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Researcher I

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

7 employees hold this title in Senate. Median total compensation for the role is $61,542, above the department median of $60,939.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $364.7K
Role median: $61,542
Agency median: $60,939
Comparison: Above

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Thomas Tschida

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$77,334

Sub-department: Minority Research
Base pay: $77,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,334
Hire date: 2018-12-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Tschida works as a Researcher I for Senate within Minority Research. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $77,334 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Bryce Hingst

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$69,629

Sub-department: Minority Research
Base pay: $69,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,629
Hire date: 2022-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bryce Hingst is a Researcher I at Senate within Minority Research. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,629. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Christina Wilson

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$67,069

Sub-department: Minority Research
Base pay: $67,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,069
Hire date: 2019-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christina Wilson is a Researcher I at Senate within Minority Research. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,069. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Demian Moore

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$61,542

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $60,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,542
Hire date: 2014-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Senate, Demian Moore serves as a Researcher I within Majority Research. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,542. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Victor Florell

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$54,657

Sub-department: Minority Research
Base pay: $54,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,657
Hire date: 2022-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Victor Florell works as a Researcher I for Senate within Minority Research. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Victor earned $54,657 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Nathaniel Pasko

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$24,087

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $10,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,087
Hire date: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Senate, Nathaniel Pasko serves as a Researcher I within Majority Research. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,087. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Olivia Kloster

Researcher I/Senate

2025 total comp

$10,429

Sub-department: Minority Research
Base pay: $10,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,429
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Olivia Kloster holds the role of Researcher I at Senate within Minority Research. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,429. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.