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State Program Administrative Manager Senior

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

8 employees hold this title in Education Department. Median total compensation for the role is $122,849, above the department median of $100,985.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $876.6K
Role median: $122,849
Agency median: $100,985
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$19,472$150,310+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 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.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Manager Senior is held in 33 Minnesota departments. In Education Department, the median of $122,849 ranks #26 of 33.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Facilities Authority

$144,885 · 2

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$143,596 · 2

Public Safety Department

$131,026 · 8

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$130,641 · 9

Climate Innovn Finance Authrty

$130,259 · 1

Transportation Department

$129,974 · 28

Secretary of State

$129,641 · 1

Health Department

$129,641 · 12

Agriculture Department

$129,641 · 6

Water & Soil Resources Board

$129,641 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$129,641 · 26

Lottery

$129,641 · 1

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Manager Senior role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Katona Barnes

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$151,689

Sub-department: Office of Equity & Engagement
Base pay: $151,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,689
Hire date: 2015-10-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katona Barnes works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Education Department within Office of Equity & Engagement. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Katona earned $151,689 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Carolyn Hoel

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$141,839

Sub-department: Agency Finance & Operations
Base pay: $138,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,839
Hire date: 1994-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Carolyn Hoel serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Agency Finance & Operations. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,839. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Paula Higgins

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$129,921

Sub-department: Off of Student Support Svcs
Base pay: $129,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,921
Hire date: 2014-08-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paula Higgins is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Off of Student Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,921. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jean Duffy

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$124,877

Sub-department: COMPASS Unit
Base pay: $124,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,877
Hire date: 2020-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jean Duffy holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Compass Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,877. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Amanda Varley

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2024 total comp

$120,821

Sub-department: Early Education
Base pay: $118,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,821
Hire date: 2010-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Amanda Varley serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Early Education. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,821. They are represented by Manager.

Katrina Jones

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$120,450

Sub-department: Internal Audit and Advisy Svcs
Base pay: $120,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,450
Hire date: 2012-06-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Katrina Jones serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Internal Audit and Advisy Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,450. Union affiliation: Manager.

Joseph Jacox

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$67,545

Sub-department: Deputy Inspector General
Base pay: $65,922
Overtime: $1,623
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,545
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Jacox holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Deputy Inspector General. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,545. They are represented by Manager.

Mathew Jacobsen

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Education Department

2025 total comp

$19,472

Sub-department: Deputy Inspector General
Base pay: $19,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,472
Hire date: 2007-11-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mathew Jacobsen is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Education Department within Deputy Inspector General. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $19,472. Union affiliation: Manager.