Minnesota / Corrections Department

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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

$278$144,064+

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

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

Correctional Officer 2

1,381 · $71,388

Correctional Officer 1

485 · $38,522

Correctional Officer 3

420 · $87,147

Correctional Agent Career

156 · $97,734

Correctional Lieutenant

146 · $106,411

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	$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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Ricky Vangarven

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,379

Sub-department: SHK CIP Supervisors Staff
Base pay: $59,660
Overtime: $2,387
Other pay: $4,332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,379
Hire date: 2024-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
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: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ricky Vangarven holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Shk Cip Supervisors Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,379. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Tyler Winters

Correctional Officer 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,377

Sub-department: STW Lieutenant 1st Watch - A
Base pay: $53,326
Overtime: $9,920
Other pay: $3,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,377
Hire date: 2024-07-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
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, Tyler Winters serves as a Correctional Officer 1 within Stw Lieutenant 1St Watch - A. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,377. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Brian Schoenthaler

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,374

Sub-department: RC Unit Lieutenant 2
Base pay: $59,326
Overtime: $6,832
Other pay: $217
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,374
Hire date: 2024-05-08
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, Brian Schoenthaler serves as a Correctional Officer 2 within Rc Unit Lieutenant 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,374. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Alex Grandy

Correctional Officer 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,361

Sub-department: ML Security Lieutenant 6
Base pay: $57,111
Overtime: $7,183
Other pay: $2,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,361
Hire date: 2024-07-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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

Alex Grandy works as a Correctional Officer 1 for Corrections Department within Ml Security Lieutenant 6. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Alex earned $66,361 in 2025. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Eric Chapman

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,328

Sub-department: RC Unit Lieutenant 3
Base pay: $59,773
Overtime: $4,137
Other pay: $2,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,328
Hire date: 2024-02-14
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, Eric Chapman serves as a Correctional Officer 2 within Rc Unit Lieutenant 3. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,328. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Sheryl Gale

Accounting Technician/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,315

Sub-department: DOC Accounting Staff Payroll
Base pay: $66,244
Overtime: $72
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,315
Hire date: 1999-05-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheryl Gale is a Accounting Technician at Corrections Department within Doc Accounting Staff Payroll. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,315. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Hannah Trefz

Correctional Agent/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,306

Sub-department: DOC Field Sv Supv-Detroit Lake
Base pay: $66,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,306
Hire date: 2023-06-14
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: Mahnomen

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

Hannah Trefz holds the role of Correctional Agent at Corrections Department within Doc Field Sv Supv-Detroit Lake. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,306. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Lucht

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,288

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant-Visiting Segreg
Base pay: $64,298
Overtime: $430
Other pay: $1,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,288
Hire date: 2021-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
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: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Lucht holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant-Visiting Segreg. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,288. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Dianna Kryzer

Accounting Technician/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,278

Sub-department: DOC Accounts Payable
Base pay: $66,244
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,278
Hire date: 1990-12-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Dianna Kryzer serves as a Accounting Technician within Doc Accounts Payable. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,278. Union affiliation: Technical.

Daniel Hruska

Correctional Agent Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,276

Sub-department: DOC Field Sv Supv-Center City
Base pay: $66,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,276
Hire date: 2022-01-19
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: Kanabec

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

Daniel Hruska works as a Correctional Agent Senior for Corrections Department within Doc Field Sv Supv-Center City. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $66,276 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bobbie Schroeder

Accounting Technician/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,268

Sub-department: LL Accounting Supervisor
Base pay: $66,244
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,268
Hire date: 2013-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Bobbie Schroeder serves as a Accounting Technician within Ll Accounting Supervisor. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,268. Union affiliation: Technical.

William Bartos

Correctional Officer 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,254

Sub-department: RC Unit Lieutenant 3
Base pay: $56,881
Overtime: $8,750
Other pay: $622
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,254
Hire date: 2024-07-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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, William Bartos serves as a Correctional Officer 1 within Rc Unit Lieutenant 3. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,254. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Heather Kerr

Accounting Technician/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,246

Sub-department: FRB Payroll Supervisor
Base pay: $66,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,246
Hire date: 2018-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heather Kerr holds the role of Accounting Technician at Corrections Department within Frb Payroll Supervisor. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,246. They are represented by Technical.

Benjamin Nelson

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,229

Sub-department: LL Lieutenant-X
Base pay: $65,786
Overtime: $444
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,229
Hire date: 2021-09-15
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

Benjamin Nelson holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-X. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,229. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Jonathan Kelley

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,228

Sub-department: SCL Lieutenant-E
Base pay: $64,706
Overtime: $1,471
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,228
Hire date: 2021-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
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: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathan Kelley holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Scl Lieutenant-E. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,228. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Roy Garr

Correctional Officer 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,223

Sub-department: RW Lieut-Unit Supv-Brown
Base pay: $58,877
Overtime: $7,166
Other pay: $181
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,223
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
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: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Roy Garr is a Correctional Officer 1 at Corrections Department within Rw Lieut-Unit Supv-Brown. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,223. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Zachary Robley

Correctional Agent Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,219

Sub-department: DOC Field Sv Supv-Grand Rapids
Base pay: $66,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,219
Hire date: 2016-11-30
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: Cass

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

Zachary Robley is a Correctional Agent Senior at Corrections Department within Doc Field Sv Supv-Grand Rapids. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,219. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diana Salfer

Licensed Practical Nurse/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,210

Sub-department: OPH RN Supervisor B
Base pay: $48,328
Overtime: $17,321
Other pay: $560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,210
Hire date: 2022-01-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Diana Salfer serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Oph Registered Nurse Supervisor B. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,210. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Matthew Verdoes

Correctional Agent Senior/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$66,198

Sub-department: DOC Field Sv Supv - Moorhead
Base pay: $66,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,198
Hire date: 2017-02-08
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: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Verdoes is a Correctional Agent Senior at Corrections Department within Doc Field Sv Supervisor - Moorhead. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $66,198. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Logan Lekatz

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,195

Sub-department: RC Security Lieutenant 6
Base pay: $59,645
Overtime: $6,056
Other pay: $494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,195
Hire date: 2024-04-10
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, Logan Lekatz serves as a Correctional Officer 2 within Rc Security Lieutenant 6. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,195. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Ridwan Abraham

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,188

Sub-department: SHK Lieutenant-Unit B
Base pay: $62,481
Overtime: $2,043
Other pay: $1,663
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,188
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
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: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ridwan Abraham holds the role of Correctional Officer 2 at Corrections Department within Shk Lieutenant-Unit B. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,188. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Jessica Raptis

State Program Administrative Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,185

Sub-department: DOC Interstate Dep Compact Adm
Base pay: $66,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,185
Hire date: 2015-04-22
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: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Raptis is a State Program Administrative Senior at Corrections Department within Doc Interstate Deputy Compact Administrative. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,185. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Hamilton

Correctional Security Casewrkr/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$66,183

Sub-department: OPH Prog Dir-Case Management
Base pay: $65,553
Overtime: $629
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,183
Hire date: 2021-07-21
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: 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

Samantha Hamilton works as a Correctional Security Casewrkr for Corrections Department within Oph Program Dir-Case Management. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $66,183 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.