Minnesota / Human Services Department

Agency file

Human Services Department

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

The Human Services Department delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2025, this agency had 3,101 employees with median total compensation of $78,085; the highest distinct record was $235,515.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $226.1M
Employees: 3,101
Median total: $78,085
Highest record: $235,515

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$29$149,458+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,101 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,085) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $71,026 (97%)
Overtime — $720 (1%)
Other — $1,162 (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

$11,554

$46,822

$78,085

$98,486

$114,007

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,007 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,554. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Human Services Program Representative 2

508 · $90,886

Human Services Program Representative 1

240 · $82,921

Human Services Program Consultant

221 · $106,620

Behavior Modification Assistant

152 · $14,263

MN Health Insurance Program Representative 2

147 · $64,086

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	$623.3M —	8,684 —	$70,399 —
2025	$226.1M ▼ 63.7%	3,101 ▼ 64.3%	$78,085 ▲ 10.9%

Record list

Employees

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Tanya Leskey

Director Care and Treatment Manager 2/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$119,003

Sub-department: MHSATS Regional Clinical Mgrs
Base pay: $118,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,003
Hire date: 2003-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tanya Leskey is a Director Care and Treatment Manager 2 at Human Services Department within Mhsats Regional Clinical Mgrs. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $119,003. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Trudi Hovey

Human Services Manager 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,985

Sub-department: HCA HCEO Management
Base pay: $118,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,985
Hire date: 1992-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Trudi Hovey is a Human Services Manager 1 at Human Services Department within Hca Hceo Management. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,985. They are represented by Manager.

Aletha Harris

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,985

Sub-department: AMRTC NOC Staff
Base pay: $86,193
Overtime: $23,733
Other pay: $9,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,985
Hire date: 2018-05-16
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aletha Harris is a Registered Nurse at Human Services Department within Amrtc Noc Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $118,985. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Yer Chang

Human Services Supervisor 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,970

Sub-department: CFS CS&P QualityAssuranceSupv
Base pay: $118,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,970
Hire date: 2013-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yer Chang holds the role of Human Services Supervisor 4 at Human Services Department within Cfs Cs&P Qualityassurancesupv. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,970. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Arilewo Makinde

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,968

Sub-department: AMRTC Nursing Leadership 3
Base pay: $115,401
Overtime: $1,208
Other pay: $2,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,968
Hire date: 2016-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Arilewo Makinde holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Human Services Department within Amrtc Nursing Leadership 3. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,968. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Shon Smith

Residential Program Services Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,882

Sub-department: Forensic Behavioral Health
Base pay: $118,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,882
Hire date: 2007-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shon Smith is a Residential Program Services Director 1 at Human Services Department within Forensic Behavioral Health. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $118,882. They are represented by Manager.

Hellen Nakibuuka

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,802

Sub-department: Unit Delta
Base pay: $85,186
Overtime: $27,588
Other pay: $6,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,802
Hire date: 2021-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Hellen Nakibuuka serves as a Registered Nurse within Unit Delta. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,802. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Mickey Hudson

Behavior Modification Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,798

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Pillager Creek
Base pay: $56,677
Overtime: $41,171
Other pay: $20,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,798
Hire date: 2020-02-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Cass

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mickey Hudson is a Behavior Modification Assistant at Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Pillager Creek. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $118,798. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Jacqlyn Warner

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,783

Sub-department: OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Group IV
Base pay: $118,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,783
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacqlyn Warner holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Bkgrnd Studies Group IV. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,783. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Martinson

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,783

Sub-department: OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Group IV
Base pay: $118,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,783
Hire date: 2013-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Martinson holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Bkgrnd Studies Group IV. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,783. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Veith

Security Counselor Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,774

Sub-department: MSOP SP ControlCenter1stWatch
Base pay: $72,634
Overtime: $39,894
Other pay: $6,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,774
Hire date: 2004-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 73
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Veith works as a Security Counselor Lead for Human Services Department within Msop Sp Controlcenter1Stwatch. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $118,774 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Peter Anderson

Security Counselor Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,769

Sub-department: Forensics Utility Pool B
Base pay: $68,712
Overtime: $43,620
Other pay: $6,438
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,769
Hire date: 2005-12-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 73
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peter Anderson holds the role of Security Counselor Lead at Human Services Department within Forensics Utility Pool B. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,769. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Michelle Hassler

Human Services Manager 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,764

Sub-department: OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Group 9
Base pay: $118,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,764
Hire date: 2012-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Hassler is a Human Services Manager 2 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Bkgrnd Studies Group 9. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,764. They are represented by Manager.

Paul Cole

Behavior Modification Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,621

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Pine Island
Base pay: $61,716
Overtime: $37,105
Other pay: $19,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,621
Hire date: 2016-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Paul Cole serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Pine Island. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,621. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jeffrey Bitzan

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,573

Sub-department: CBHH Alexandria Nursing 2
Base pay: $111,360
Overtime: $2,622
Other pay: $4,591
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,573
Hire date: 2013-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Bitzan is a Registered Nurse at Human Services Department within Cbhh Alexandria Nursing 2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $118,573. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Rebecca Gauthier

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,520

Sub-department: CBHH Rochester Nursing
Base pay: $106,887
Overtime: $9,369
Other pay: $2,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,520
Hire date: 2010-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Rebecca Gauthier serves as a Registered Nurse within Cbhh Rochester Nursing. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,520. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Harihar Acharya

Human Services Supervisor 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,469

Sub-department: DCT Health Equity
Base pay: $119,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,469
Hire date: 2022-03-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Harihar Acharya works as a Human Services Supervisor 4 for Human Services Department within Dct Health Equity. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Harihar earned $118,469 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brian Morrison

Behavior Modification Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,446

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Morristown
Base pay: $56,794
Overtime: $41,627
Other pay: $20,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,446
Hire date: 2017-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Brian Morrison serves as a Behavior Modification Assistant within Msocs Fc Morristown. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,446. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Bryan Hatlen

Physical Plant Director/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,414

Sub-department: DCT Facilities Spv
Base pay: $103,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,414
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bryan Hatlen is a Physical Plant Director at Human Services Department within Dct Facilities Supervisor. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $118,414. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Lindsay Willard

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,382

Sub-department: Forensics Grove A Nursing 1
Base pay: $110,901
Overtime: $5,139
Other pay: $2,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,382
Hire date: 2012-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lindsay Willard works as a Registered Nurse for Human Services Department within Forensics Grove a Nursing 1. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Lindsay earned $118,382 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Laurel Sturlaugson

Registered Nurse Principal/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,367

Sub-department: Nursing Administration
Base pay: $116,307
Overtime: $445
Other pay: $1,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,367
Hire date: 2009-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laurel Sturlaugson works as a Registered Nurse Principal for Human Services Department within Nursing Administration. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Laurel earned $118,367 in 2024. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Mark Eekhoff

Staff Attorney 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,364

Sub-department: HCA HCIA Tort&Special Recovery
Base pay: $117,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,364
Hire date: 2022-04-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Mark Eekhoff serves as a Staff Attorney 2 within Hca Hcia Tort&Special Recovery. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,364. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Hettig

Director Care and Treatment Manager 2/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$118,364

Sub-department: Forensics MHP Administration
Base pay: $118,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,364
Hire date: 2007-10-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Michael Hettig serves as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 2 within Forensics Mhp Administration. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,364. Their bargaining unit is Manager.