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Information Technology Specialist 4

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

845 employees hold this title in Minnesota IT Services. Median total compensation for the role is $125,133, above the department median of $123,142.

Employees: 845
Total payroll: $97.4M
Role median: $125,133
Agency median: $123,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,410$154,916+

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

How total compensation varies among the 845 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Information Technology Specialist 4 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other — about 4,180 people — is $91,750. Minnesota IT Services pays a median base salary of $115,289 for this role, 26% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Minnesota IT Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$65,260

$78,620

$91,750

$131,580

$165,210

Minnesota IT Services median · $115,289

The bar is the range of annual wages for Computer Occupations, All Other across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Minnesota IT Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other — about 435,370 people — is $116,580. Minnesota IT Services’s median base salary is 1% below that national figure, about the 49th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$55,940

$79,370

$116,580

$157,500

$188,470

Minnesota IT Services median · $115,289

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 2,349 of 2,461 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Minnesota IT Services is $115,505, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Information Technology Specialist 4 is held in 13 Minnesota departments. In Minnesota IT Services, the median of $125,133 ranks #6 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Legislative Auditor

$133,865 · 1

Campaign Finance & Public Discl Bd

$126,805 · 1

Teachers Retirement Associate

$125,829 · 6

Public Safety Department

$125,133 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$125,133 · 1

Lottery

$125,133 · 8

MN St Colleges & Universities

$125,133 · 115

Housing Finance Agency

$125,013 · 3

Public Employees Retire Associate

$119,701 · 7

Secretary of State

$119,436 · 19

State Auditor

$115,792 · 2

MN State Retirement System

$106,879 · 11

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist 4 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Information Technology Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $112,296 ranks #1 of 2. See Information Technology Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$103,333 · 85

Median total compensation for comparable Information Technology Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Derek Nagel

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$93,725

Sub-department: Data Integrtn and Whse Srvcs
Base pay: $93,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,725
Hire date: 2017-04-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Derek Nagel holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Data Integrtn and Warehouse Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,725. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Logan Salner

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$93,721

Sub-department: Applications
Base pay: $93,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,721
Hire date: 2022-02-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Logan Salner holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Applications. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,721. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Pierre

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$92,952

Sub-department: Asset - CMDB
Base pay: $92,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,952
Hire date: 2018-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Danielle Pierre serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Asset - Cmdb. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,952. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Baumgartner Jr

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$92,574

Sub-department: APP Product HPCD Staff
Base pay: $92,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,574
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Thomas Baumgartner Jr serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within App Product Hpcd Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,574. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yvonne Gibson

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2024 total comp

$92,325

Sub-department: Mnit Dnr Pmo 1
Base pay: $80,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,325
Hire date: 2017-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yvonne Gibson is a Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Mnit Dnr Pmo 1. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $92,325. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Tarose

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$91,565

Sub-department: Unix-Linux-Email Archive
Base pay: $91,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,565
Hire date: 2024-09-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Michael Tarose serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Unix-Linux-Email Archive. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,565. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Venkata Bangaru

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$91,450

Sub-department: IT Infrastructure Staff
Base pay: $91,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,450
Hire date: 2022-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Venkata Bangaru serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within IT Infrastructure Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,450. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Helene Barhaugh

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$91,020

Sub-department: Project Management
Base pay: $91,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,020
Hire date: 2024-04-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Helene Barhaugh is a Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Project Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,020. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Fox

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$90,892

Sub-department: ITBO CW Admin & Comms Staff
Base pay: $90,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,892
Hire date: 2019-12-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Jill Fox serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Itbo Cw Administrative & Comms Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,892. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Prajjwol Timilsina

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$90,892

Sub-department: Application Development 1
Base pay: $90,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,892
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Prajjwol Timilsina serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Application Development 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,892. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Norman

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,910

Sub-department: Automation and Integration
Base pay: $89,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,910
Hire date: 2018-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Norman holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Automation and Integration. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,910. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Schweitzer

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,836

Sub-department: DevOps-METS/SMRT-BA Tm 3
Base pay: $89,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,836
Hire date: 2024-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Schweitzer works as a Information Technology Specialist 4 for Minnesota IT Services within Devops-Mets/Smrt-Ba Tm 3. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $89,836 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Burger Jr

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,430

Sub-department: Service & Knowledge Mgmt
Base pay: $89,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,430
Hire date: 2019-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sean Burger Jr holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Service & Knowledge Management. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,430. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Wong

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,155

Sub-department: Mainframe Systems Support
Base pay: $89,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,155
Hire date: 2024-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Wong works as a Information Technology Specialist 4 for Minnesota IT Services within Mainframe Systems Support. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $89,155 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Johnson

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,155

Sub-department: M365 Identity & Automation
Base pay: $89,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,155
Hire date: 2024-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Sean Johnson serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within M365 Identity & Automation. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,155. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andy Brogger

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,974

Sub-department: Project Management Staff
Base pay: $88,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,974
Hire date: 2023-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andy Brogger holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within Project Management Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,974. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Barnard

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,295

Sub-department: DPS MNJIS Network Support
Base pay: $84,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,295
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Tyler Barnard serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within Dps Mnjis Network Support. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,295. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Zweber

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,230

Sub-department: M365 Collaboration
Base pay: $88,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,230
Hire date: 2023-03-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Charles Zweber serves as a Information Technology Specialist 4 within M365 Collaboration. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,230. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Wendt

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2024 total comp

$87,541

Sub-department: DHS Mn.It Ssea Dba
Base pay: $79,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,541
Hire date: 2013-10-25
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katherine Wendt holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Minnesota IT Services within DHS Mn.It Ssea Dba. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,541. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.