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

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Secretary of State Minnesota78% match
Octo District of Columbia60% match

Record list

Employees

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Rebecca Bernauer

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,825

Sub-department: Web Technical Services
Base pay: $89,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,825
Hire date: 1992-11-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
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, Rebecca Bernauer serves as a Information Technology Specialist 3 within Web Technical Services. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,825. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandria Olson

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,744

Sub-department: MN.IT DNR Applications
Base pay: $89,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,744
Hire date: 2022-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Alexandria Olson holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 2 at Minnesota IT Services within Mn.It Dnr Applications. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,744. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynda Steele

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,717

Sub-department: Production Control
Base pay: $88,247
Overtime: $337
Other pay: $1,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,717
Hire date: 2018-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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, Lynda Steele serves as a Information Technology Specialist 2 within Production Control. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,717. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wendy Chretien

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2024 total comp

$89,698

Sub-department: Dps Mnit Pmo
Base pay: $73,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,698
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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: -

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

Wendy Chretien holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Dps Mnit Pmo. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,698. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kou Thao

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,670

Sub-department: (I)Desktop Support
Base pay: $89,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,670
Hire date: 2018-09-05
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

Kou Thao is a Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within (I)Desktop Support. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,670. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wagener

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,670

Sub-department: User Interface Development
Base pay: $89,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,670
Hire date: 2018-02-14
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

Michael Wagener works as a Information Technology Specialist 3 for Minnesota IT Services within User Interface Development. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $89,670 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nou Xiong

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,512

Sub-department: Service & Knowledge Mgmt
Base pay: $89,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,512
Hire date: 2018-01-10
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

Nou Xiong is a Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within Service & Knowledge Management. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,512. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Herbert Allen

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,456

Sub-department: ICAM Staff
Base pay: $84,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,456
Hire date: 2024-07-03
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: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Herbert Allen is a Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within Icam Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,456. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Polster

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,430

Sub-department: ESD - EUS Group 2
Base pay: $89,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,430
Hire date: 2012-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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, James Polster serves as a Information Technology Specialist 2 within Esd - Eus Group 2. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,430. They are represented by 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.

Dylan Gross

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,430

Sub-department: DHS BISO Automation
Base pay: $89,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,430
Hire date: 2022-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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, Dylan Gross serves as a Information Technology Specialist 2 within DHS Biso Automation. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,430. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Pearson

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,310

Sub-department: MNIT DCT Analysis & Project
Base pay: $89,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,310
Hire date: 2023-11-08
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

Eric Pearson holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within Mnit Dct Analysis & Project. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,310. They are represented by 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.

Kevin Thao

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,070

Sub-department: Engineering Specialty Support
Base pay: $89,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,070
Hire date: 2019-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Kevin Thao works as a Information Technology Specialist 2 for Minnesota IT Services within Engineering Specialty Support. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $89,070 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Samuel

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$89,070

Sub-department: ESD - Access Fulfillment
Base pay: $89,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,070
Hire date: 2007-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Elizabeth Samuel works as a Information Technology Specialist 2 for Minnesota IT Services within Esd - Access Fulfillment. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $89,070 in 2025. 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.

Matthew Porett

Mnit Division Manager 1/Minnesota IT Services

2024 total comp

$88,966

Sub-department: CIO Support
Base pay: $57,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,966
Hire date: 1996-01-03
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Matthew Porett serves as a Mnit Division Manager 1 within CIO Support. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,966. They are represented by Manager.

Cung-Meing Yang

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,950

Sub-department: ESD - EUS Group 1
Base pay: $88,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,950
Hire date: 2017-12-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Cung-Meing Yang is a Information Technology Specialist 2 at Minnesota IT Services within Esd - Eus Group 1. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,950. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Buelow

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,801

Sub-department: Business Systems Analyst
Base pay: $88,801
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,801
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Angela Buelow is a Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within Business Systems Analyst. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,801. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sukhanya Narayanan

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,590

Sub-department: APP Product HRD Staff
Base pay: $88,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,590
Hire date: 2020-02-05
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

Sukhanya Narayanan works as a Information Technology Specialist 3 for Minnesota IT Services within App Product Hrd Staff. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Sukhanya earned $88,590 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carl Fils-Aime

Information Technology Specialist 3/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,576

Sub-department: APP Product IDEPC Staff
Base pay: $84,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,576
Hire date: 2023-04-12
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: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carl Fils-Aime holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 3 at Minnesota IT Services within App Product Idepc Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,576. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bee Xiong

Information Technology Specialist 2/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$88,470

Sub-department: (I)Desktop Support
Base pay: $88,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,470
Hire date: 2014-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Bee Xiong holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 2 at Minnesota IT Services within (I)Desktop Support. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,470. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.