Agency file

Senate

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Senate is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2025, this agency had 295 employees with median total compensation of $60,939; the highest distinct record was $226,735.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $19.8M
Employees: 295
Median total: $60,939
Highest record: $226,735

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$4,424$172,129+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 295 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($60,939) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $65,668 (98%)
Overtime — $8 (0%)
Other — $1,585 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$16,491

$25,434

$60,939

$94,525

$130,485

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $130,485 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,491. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Legislative Assistant I

55 · $24,631

Legislative Assistant II

22 · $56,255

Sergeant I

14 · $23,287

Committee Page

11 · $16,200

Committee Administrator I

10 · $62,683

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$17.4M —	264 —	$62,145 —
2025	$19.8M ▲ 14.0%	295 ▲ 11.7%	$60,939 ▼ 1.9%

Compare

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Common Council - City Clerk City of Milwaukee48% match
Metro Council Louisville Metro, Kentucky39% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

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.

Robert Fassino

Producer/Senate

2025 total comp

$72,728

Sub-department: Media Services
Base pay: $72,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,728
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

Robert Fassino holds the role of Producer at Senate within Media Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,728. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Steven Siqueiros

Engrossing Specialist III/Senate

2025 total comp

$71,844

Sub-department: Engrossing
Base pay: $70,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,770
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,844
Hire date: 2019-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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, Steven Siqueiros serves as a Engrossing Specialist III within Engrossing. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,844. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Jamie Hysjulien

Legislative Assistant III/Senate

2025 total comp

$71,524

Sub-department: Majority General Admin
Base pay: $70,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,154
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,524
Hire date: 2018-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Jamie Hysjulien holds the role of Legislative Assistant III at Senate within Majority General Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,524. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Courtney Schaff

Committee Administrator I/Senate

2025 total comp

$70,737

Sub-department: Majority Committee Admin
Base pay: $70,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,737
Hire date: 2023-01-03
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, Courtney Schaff serves as a Committee Administrator I within Majority Committee Administrative. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,737. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Ryan Featherstone

Media Relations Specialist I/Senate

2025 total comp

$69,721

Sub-department: Majority Communications
Base pay: $69,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,721
Hire date: 2022-12-21
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

Ryan Featherstone works as a Media Relations Specialist I for Senate within Majority Communications. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $69,721 in 2025. They are represented by 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.

Nicholas Roth

Committee Administrator I/Senate

2025 total comp

$69,567

Sub-department: Majority Committee Admin
Base pay: $69,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,567
Hire date: 2008-05-05
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

Nicholas Roth works as a Committee Administrator I for Senate within Majority Committee Administrative. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $69,567 in 2025. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Jack Vinck

Media Relations Specialist I/Senate

2025 total comp

$69,109

Sub-department: Majority Communications
Base pay: $67,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,109
Hire date: 2023-01-03
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

Jack Vinck is a Media Relations Specialist I at Senate within Majority Communications. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,109. Union affiliation: Non-Employee.

Faith Masloski

Legislative Assistant IV/Senate

2025 total comp

$68,651

Sub-department: Sergeant at Arms
Base pay: $68,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,651
Hire date: 2016-03-14
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, Faith Masloski serves as a Legislative Assistant IV within Sergeant at Arms. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,651. They are represented by Non-Employee.

Tamara Grady

Legislative Assistant II/Senate

2025 total comp

$68,638

Sub-department: Majority General Admin
Base pay: $68,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,638
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

Tamara Grady is a Legislative Assistant II at Senate within Majority General Administrative. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,638. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.

Steven Carver

Drafting Support Specialist IV/Senate

2025 total comp

$68,117

Sub-department: Counsel Support
Base pay: $68,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,117
Hire date: 2017-01-09
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

Steven Carver works as a Drafting Support Specialist IV for Senate within Counsel Support. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Steven earned $68,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Non-Employee.