Minnesota / MN State Retirement System

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MN State Retirement System

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

The MN State Retirement System is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 153 employees with median total compensation of $84,324; the highest distinct record was $226,897.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $13.1M
Employees: 153
Median total: $84,324
Highest record: $226,897

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$3,385$154,755+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 153 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($84,324) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $84,722 (99%)
Overtime — $126 (0%)
Other — $1,010 (1%)
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

$52,290

$64,465

$84,324

$102,056

$129,745

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,745 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,290. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Retirement Services Specialist Principal

22 · $91,025

Retirement Services Specialist Senior

14 · $82,098

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

12 · $56,314

Information Technology Specialist 3

11 · $108,202

Information Technology Specialist 4

9 · $115,150

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	$12.2M —	153 —	$78,157 —
2025	$13.1M ▲ 7.8%	153 ±0%	$84,324 ▲ 7.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Kristin Moran

Information Technology Specialist 4/MN State Retirement System

2024 total comp

$59,072

Sub-department: Systems Analysis
Base pay: $44,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,072
Hire date: 2008-07-14
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristin Moran is a Information Technology Specialist 4 at MN State Retirement System within Systems Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,072. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Dewaay

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$58,461

Sub-department: Health Care Saving Plan
Base pay: $57,919
Overtime: $42
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,461
Hire date: 2019-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Dewaay works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for MN State Retirement System within Health Care Saving Plan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $58,461 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Brizeida Sanchez Lopez

Retirement Services Specialist Inter/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$58,012

Sub-department: Service Call Center
Base pay: $57,280
Overtime: $232
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,012
Hire date: 2023-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brizeida Sanchez Lopez works as a Retirement Services Specialist Inter for MN State Retirement System within Service Call Center. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Brizeida earned $58,012 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thuytam Ho

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$57,841

Sub-department: Employer Participant Services
Base pay: $57,776
Overtime: $65
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,841
Hire date: 2023-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Retirement System, Thuytam Ho serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Employer Participant Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,841. They are represented by Clerical.

Shawna Kelsey

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2024 total comp

$56,544

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $54,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,061
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,544
Hire date: 2023-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shawna Kelsey works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Retirement System within Records Division. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Shawna earned $56,544 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Lisa Odegaard

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,497

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $56,335
Overtime: $163
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,497
Hire date: 2022-01-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Odegaard works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Retirement System within Records Division. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $56,497 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Michelle West

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,335

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $56,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,335
Hire date: 2013-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle West holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at MN State Retirement System within Records Division. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,335. They are represented by Clerical.

Angela Scott

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,335

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $56,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,335
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Retirement System, Angela Scott serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Records Division. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,335. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Darlene Kaari

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,335

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $56,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,335
Hire date: 2015-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Darlene Kaari works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Retirement System within Records Division. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Darlene earned $56,335 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Stacy Kohout

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,335

Sub-department: Employer Participant Services
Base pay: $56,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,335
Hire date: 2001-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stacy Kohout works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Retirement System within Employer Participant Services. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Stacy earned $56,335 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Kierstin White

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,294

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $56,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,294
Hire date: 2014-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kierstin White works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Retirement System within Records Division. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Kierstin earned $56,294 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Shoua Xiong

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$56,040

Sub-department: Health Care Saving Plan
Base pay: $56,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,040
Hire date: 2024-07-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shoua Xiong works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for MN State Retirement System within Health Care Saving Plan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Shoua earned $56,040 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Constance Gadow

State Program Administrative/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$55,310

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $45,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,310
Hire date: 1989-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Retirement System, Constance Gadow serves as a State Program Administrative within Records Division. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,310. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nina Kraemer

Accounting Officer Principal/MN State Retirement System

2024 total comp

$55,140

Sub-department: Finance & Accounting
Base pay: $50,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,140
Hire date: 2014-12-18
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nina Kraemer is a Accounting Officer Principal at MN State Retirement System within Finance & Accounting. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,140. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joanne Terry

Retirement Services Specialist/MN State Retirement System

2024 total comp

$55,137

Sub-department: Service Call Center
Base pay: $54,933
Overtime: $204
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,137
Hire date: 2023-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joanne Terry holds the role of Retirement Services Specialist at MN State Retirement System within Service Call Center. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,137. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Hansen

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$55,069

Sub-department: Records Division
Base pay: $55,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,069
Hire date: 2021-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Hansen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Retirement System within Records Division. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $55,069 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Shana Mcnamara

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/MN State Retirement System

2025 total comp

$54,055

Sub-department: State Program Administrator
Base pay: $54,053
Overtime: $3
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,055
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G62
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Other
Branch Code: Other
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shana Mcnamara holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at MN State Retirement System within State Program Administrator. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,055. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.