Minnesota / Human Rights Department / Human Rights Investigator

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Human Rights Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

16 employees hold this title in Human Rights Department. Median total compensation for the role is $75,411, below the department median of $79,080.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $938.1K
Role median: $75,411
Agency median: $79,080
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$10,844$85,691+

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Human Rights Investigator beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $75,411 ranks #1 of 2. See Human Rights Investigator across all of Minnesota →

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Illinois

$68,600 · 46

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Emilia Pechous

Human Rights Investigator/Human Rights Department

2025 total comp

$81,068

Sub-department: Investigation Unit A
Base pay: $81,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,068
Hire date: 2016-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G17
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Rights Department, Emilia Pechous serves as a Human Rights Investigator within Investigation Unit A. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,068. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Riemer

Human Rights Investigator/Human Rights Department

2024 total comp

$79,599

Sub-department: Investigation Unit C
Base pay: $78,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,599
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G17
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Riemer holds the role of Human Rights Investigator at Human Rights Department within Investigation Unit C. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,599. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julianne Watterson

Human Rights Investigator/Human Rights Department

2025 total comp

$79,329

Sub-department: Investigation Unit D
Base pay: $79,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,329
Hire date: 2024-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G17
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Rights Department, Julianne Watterson serves as a Human Rights Investigator within Investigation Unit D. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,329. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Guillermo Gorrin Castellano

Human Rights Investigator/Human Rights Department

2025 total comp

$79,080

Sub-department: Investigation Unit C
Base pay: $77,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,080
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G17
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Guillermo Gorrin Castellano works as a Human Rights Investigator for Human Rights Department within Investigation Unit C. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Guillermo earned $79,080 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alisha Bowen

Human Rights Investigator/Human Rights Department

2025 total comp

$78,623

Sub-department: Investigation Unit D
Base pay: $78,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,623
Hire date: 2024-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G17
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alisha Bowen is a Human Rights Investigator at Human Rights Department within Investigation Unit D. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,623. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.