Minnesota / Trial Courts

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Trial Courts

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

The Trial Courts operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2025, this agency had 3,104 employees with median total compensation of $61,906; the highest distinct record was $211,699.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $222M
Employees: 3,104
Median total: $61,906
Highest record: $211,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$250$190,118+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,906) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,796 (99%)
Overtime — $75 (0%)
Other — $660 (1%)
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

$17,238

$46,127

$61,906

$82,862

$158,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,238. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Jud Court Operations Associate

1,005 · $47,550

Jud District Court Law Clerk

427 · $61,903

Jud District Court Judge

282 · $190,117

Jud Court Reporter Steno

152 · $84,682

Jud Court Operation Supervisor

149 · $82,000

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	$210.8M —	3,118 —	$58,520 —
2025	$222M ▲ 5.3%	3,104 ▼ 0.4%	$61,906 ▲ 5.8%

Record list

Employees

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Vicki Taylor

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2018-11-05
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: 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, Vicki Taylor serves as a Jud Assistant Chief Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christa Daily

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2014-09-16
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christa Daily is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Shawn Bartsh

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2013-06-10
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, 2024: 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 Bartsh serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kristin Siegesmund

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2013-01-07
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: 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, Kristin Siegesmund serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Robyn Millenacker

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2010-06-14
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Robyn Millenacker works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Robyn earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

John Guthmann

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2008-03-27
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

John Guthmann works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. John earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kristin Larson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2008-01-01
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kristin Larson works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristin earned $182,805 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Janet Cain

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2008-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Janet Cain is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Robert Tiffany

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2007-03-20
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, 2024: 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, Robert Tiffany serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Elena Ostby

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2004-09-15
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Elena Ostby is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jamie Goodwin

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2003-11-03
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Jamie Goodwin holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,805. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Timothy Mcmanus

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1997-08-01
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Timothy Mcmanus works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Troy Timmerman

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Faribault

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: 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, Troy Timmerman serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Van Hon

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Thomas Van Hon works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Darci Bentz

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Jackson

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Darci Bentz holds the role of Jud Assistant Chief Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jill Eichenwald Cornwell

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1994-01-18
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, 2024: 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, Jill Eichenwald Cornwell serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Christopher Lehmann

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1999-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christopher Lehmann holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christine Long

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2010-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Christine Long works as a Jud Assistant Chief Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Christine earned $182,805 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.