Minnesota / Guardian Ad Litem Board / Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem

Job-title file

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem

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

202 employees hold this title in Guardian Ad Litem Board. Median total compensation for the role is $48,907, below the department median of $50,236.

Employees: 202
Total payroll: $8.3M
Role median: $48,907
Agency median: $50,236
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,121$75,543+

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How total compensation varies among the 202 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

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Mary Peterson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,503

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $59,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,503
Hire date: 2017-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Peterson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $60,503 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Renae Streich

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,314

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $60,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,314
Hire date: 2001-07-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Renae Streich holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,314. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Sherri Smith

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$60,071

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,071
Hire date: 2006-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sherri Smith works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Sherri earned $60,071 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Melinda Doms

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,082

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $59,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,082
Hire date: 2016-07-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melinda Doms is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,082. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Karen Olson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,081

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $59,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,081
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Olson works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 6Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Karen earned $59,081 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Holli Thoemke

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,077

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $59,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,077
Hire date: 2016-07-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Holli Thoemke works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Holli earned $59,077 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Emily Shaffer

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$59,073

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $59,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,073
Hire date: 2017-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Shaffer holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,073. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Deborah Best

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$58,863

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $58,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,863
Hire date: 2016-02-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Deborah Best works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $58,863 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Abbey Riedel

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,377

Sub-department: 3rd District GAL
Base pay: $57,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,377
Hire date: 2018-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abbey Riedel holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 3Rd District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,377. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Amanda Rakow

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,377

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $57,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,377
Hire date: 2018-03-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Rakow holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,377. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Amber Jaccard

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,377

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $57,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,377
Hire date: 2017-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Jaccard works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Amber earned $57,377 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Rachel Hughes

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$57,169

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $57,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,169
Hire date: 2015-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Rachel Hughes serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 6Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,169. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Gao Thao

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$57,034

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $55,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,034
Hire date: 2018-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gao Thao is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,034. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.