Minnesota / Minnesota IT Services

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Minnesota IT Services

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

The Minnesota IT Services provides technology and information-systems services that support other government operations.

In 2025, this agency had 3,013 employees with median total compensation of $123,142; the highest distinct record was $213,743.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $342.7M
Employees: 3,013
Median total: $123,142
Highest record: $213,743

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$703$176,234+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,013 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($123,142) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $110,984 (98%)
Overtime — $347 (0%)
Other — $2,425 (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

$65,116

$95,058

$123,142

$139,009

$149,458

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $149,458 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,116. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Information Technology Specialist 4

811 · $125,133

Information Technology Specialist 3

626 · $110,764

Information Technology Specialist 5

609 · $139,009

Information Technology Specialist 2

259 · $77,797

Systems Supervisor

128 · $148,606

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	$297.9M —	2,657 —	$119,719 —
2025	$342.7M ▲ 15.0%	3,013 ▲ 13.4%	$123,142 ▲ 2.9%

Compare

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Record list

Employees

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Nou Her

Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$164,566

Sub-department: DB & Sys Admin Supervisors
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,566
Hire date: 2006-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Nou Her serves as a Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor within Db & Systems Administrative Supervisors. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,566. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Adam Van Slyke

Mnit Division Manager 1/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$164,531

Sub-department: MN.IT Services Network Staff
Base pay: $164,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,531
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 52
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Van Slyke holds the role of Mnit Division Manager 1 at Minnesota IT Services within Mn.It Services Network Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,531. Union affiliation: Manager.

Daniel Flowers

Systems Architect/Minnesota IT Services

2024 total comp

$164,513

Sub-department: Intertech-Technical Support
Base pay: $142,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,513
Hire date: 2007-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Flowers holds the role of Systems Architect at Minnesota IT Services within Intertech-Technical Support. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,513. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Hullopeter

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: MN IT Infrastructure Supvs
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 1995-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Patrick Hullopeter serves as a Information Syst Manager within MN IT Infrastructure Supvs. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,308. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Clint Forseth

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: Application Management
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 1998-07-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clint Forseth is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Application Management. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,308. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

William Leifheit

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: ESO BISOs
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 1996-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Leifheit holds the role of Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Eso Bisos. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,308. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Paul Flakne

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: MNIT DCT Office of CBTO
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 2020-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Flakne works as a Information Syst Manager for Minnesota IT Services within Mnit Dct Office of Cbto. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $163,308 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Clifton Meier

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: Security Ops Sups
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 2004-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clifton Meier is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Security Operations Sups. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,308. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Joseph Pugh

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: APPs Product Director
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 2000-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Pugh is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Apps Product Director. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,308. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Stanley Gruska

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: DNR Applications Mgr
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 1999-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stanley Gruska is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Dnr Applications Manager. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,308. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Neal Dawson

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: ISIRT Sups
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 1997-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Neal Dawson is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Isirt Sups. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,308. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Debra Stafford

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,308

Sub-department: Security Ops Sups
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,308
Hire date: 1995-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Debra Stafford is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Security Operations Sups. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,308. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Adam Benedix

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$163,271

Sub-department: VI Operations
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $903
Other pay: $23,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,271
Hire date: 2001-09-12
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Adam Benedix serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within VI Operations. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,271. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valentina Palchuk

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$162,808

Sub-department: Application Support
Base pay: $112,296
Overtime: $10,333
Other pay: $40,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,808
Hire date: 1999-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Valentina Palchuk holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within Application Support. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,808. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Busch

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$162,704

Sub-department: Windows Server Support
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $2,041
Other pay: $21,654
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,704
Hire date: 2013-07-01
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Busch holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Windows Server Support. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,704. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Peterson

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$162,541

Sub-department: Statewide Apps Mgr
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,071
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,541
Hire date: 2006-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
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: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Peterson holds the role of Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Statewide Apps Manager. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,541. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Florence Buggert

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$162,541

Sub-department: Statewide Apps Mgr
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,071
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,541
Hire date: 1987-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
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: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Florence Buggert is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Statewide Apps Manager. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $162,541. They are represented by Confidential.

Michael PalmerMay be multiple

Information Technology Specialist 4/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$162,160

Sub-department: DHS Mn.It Ssea Esb
Hire date: 2017-07-19
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

This Information Technology Specialist 4 record at Minnesota IT Services for Michael Palmer may represent several individuals, totaling $162,160 in 2025.

Edward Goessling

Systems Architect/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$162,124

Sub-department: M365 Architecture
Base pay: $162,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,124
Hire date: 2010-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Edward Goessling holds the role of Systems Architect at Minnesota IT Services within M365 Architecture. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,124. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonny Vang

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$161,852

Sub-department: Infra & Cloud Eng & Auto Staff
Base pay: $139,015
Overtime: $1,138
Other pay: $21,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,852
Hire date: 2018-12-19
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sonny Vang holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Infra & Cloud Engineer & Auto Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,852. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Haejung Renner

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$161,760

Sub-department: Infra & Cloud Eng & Auto Staff
Base pay: $139,015
Overtime: $1,573
Other pay: $21,172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,760
Hire date: 2018-12-05
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: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Haejung Renner works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Minnesota IT Services within Infra & Cloud Engineer & Auto Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Haejung earned $161,760 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Palmer

Information Syst Manager/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$161,696

Sub-department: Desktop / Service Desk Mgr
Base pay: $159,470
Overtime: $2,226
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,696
Hire date: 1999-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brandon Palmer is a Information Syst Manager at Minnesota IT Services within Desktop / Service Desk Manager. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,696. They are represented by Middle Management Association.