859
$73,261
$91,045
$110,773

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,773 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,513. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$329.7M
4,920
$69,309
2025
$368.3M
11.7%
4,963
0.9%
$73,261
5.7%

Record list

Employees

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Jennifer Mcmahon

Correctional Field Service District Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,911
Sub-department
DOC Comm Svs Reg Dir-South
Base pay
$127,911
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,911
Hire date
1997-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Mcmahon is a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor at Corrections Department within Doc Community Svs Reg Dir-South. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,911. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ashlee Berts

Correctional Captain/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,781
Sub-department
RC A/W Operations
Base pay
$119,796
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,781
Hire date
1999-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Ashlee Berts serves as a Correctional Captain within Rc A/W Operations. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,781. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Bonnie Bjorke

Behavioral Medical Practitioner/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,750
Sub-department
LL Prog Admin-Mental Health
Base pay
$127,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,750
Hire date
2015-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
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
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bonnie Bjorke is a Behavioral Medical Practitioner at Corrections Department within Ll Program Admin-Mental Health. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,750. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Brian Collins

Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$127,741
Sub-department
DOC Asst Comm Facilities A
Base pay
$127,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,741
Hire date
2006-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Collins works as a Chief Executive Officer-Corr Facilt for Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Community Facilities A. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $127,741 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Fabiola Silva De Melo

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,741
Sub-department
RW RN Supervisors Staff
Base pay
$120,069
Overtime
$5,567
Other pay
$2,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,741
Hire date
2023-01-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Fabiola Silva De Melo serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Rw Registered Nurse Supervisors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,741. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Brandon Mccomas

Correctional Captain/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,585
Sub-department
Togo Superintendent's Staff
Base pay
$114,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,585
Hire date
1994-09-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Mccomas is a Correctional Captain at Corrections Department within Togo Superintendent's Staff. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,585. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sandra Goodman

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,569
Sub-department
ML RN Supervisor
Base pay
$125,118
Overtime
$50
Other pay
$2,401
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,569
Hire date
2020-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Goodman works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Corrections Department within Ml Registered Nurse Supervisor. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Sandra earned $127,569 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Bradley Steele

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,476
Sub-department
RC Program Dir 2
Base pay
$107,045
Overtime
$18,700
Other pay
$1,731
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,476
Hire date
1999-11-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bradley Steele works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections Department within Rc Program Director 2. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $127,476 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nicole Steiner

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,343
Sub-department
RC RN Supervisor
Base pay
$123,716
Overtime
$1,212
Other pay
$2,416
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,343
Hire date
2022-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Steiner works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Corrections Department within Rc Registered Nurse Supervisor. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $127,343 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Jeremiah Kasten

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,290
Sub-department
FRB Prog Dir-Administration
Base pay
$107,005
Overtime
$15,581
Other pay
$4,704
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,290
Hire date
2004-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Jeremiah Kasten serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Frb Program Dir-Administration. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,290. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Haley Kobes

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,261
Sub-department
LL RN Admin Supervisor
Base pay
$127,261
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,261
Hire date
2023-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Haley Kobes works as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv for Corrections Department within Ll Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Haley earned $127,261 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Karl Krippner

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$127,157
Sub-department
SCL Program Director-E
Base pay
$79,008
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$47,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,157
Hire date
1990-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Karl Krippner serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Scl Program Director-E. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,157. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

John Ratcliffe

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,825
Sub-department
LL Lieutenant-A
Base pay
$92,282
Overtime
$30,718
Other pay
$3,825
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,825
Hire date
2001-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
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
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Ratcliffe holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-A. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,825. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Andrew Ellingboe

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,580
Sub-department
STW Lieutenant-Control Unit
Base pay
$67,962
Overtime
$53,188
Other pay
$5,429
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,580
Hire date
2017-07-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
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
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Ellingboe holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-Control Unit. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,580. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Michael Lott

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$126,579
Sub-department
ML Captain 1
Base pay
$69,556
Overtime
$23,214
Other pay
$33,809
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,579
Hire date
1992-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Michael Lott serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Ml Captain 1. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,579. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Eric Hennen

Correctional Captain/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,535
Sub-department
STW A/W Operations
Base pay
$120,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,388
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,535
Hire date
1996-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Hennen works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections Department within Stw A/W Operations. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $126,535 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

John Hepokoski

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,533
Sub-department
LL Lieutenant-I
Base pay
$64,350
Overtime
$55,550
Other pay
$6,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,533
Hire date
2022-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
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
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Hepokoski holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-I. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,533. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Sara Hard

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,418
Sub-department
STW RN Supervisor
Base pay
$123,206
Overtime
$193
Other pay
$3,018
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,418
Hire date
1998-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Sara Hard serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Stw Registered Nurse Supervisor. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,418. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Erica Sandberg

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,329
Sub-department
ML Security Lieutenant 6
Base pay
$82,920
Overtime
$41,955
Other pay
$1,453
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,329
Hire date
2006-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
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
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Erica Sandberg serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Ml Security Lieutenant 6. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,329. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Thomas Beiring

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,268
Sub-department
RC Security Lieutenant 4
Base pay
$80,015
Overtime
$42,550
Other pay
$3,702
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,268
Hire date
2001-10-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
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
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Thomas Beiring serves as a Correctional Officer 2 within Rc Security Lieutenant 4. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,268. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Angela Kollmann

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,251
Sub-department
OPH Psychologist Supervisor
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$2,456
Other pay
$2,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,251
Hire date
2006-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Angela Kollmann holds the role of Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Oph Psychologist Supervisor. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,251. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Preuss

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,165
Sub-department
STW Lieutenant-Recreation
Base pay
$88,627
Overtime
$36,576
Other pay
$961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,165
Hire date
2007-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
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
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Preuss holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-Recreation. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,165. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Kate Frykman

Correctional Program Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$126,163
Sub-department
DOC Reentry Unit Director
Base pay
$123,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,163
Hire date
2003-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kate Frykman is a Correctional Program Director at Corrections Department within Doc Reentry Unit Director. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,163. They are represented by Middle Management Association.