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Buyer 2

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

7 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $66,174, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $429.3K
Role median: $66,174
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

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This role across Minnesota

Buyer 2 is held in 18 Minnesota departments. In Public Safety Department, the median of $66,174 ranks #15 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Health Department

$79,303 · 3

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$78,893 · 1

Transportation Department

$78,879 · 5

Education Department

$78,086 · 1

Corrections Department

$78,064 · 5

Human Services Department

$77,314 · 8

Minnesota IT Services

$76,944 · 5

Employ & Economic Development Department

$74,698 · 6

Housing Finance Agency

$73,286 · 2

MN St Colleges & Universities

$72,871 · 8

MN Management & Budget

$72,093 · 1

Lottery

$69,395 · 3

Median total compensation for the Buyer 2 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Buyer beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $70,208 ranks #7 of 13. See Buyer across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose

$138,077 · 6

School District of Philadelphia

$87,036 · 5

$84,798 · 8

$75,216 · 8

$71,393 · 8

$71,050 · 21

$62,065 · 5

New York Public Authorities

$57,399 · 33

Median total compensation for comparable Buyer roles 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.

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Employees with this title

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Gina Mangen

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$78,893

Sub-department: Fas Procurement Team
Base pay: $78,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,893
Hire date: 2007-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gina Mangen works as a Buyer 2 for Public Safety Department within Fas Procurement Team. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Gina earned $78,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Hill

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$76,146

Sub-department: Bca Business Shared Services
Base pay: $75,747
Overtime: $399
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,146
Hire date: 2011-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Hill holds the role of Buyer 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Business Shared Services. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,146. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vernitta Moore

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$74,211

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $74,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,211
Hire date: 1993-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vernitta Moore works as a Buyer 2 for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Vernitta earned $74,211 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tara Grande

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,174

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $66,040
Overtime: $134
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,174
Hire date: 2023-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tara Grande works as a Buyer 2 for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Tara earned $66,174 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandie Jensen

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$54,069

Sub-department: DVS Administration Svcs
Base pay: $53,469
Overtime: $601
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,069
Hire date: 2024-08-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Sandie Jensen serves as a Buyer 2 within Dvs Administration Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,069. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert French

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$43,729

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $21,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,729
Hire date: 1984-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert French holds the role of Buyer 2 at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 1984, they have about 40 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,729. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Johnson

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$36,121

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $34,223
Overtime: $33
Other pay: $1,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,121
Hire date: 2018-12-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Johnson holds the role of Buyer 2 at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,121. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.