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Researcher II

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

6 employees hold this title in Senate. Median total compensation for the role is $76,621, above the department median of $60,939.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $427K
Role median: $76,621
Agency median: $60,939
Comparison: Above

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Researcher beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $77,892 ranks #1 of 2. See Researcher across all of Minnesota →

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Massachusetts

$5,262 · 23

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William Freeman

Researcher II/Senate

2025 total comp

$79,628

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $77,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,628
Hire date: 2019-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

William Freeman works as a Researcher II for Senate within Majority Research. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. William earned $79,628 in 2025. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Emily Spiteri

Researcher II/Senate

2025 total comp

$79,200

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $77,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,912
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,200
Hire date: 2018-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

Emily Spiteri works as a Researcher II for Senate within Majority Research. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Emily earned $79,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Hayley Peterson

Researcher II/Senate

2025 total comp

$78,451

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $78,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,451
Hire date: 2023-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

Hayley Peterson is a Researcher II at Senate within Majority Research. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,451. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Amanda Pedersen

Researcher II/Senate

2025 total comp

$74,790

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $74,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,790
Hire date: 2020-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

Amanda Pedersen holds the role of Researcher II at Senate within Majority Research. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,790. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Daniel Gillis

Researcher II/Senate

2025 total comp

$74,137

Sub-department: Majority Research
Base pay: $74,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,137
Hire date: 2020-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

Daniel Gillis is a Researcher II at Senate within Majority Research. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,137. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Joseph Wiley

Researcher II/Senate

2024 total comp

$40,752

Sub-department: Minority Research
Base pay: $30,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,752
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Employee
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: L11
Bargaining Unit Number: 223
Branch: Legislative
Branch Code: Legislative
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Wiley is a Researcher II at Senate within Minority Research. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $40,752. They are represented by Non-Employee.