Minnesota / Public Safety Department / Planning Director State

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Planning Director State

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

17 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $113,418, above the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $113,418
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12,166$116,632+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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

Planning Director State is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Public Safety Department, the median of $113,418 ranks #3 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$202,106 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$113,420 · 4

MN St Colleges & Universities

$113,418 · 1

Minnesota IT Services

$113,418 · 1

Employ & Econ Development Department

$113,418 · 3

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$113,418 · 5

Mnsure

$113,418 · 10

Health Department

$108,919 · 28

Administration Department

$108,728 · 4

Natural Resources Department

$107,935 · 12

Pollution Control Agency

$106,191 · 15

Human Services Department

$105,717 · 38

Median total compensation for the Planning Director 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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Aaron Kallunki

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$117,502

Sub-department: HSEM Preparedness
Base pay: $113,380
Overtime: $4,122
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,502
Hire date: 2014-12-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aaron Kallunki is a Planning Director State at Public Safety Department within Hsem Preparedness. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,502. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Mcvann

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$114,783

Sub-department: Capitol Security LE
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $1,365
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,783
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Ryan Mcvann holds the role of Planning Director State at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Le. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,783. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Labarre

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$114,400

Sub-department: Product Management
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $983
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,400
Hire date: 1997-09-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Lisa Labarre works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within Product Management. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $114,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryn Meiers

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$114,186

Sub-department: Mnjis Management
Base pay: $114,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,186
Hire date: 1997-06-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Kathryn Meiers works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within Mnjis Management. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Kathryn earned $114,186 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cesar Munoz

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$113,427

Sub-department: Product Management
Base pay: $113,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,427
Hire date: 2011-03-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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, Cesar Munoz serves as a Planning Director State within Product Management. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,427. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melinda Miller

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: 911 Emer Service Deputy Direct
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2012-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Melinda Miller works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within 911 Emer Service Deputy Direct. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Melinda earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Oliveira

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Office of Communication 2
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2009-07-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Jill Oliveira is a Planning Director State at Public Safety Department within Office of Communication 2. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kris Wilkens

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: State Patrol Technician Operations
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Kris Wilkens works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Technician Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Kris earned $113,418 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Asleson

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Product Management
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1977-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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, Michael Asleson serves as a Planning Director State within Product Management. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 48 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.