Minnesota / Governors Office

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Governors Office

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

The Governors Office is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 82 employees with median total compensation of $73,470; the highest distinct record was $195,451.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $6.6M
Employees: 82
Median total: $73,470
Highest record: $195,451

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$95$182,518+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 82 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,470) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $79,532 (98%)
Overtime — $31 (0%)
Other — $1,253 (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

$17,372

$49,376

$73,470

$109,679

$153,550

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $153,550 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,372. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Governors Staff-Support

34 · $49,200

Gov Staff - Adv Professional

15 · $98,731

Governors Staff Mngrl Oper

12 · $156,876

Governors Staff Mngrl

11 · $127,836

Governors Staff-Professional

8 · $76,202

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	$6.2M —	80 —	$73,306 —
2025	$6.6M ▲ 6.7%	82 ▲ 2.5%	$73,470 ▲ 0.2%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Katelyn Padden

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$68,009

Sub-department: External Relations Staff
Base pay: $68,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,009
Hire date: 2021-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katelyn Padden holds the role of Governors Staff-Support at Governors Office within External Relations Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,009. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Greta Johnson

Governors Staff-Professional/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$66,984

Sub-department: Legal and Appointment Staff
Base pay: $66,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,984
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Greta Johnson works as a Governors Staff-Professional for Governors Office within Legal and Appointment Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Greta earned $66,984 in 2025. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Ellie Anderson

Governors Staff-Professional/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$65,975

Sub-department: Press Staff
Base pay: $63,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,975
Hire date: 2021-09-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ellie Anderson works as a Governors Staff-Professional for Governors Office within Press Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Ellie earned $65,975 in 2025. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Corey Boyd

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$65,807

Sub-department: Public Engagement Staff
Base pay: $65,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,807
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Corey Boyd holds the role of Governors Staff-Support at Governors Office within Public Engagement Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,807. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Makenzie Nolan

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$65,807

Sub-department: Public Engagement Staff
Base pay: $65,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,807
Hire date: 2022-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Makenzie Nolan is a Governors Staff-Support at Governors Office within Public Engagement Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,807. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Emmet Rice

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$65,807

Sub-department: Press Staff
Base pay: $65,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,807
Hire date: 2023-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Governors Office, Emmet Rice serves as a Governors Staff-Support within Press Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,807. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Julianna Scovil

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$62,556

Sub-department: Operations Staff
Base pay: $62,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,556
Hire date: 2021-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julianna Scovil holds the role of Governors Staff-Support at Governors Office within Operations Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,556. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Hannah Dereje

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$62,386

Sub-department: LG Staff
Base pay: $54,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,386
Hire date: 2021-09-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Governors Office, Hannah Dereje serves as a Governors Staff-Support within Lg Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,386. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Ellie Anderson

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2024 total comp

$62,368

Sub-department: Press Staff
Base pay: $62,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,368
Hire date: 2021-09-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ellie Anderson works as a Governors Staff-Support for Governors Office within Press Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Ellie earned $62,368 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Paige Patterson

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$62,329

Sub-department: LG Staff
Base pay: $62,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,329
Hire date: 2022-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paige Patterson works as a Governors Staff-Support for Governors Office within Lg Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Paige earned $62,329 in 2025. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Marco Lanz

Governors Staff-Professional/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$61,594

Sub-department: Legal and Appointment Staff
Base pay: $58,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,594
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marco Lanz works as a Governors Staff-Professional for Governors Office within Legal and Appointment Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Marco earned $61,594 in 2025. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Dominic Mcquerry

Governors Staff Mngrl Oper/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$61,471

Sub-department: DCOS Leadership Team
Base pay: $58,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,471
Hire date: 2019-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dominic Mcquerry works as a Governors Staff Mngrl Oper for Governors Office within Dcos Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Dominic earned $61,471 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jocelyn Wussler

Governors Staff-Support/Governors Office

2025 total comp

$61,301

Sub-department: Operations Staff
Base pay: $61,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,301
Hire date: 2018-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G39
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Governors Office, Jocelyn Wussler serves as a Governors Staff-Support within Operations Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,301. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.