Minnesota / Guardian Ad Litem Board

Agency file

Guardian Ad Litem Board

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

The Guardian Ad Litem Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 305 employees with median total compensation of $50,236; the highest distinct record was $151,576.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $14.7M
Employees: 305
Median total: $50,236
Highest record: $151,576

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$1,121$106,352+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 305 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,236) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $47,507 (99%)
Overtime — $12 (0%)
Other — $710 (1%)
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

$11,098

$31,443

$50,236

$60,809

$74,343

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $74,343 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,098. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem

171 · $49,479

Fc Guardian Ad Litem

39 · $48,360

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem

31 · $49,290

Gal Coordinator

22 · $65,690

Gal Manager

8 · $100,621

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	$14.2M —	301 —	$49,481 —
2025	$14.7M ▲ 3.6%	305 ▲ 1.3%	$50,236 ▲ 1.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Evan Jarmusch

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$22,871

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $21,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,871
Hire date: 2024-11-04
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Evan Jarmusch is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $22,871. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Jennifer Priebe

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$22,860

Sub-department: 10th District GAL
Base pay: $21,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,860
Hire date: 2015-06-03
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Priebe works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 10Th District Gal. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $22,860 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kari Johnson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$22,103

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $21,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $948
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,103
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kari Johnson holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,103. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Parker Bueckers

Fc Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$22,045

Sub-department: Jud GAL Family Court
Base pay: $21,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $959
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,045
Hire date: 2024-09-25
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Parker Bueckers works as a Fc Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Family Court. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Parker earned $22,045 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Christin Carlson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$22,028

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $21,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,028
Hire date: 2022-06-16
Employment type: Part-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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christin Carlson is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $22,028. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Madeline Nuehring

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$21,692

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $21,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,692
Hire date: 2022-11-09
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Madeline Nuehring is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $21,692. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Joan Mahle

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$21,392

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $7,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,392
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Ramsey

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

Joan Mahle holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 6Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,392. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kari Wendt

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$20,861

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $19,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,861
Hire date: 2023-01-09
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kari Wendt holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,861. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kelly Quiring

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$20,062

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $17,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,062
Hire date: 2019-06-10
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelly Quiring is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $20,062. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Ann Flesher

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$19,974

Sub-department: 1st District GAL
Base pay: $18,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,048
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,974
Hire date: 2019-09-04
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: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ann Flesher works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 1St District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Ann earned $19,974 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Deanna Turner

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$19,872

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $19,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,872
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Deanna Turner holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,872. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Jenna Schweiss

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$19,837

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $19,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,837
Hire date: 2016-11-16
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jenna Schweiss works as a Icwa Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jenna earned $19,837 in 2024. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Sheila Kosbab

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$18,826

Sub-department: 8th District GAL
Base pay: $15,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,826
Hire date: 2021-05-26
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, 2024: No
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, Sheila Kosbab serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 8Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,826. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Albertha Johnson

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$18,766

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $17,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,766
Hire date: 2023-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME GAL
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Albertha Johnson holds the role of Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,766. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.