Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Planner Principal State

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Planner Principal State

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

39 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $92,213, above the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $92,213
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$20,011$114,042+

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

How total compensation varies among the 39 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

Planner Principal State is held in 28 Minnesota departments. In Pollution Control Agency, the median of $92,213 ranks #11 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

African Heritage Council

$117,068 · 1

Capitol Area Architect

$98,072 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,738 · 1

Agriculture Department

$97,734 · 5

Labor & Industry Department

$97,734 · 1

MN Management & Budget

$97,734 · 1

Amateur Sports Community

$97,734 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$94,147 · 6

Public Safety Department

$93,491 · 17

Employ & Econ Development Department

$92,427 · 10

Corrections Department

$92,081 · 7

Health Department

$90,610 · 192

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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John Gilkeson

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$99,355

Sub-department: RMAD ProdSustain&PartnershUnit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,355
Hire date: 1990-03-28
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Gilkeson holds the role of Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Prodsustain&Partnershunit. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,355. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megen Kabele

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$98,738

Sub-department: Rmad Environmental Review Unit
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,738
Hire date: 2022-09-28
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: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Megen Kabele serves as a Planner Principal State within Rmad Environmental Review Unit. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,738. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Mroz Risse

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$98,734

Sub-department: RMAD Env Educat&Outreach Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,734
Hire date: 2017-01-30
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristin Mroz Risse is a Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Environmental Educat&Outreach Unit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Cotton

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$98,534

Sub-department: RMAD ProdSustain&PartnershUnit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $800
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,534
Hire date: 2007-11-14
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Amanda Cotton serves as a Planner Principal State within Rmad Prodsustain&Partnershunit. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,534. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Latham

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: RMAD SustainMaterial MgmtUnit
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 1990-09-12
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: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Latham works as a Planner Principal State for Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Sustainmaterial Mgmtunit. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $97,738 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Innocent Eyoh

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Policy Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1986-08-18
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Innocent Eyoh holds the role of Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Policy Unit. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yolanda Letnes

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Agency Rules Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1991-10-14
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yolanda Letnes works as a Planner Principal State for Pollution Control Agency within Agency Rules Unit. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. Yolanda earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aneka Swanson

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Policy Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2008-04-21
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aneka Swanson is a Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Policy Unit. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Peterson

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Rmad Environmental Review Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-02-02
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Peterson works as a Planner Principal State for Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Environmental Review Unit. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Charles earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Wold

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,315

Sub-department: EAO Climate Assistance Unit
Base pay: $97,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,315
Hire date: 2023-12-13
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: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Wold is a Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Climate Assistance Unit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,315. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Martin

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$96,215

Sub-department: Brownfields CoOut & EngagUnit
Base pay: $95,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,215
Hire date: 2002-08-26
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Martin is a Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Brownfields Coout & Engagunit. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,215. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.