Minnesota / MN St Colleges & Universities / Information Technology Specialist 1

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Information Technology Specialist 1

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

102 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $63,608, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 102
Total payroll: $6.1M
Role median: $63,608
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,242$82,797+

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

How total compensation varies among the 102 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 1 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other — about 4,180 people — is $91,750. MN St Colleges & Universities pays a median base salary of $93,775 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 51st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where MN St Colleges & Universities sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$65,260

$78,620

$91,750

$131,580

$165,210

MN St Colleges & Universities median · $93,775

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 MN St Colleges & Universities’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. MN St Colleges & Universities’s median base salary is 20% below that national figure, about the 35th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$55,940

$79,370

$116,580

$157,500

$188,470

MN St Colleges & Universities median · $93,775

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 617 of 652 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 MN St Colleges & Universities is $95,062, 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 1 is held in 5 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $63,608 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement Associate

$63,747 · 1

Minnesota IT Services

$58,015 · 40

Secretary of State

$56,011 · 1

State Auditor

$55,807 · 2

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist 1 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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Cindy Wangerud

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,716

Sub-department: MnSCU Ank Ram CC Tech&Cntr Svc
Base pay: $78,461
Overtime: $255
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,716
Hire date: 1998-10-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cindy Wangerud is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ank Ram Cc Tech&Cntr Service. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,716. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Evans

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,687

Sub-department: MnSCU Anoka Henn TC Classified
Base pay: $78,461
Overtime: $227
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,687
Hire date: 2017-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Evans holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Anoka Henn Tc Classified. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,687. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carly Beckwith

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,495

Sub-department: MnSCU Lk Sup Duluth MAPE
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $38
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,495
Hire date: 1995-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carly Beckwith is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Lk Sup Duluth Mape. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,495. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Debaere

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,476

Sub-department: MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Class
Base pay: $78,363
Overtime: $113
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,476
Hire date: 2013-03-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Debaere is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu MN State Ctc Mh Class. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,476. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Klepperich

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,459

Sub-department: MnSCU Normandale CC Profession
Base pay: $78,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,459
Hire date: 2007-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Klepperich holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Normandale Cc Profession. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,459. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Victor Lukasek

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,457

Sub-department: MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,457
Hire date: 2009-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Victor Lukasek serves as a Information Technology Specialist 1 within Mnscu St Cloud Tc Classified. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,457. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Roske

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,457

Sub-department: MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,457
Hire date: 2008-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexander Roske holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu St Cloud Tc Classified. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,457. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luis Flores Lara

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,457

Sub-department: MnSCU Century CTC Class/1
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,457
Hire date: 2007-08-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Luis Flores Lara is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Century Ctc Class/1. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,457. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Bowman

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,448

Sub-department: MnSCU CtrlLk Brainerd CC Class
Base pay: $78,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,448
Hire date: 1999-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Bowman is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ctrllk Brainerd Cc Class. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,448. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Deschene

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,329

Sub-department: MnSCU Northland CC Classified
Base pay: $78,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,329
Hire date: 2004-10-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Holly Deschene works as a Information Technology Specialist 1 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Northland Cc Classified. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Holly earned $78,329 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Kruzel

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,253

Sub-department: MnSCU St Paul TC MAPE Class
Base pay: $77,913
Overtime: $340
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,253
Hire date: 1998-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, John Kruzel serves as a Information Technology Specialist 1 within Mnscu St Paul Tc Mape Class. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,253. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Curtis Willcutt

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$77,561

Sub-department: Classified MMA&MAPE Non-Exempt
Base pay: $77,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,561
Hire date: 2018-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Curtis Willcutt serves as a Information Technology Specialist 1 within Classified Mma&Mape Non-Exempt. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,561. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dominic Jennen

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$77,193

Sub-department: MnSCU Metro SU Classified
Base pay: $71,718
Overtime: $5,370
Other pay: $105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,193
Hire date: 2016-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dominic Jennen works as a Information Technology Specialist 1 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Metro Su Classified. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Dominic earned $77,193 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Harris Pengeston

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$75,606

Sub-department: MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
Base pay: $72,184
Overtime: $3,422
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,606
Hire date: 2013-04-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Harris Pengeston serves as a Information Technology Specialist 1 within Mnscu St Cloud Tc Classified. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,606. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.