Minnesota / Trial Courts / Jud District Court Judge

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Jud District Court Judge

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

304 employees hold this title in Trial Courts. Median total compensation for the role is $190,117, above the department median of $61,906.

Employees: 304
Role median: $190,117
Agency median: $61,906
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,334$190,118+

How total compensation varies among the 304 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 8

Heather Benson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$123,103

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $123,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,103
Hire date: 1996-12-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Heather Benson works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Heather earned $123,103 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Der Yang

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$120,189

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $120,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,189
Hire date: 2024-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Der Yang is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,189. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Patrick Diamond

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$116,548

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $116,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,548
Hire date: 2012-07-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Patrick Diamond works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $116,548 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

James Cunningham Jr

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,980

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $101,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,980
Hire date: 2003-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

James Cunningham Jr works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $101,980 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Dana Wahwassuck

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,337

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $98,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,337
Hire date: 2013-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Dana Wahwassuck holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,337. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Peter Cahill

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$96,152

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $96,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,152
Hire date: 2007-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Peter Cahill works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Peter earned $96,152 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Terry Vajgrt

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$96,151

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $96,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,151
Hire date: 2005-04-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Terry Vajgrt serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,151. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Shawn Reed

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$91,781

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $91,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,781
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Shawn Reed serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,781. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Arlene Perkkio

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$91,403

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $91,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,403
Hire date: 1998-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Arlene Perkkio serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,403. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kathryn Lorsbach

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$88,867

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $88,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,867
Hire date: 2015-08-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kathryn Lorsbach works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Kathryn earned $88,867 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Tricia Loehr

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$88,139

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $88,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,139
Hire date: 2007-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Tricia Loehr holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,139. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kimberly Wimmer

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$83,768

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $83,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,768
Hire date: 2010-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kimberly Wimmer is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,768. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Susan Robiner

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$65,558

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $65,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,558
Hire date: 2006-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Susan Robiner is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,558. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Tanya Bransford

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$63,982

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $63,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,982
Hire date: 1987-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Tanya Bransford is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $63,982. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Paul Gunderson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$61,916

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $61,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,916
Hire date: 2025-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Paul Gunderson works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Paul earned $61,916 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kayla Johnson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$55,360

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $55,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,360
Hire date: 2011-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pipestone

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Kayla Johnson serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,360. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

David Johnson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$48,804

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $48,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,804
Hire date: 2006-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, David Johnson serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,804. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Nancy Logering

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$34,236

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $34,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,236
Hire date: 2000-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Nancy Logering is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,236. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Joseph Chase

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$9,497

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $9,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,497
Hire date: 1999-09-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Joseph Chase serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,497. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Andrew Tweeten

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$8,013

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $8,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,013
Hire date: 2015-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Andrew Tweeten serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,013. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Carrie Ryan Gallia

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$8,013

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $8,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,013
Hire date: 2025-06-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Carrie Ryan Gallia works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Carrie earned $8,013 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Michael Jesse

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,284

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $7,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,284
Hire date: 2000-11-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Michael Jesse serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,284. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Greta Smolnisky

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,284

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $7,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,284
Hire date: 1996-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Greta Smolnisky holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,284. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kimberly Z97wimmer

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$3,334

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $3,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,334
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kimberly Z97wimmer holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,334. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.