Minnesota / Military Affairs Department / Planner Senior State

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Planner Senior State

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in Military Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $75,083, above the department median of $61,018.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $451.5K
Role median: $75,083
Agency median: $61,018
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

Planner Senior State is held in 18 Minnesota departments. In Military Affairs Department, the median of $75,083 ranks #8 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$107,768 · 1

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$95,008 · 2

Mnsure

$84,793 · 1

Veterans Affairs Department

$83,140 · 1

Indian Affairs Council

$82,429 · 1

Revenue Department

$81,244 · 1

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$81,114 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$74,440 · 10

Employ & Econ Development Department

$73,470 · 6

Health Department

$71,942 · 44

Agriculture Department

$70,385 · 3

Natural Resources Department

$69,254 · 8

Median total compensation for the Planner Senior State role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jacob Kitzmann

Planner Senior State/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: CR Environmental Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2015-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Kitzmann works as a Planner Senior State for Military Affairs Department within Cr Environmental Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $84,793 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Sanoski

Planner Senior State/Military Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$81,118

Sub-department: CR Environmental Staff
Base pay: $81,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,118
Hire date: 2013-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Sanoski holds the role of Planner Senior State at Military Affairs Department within Cr Environmental Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,118. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Ruff

Planner Senior State/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$75,645

Sub-department: FMO Planners Staff
Base pay: $75,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,645
Hire date: 2017-04-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lori Ruff is a Planner Senior State at Military Affairs Department within Fmo Planners Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,645. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Retka

Planner Senior State/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$74,521

Sub-department: CR Environmental Staff
Base pay: $74,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,521
Hire date: 2001-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katherine Retka is a Planner Senior State at Military Affairs Department within Cr Environmental Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,521. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Kabanuk

Planner Senior State/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$73,503

Sub-department: FMO Admin Staff
Base pay: $73,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,503
Hire date: 2018-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Military Affairs Department, Kyle Kabanuk serves as a Planner Senior State within Fmo Administrative Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,503. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Strait

Planner Senior State/Military Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,942

Sub-department: FMO Admin Staff
Base pay: $61,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,942
Hire date: 2013-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P01
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Military Affairs Department, James Strait serves as a Planner Senior State within Fmo Administrative Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,942. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.