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

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Courtney Pawek

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$36,992

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $36,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,992
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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

Courtney Pawek is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $36,992. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Tyanna Hernandez

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$36,992

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $36,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,992
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Tyanna Hernandez serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 4Th District Gal. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,992. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Kayla Lauer

Gal Office Assistant III/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$36,962

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $36,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,962
Hire date: 2024-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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

Kayla Lauer holds the role of Gal Office Assistant III at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,962. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Shiree Oliver

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$36,929

Sub-department: 5th District GAL
Base pay: $19,972
Overtime: $1,245
Other pay: $15,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,929
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shiree Oliver is a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem at Guardian Ad Litem Board within 5Th District Gal. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $36,929. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Emily Rather

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$36,003

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $35,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,003
Hire date: 2024-01-03
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

Emily Rather works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Emily earned $36,003 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Monica Felt

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$35,993

Sub-department: 7th District GAL
Base pay: $32,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,993
Hire date: 2019-11-13
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

Monica Felt works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 7Th District Gal. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Monica earned $35,993 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Ky'Alah Allbritton

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$34,677

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $32,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,677
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

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Ky'Alah Allbritton serves as a Icwa Guardian Ad Litem within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,677. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Blake Mackbee

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$34,622

Sub-department: 6th District GAL
Base pay: $34,588
Overtime: $35
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,622
Hire date: 2023-10-02
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: 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, Blake Mackbee serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 6Th District Gal. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,622. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Loretta Stavnes

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$34,368

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $32,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,368
Hire date: 2023-07-05
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: 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, Loretta Stavnes serves as a Icwa Guardian Ad Litem within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,368. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Amina Ibrahim

Gal HR Generalist/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$33,170

Sub-department: GAL Human Resources
Base pay: $33,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,170
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
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: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amina Ibrahim holds the role of Gal HR Generalist at Guardian Ad Litem Board within Gal Human Resources. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,170. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Ticara Thomas

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$32,132

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $31,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,132
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Ticara Thomas serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 4Th District Gal. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,132. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Susan Marsolek

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$31,881

Sub-department: 8th District GAL
Base pay: $23,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,055
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,881
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): 0.75
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

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Susan Marsolek serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 8Th District Gal. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,881. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Julian Williams

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2024 total comp

$31,586

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $30,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,586
Hire date: 2021-10-13
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J50
Bargaining Unit Number: 335
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julian Williams works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 4Th District Gal. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Julian earned $31,586 in 2024. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Lee Xiong

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$31,466

Sub-department: 4th District GAL
Base pay: $30,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,466
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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

At Guardian Ad Litem Board, Lee Xiong serves as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem within 4Th District Gal. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,466. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Sherry Mckenzie

Icwa Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$31,443

Sub-department: Jud GAL ICWA Coordinator
Base pay: $31,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,443
Hire date: 2000-08-21
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

Sherry Mckenzie works as a Icwa Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within Jud Gal Icwa Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Sherry earned $31,443 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.

Christopher Heilman

Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem Board

2025 total comp

$31,443

Sub-department: 2nd District GAL
Base pay: $31,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,443
Hire date: 2024-10-23
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

Christopher Heilman works as a Juvenile Guardian Ad Litem for Guardian Ad Litem Board within 2Nd District Gal. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $31,443 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME GAL.