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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Krista Gilpin

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$131,611

Sub-department: MSOP RN Admin Supv
Base pay: $129,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,611
Hire date: 2013-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

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

At Human Services Department, Krista Gilpin serves as a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv within Msop Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,611. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Thomas Edwards

Behavioral Medical Practitioner/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$131,527

Sub-department: MSOP ML Psych Services B
Base pay: $129,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,527
Hire date: 2009-06-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
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: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Edwards is a Behavioral Medical Practitioner at Human Services Department within Msop Ml Psychologist Services B. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $131,527. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Alexandra Mentes

Human Services Manager 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,481

Sub-department: DHS Business Solutions Ldrship
Base pay: $131,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,481
Hire date: 1999-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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

Alexandra Mentes holds the role of Human Services Manager 3 at Human Services Department within DHS Business Solutions Ldrship. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,481. Union affiliation: Manager.

Marisela Cantu

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: Office of Privacy Official
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 1993-09-20
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

Marisela Cantu works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Office of Privacy Official. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. Marisela earned $131,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Leonard

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 2017-05-15
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

Michael Leonard is a Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,347. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Steenhoek

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 2013-05-08
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

Sarah Steenhoek works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $131,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Ellis

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: CO GCO HCA,CS & CC Legal Team
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 2009-01-05
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

Derek Ellis holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Co Gco Hca,Cs & Cc Legal Team. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,347. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Rheaume

Security Counselor Lead/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$131,266

Sub-department: FMHP Cedar Unit
Base pay: $72,770
Overtime: $57,654
Other pay: $842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,266
Hire date: 2006-03-15
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

John Rheaume works as a Security Counselor Lead for Human Services Department within Fmhp Cedar Unit. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. John earned $131,266 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Michelle Luckhardt

Registered Nurse Senior/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$131,256

Sub-department: DCT CPA Staff
Base pay: $112,259
Overtime: $15,526
Other pay: $3,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,256
Hire date: 1988-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
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

Michelle Luckhardt holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Human Services Department within Dct Cpa Staff. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 36 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,256. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Brian Wills

Director Care and Treatment Manager 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$131,229

Sub-department: Forensic Administration B
Base pay: $128,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,229
Hire date: 2004-02-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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

Brian Wills holds the role of Director Care and Treatment Manager 3 at Human Services Department within Forensic Administration B. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,229. Union affiliation: Manager.

Michelle Long

Human Services Manager 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,201

Sub-department: HCA Waivers
Base pay: $128,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,201
Hire date: 1992-07-01
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

At Human Services Department, Michelle Long serves as a Human Services Manager 2 within Hca Waivers. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,201. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Denisha Anderson

Skills Development Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$131,115

Sub-department: CAS Nicollet
Base pay: $70,069
Overtime: $36,138
Other pay: $24,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,115
Hire date: 2022-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Denisha Anderson works as a Skills Development Specialist for Human Services Department within Cas Nicollet. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Denisha earned $131,115 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ayele Amegandji

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$130,883

Sub-department: Unit D1
Base pay: $85,485
Overtime: $34,464
Other pay: $10,935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,883
Hire date: 2012-08-29
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

At Human Services Department, Ayele Amegandji serves as a Registered Nurse within Unit D1. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,883. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Christala Culhane

Human Services Manager 2/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$130,804

Sub-department: OIG LS Assistant Dir
Base pay: $127,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,804
Hire date: 2013-05-13
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

Christala Culhane is a Human Services Manager 2 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Assistant Director. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,804. Union affiliation: Manager.