Minnesota / Court of Appeals / Jud Court of Appeals Judge

Job-title file

Jud Court of Appeals Judge

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

20 employees hold this title in Court of Appeals. Median total compensation for the role is $202,529, above the department median of $67,471.

Employees: 20
Role median: $202,529
Agency median: $67,471
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$80,142$202,529+

How total compensation varies among the 20 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Sarah Wheelock

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2022-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Sarah Wheelock holds the role of Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,529. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Tracy Smith

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2016-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Tracy Smith is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Keala Ede

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2015-03-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Keala Ede works as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge for Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Keala earned $202,529 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Diane Bratvold

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2014-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Diane Bratvold works as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge for Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Diane earned $202,529 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Elise Larson

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2008-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Elise Larson is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $202,529. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Johnson

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2008-01-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Court of Appeals, Matthew Johnson serves as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,529. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kevin Ross

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2006-02-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kevin Ross works as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge for Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $202,529 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Michelle Larkin

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2005-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Court of Appeals, Michelle Larkin serves as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge within Court of Appeals Judges. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jonathan Schmidt

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2003-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jonathan Schmidt is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Japaul Harris

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2001-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Court of Appeals, Japaul Harris serves as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jeanne Cochran

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 2000-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jeanne Cochran holds the role of Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Francis Connolly

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 1998-11-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Francis Connolly is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Louise Bjorkman

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 1998-09-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Court of Appeals, Louise Bjorkman serves as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge within Court of Appeals Judges. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,529. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Peter Reyes Jr

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 1996-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Peter Reyes Jr works as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge for Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $202,529 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Renee Worke

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 1992-12-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Renee Worke is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $202,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Randall Slieter

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$202,529

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $202,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,529
Hire date: 1990-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Randall Slieter works as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge for Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Randall earned $202,529 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Frisch

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2024 total comp

$194,738

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $194,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,738
Hire date: 2014-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jennifer Frisch is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $194,738. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Theodora Gaitas

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2024 total comp

$194,738

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $194,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,738
Hire date: 1997-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Theodora Gaitas is a Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $194,738. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Elizabeth Bentley

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$184,682

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $184,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,682
Hire date: 2024-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Elizabeth Bentley works as a Jud Court of Appeals Judge for Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $184,682 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jeffrey Bryan

Jud Court of Appeals Judge/Court of Appeals

2024 total comp

$80,142

Sub-department: Court of Appeals Judges
Base pay: $80,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,142
Hire date: 2013-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J58
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jeffrey Bryan holds the role of Jud Court of Appeals Judge at Court of Appeals within Court of Appeals Judges. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,142. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.