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Finance Specialist 3

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

12 employees hold this title in MN Management & Budget. Median total compensation for the role is $109,118, above the department median of $96,694.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $109,118
Agency median: $96,694
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$51,202$126,186+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 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.

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This role across Minnesota

Finance Specialist 3 is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In MN Management & Budget, the median of $109,118 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Natural Resources Department

$82,985 · 3

Median total compensation for the Finance Specialist 3 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Finance Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $94,452 ranks #2 of 2. See Finance Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$263,564 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Finance 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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Michael Hoye

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$127,716

Sub-department: Module Support
Base pay: $89,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,716
Hire date: 2013-06-24
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Hoye works as a Finance Specialist 3 for MN Management & Budget within Module Support. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $127,716 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Creel

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,760

Sub-department: Module Support
Base pay: $109,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,642
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,760
Hire date: 2013-07-08
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Travis Creel is a Finance Specialist 3 at MN Management & Budget within Module Support. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,760. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Mushitz

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$115,129

Sub-department: Systems & Communications
Base pay: $108,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,129
Hire date: 2014-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN Management & Budget, Jennifer Mushitz serves as a Finance Specialist 3 within Systems & Communications. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,129. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Paul Olson

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$110,232

Sub-department: Int Control & Account
Base pay: $109,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,232
Hire date: 2015-07-13
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Olson works as a Finance Specialist 3 for MN Management & Budget within Int Control & Account. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $110,232 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Thompson

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$109,118

Sub-department: Financial Reporting
Base pay: $109,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,118
Hire date: 2008-01-14
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Thompson is a Finance Specialist 3 at MN Management & Budget within Financial Reporting. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,118. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Dahle

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$109,118

Sub-department: Vendor Payments
Base pay: $109,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,118
Hire date: 2012-03-28
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Travis Dahle works as a Finance Specialist 3 for MN Management & Budget within Vendor Payments. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Travis earned $109,118 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Odhiambo

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$109,118

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $109,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,118
Hire date: 2024-05-22
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Odhiambo is a Finance Specialist 3 at MN Management & Budget within Internal Audit. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,118. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Josie Shrum

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$102,828

Sub-department: Financial Reporting
Base pay: $102,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,828
Hire date: 2012-01-09
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Josie Shrum holds the role of Finance Specialist 3 at MN Management & Budget within Financial Reporting. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,828. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kia Vang

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$100,599

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $100,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,599
Hire date: 2017-02-22
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN Management & Budget, Kia Vang serves as a Finance Specialist 3 within Internal Audit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,599. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Lackie

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$89,309

Sub-department: Payroll Operations
Base pay: $89,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,309
Hire date: 2024-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stephanie Lackie works as a Finance Specialist 3 for MN Management & Budget within Payroll Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Stephanie earned $89,309 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Michael Persons

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$60,422

Sub-department: Payroll Management
Base pay: $45,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,422
Hire date: 2009-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Persons holds the role of Finance Specialist 3 at MN Management & Budget within Payroll Management. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,422. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Rhonda Miller

Finance Specialist 3/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$51,202

Sub-department: Payroll Management
Base pay: $51,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,202
Hire date: 1986-09-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rhonda Miller holds the role of Finance Specialist 3 at MN Management & Budget within Payroll Management. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,202. They are represented by Confidential.