Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department

Agency file

Veterans Affairs Department

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

The Veterans Affairs Department serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2025, this agency had 2,034 employees with median total compensation of $55,734; the highest distinct record was $290,477.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $117.6M
Employees: 2,034
Median total: $55,734
Highest record: $290,477

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$227$154,458+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,034 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,734) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $50,860 (88%)
Overtime — $4,794 (8%)
Other — $2,187 (4%)
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

$7,698

$27,451

$55,734

$78,097

$111,221

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $111,221 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,698. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Human Services Technician

533 · $46,265

Food Service Worker

191 · $33,759

Registered Nurse

188 · $79,366

General Maintenance Worker

132 · $44,582

Licensed Practical Nurse

130 · $61,338

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	$96.6M —	1,648 —	$55,238 —
2025	$117.6M ▲ 21.8%	2,034 ▲ 23.4%	$55,734 ▲ 0.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Margaret Sovers

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$140,912

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $100,681
Overtime: $34,116
Other pay: $6,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,912
Hire date: 1995-06-19
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Margaret Sovers holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,912. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Amanda Knoll

Psychological Services Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$140,111

Sub-department: Mpls Behavioral Hlth Svc Supv
Base pay: $134,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,111
Hire date: 2008-07-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Knoll works as a Psychological Services Director for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Behavioral Health Service Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $140,111 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Tsegaye Wolde-Yesus

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$138,487

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $68,061
Overtime: $67,227
Other pay: $3,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,487
Hire date: 2005-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tsegaye Wolde-Yesus holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,487. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kessia Abbe

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$138,450

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $111,058
Overtime: $22,252
Other pay: $5,139
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,450
Hire date: 2014-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kessia Abbe is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $138,450. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Luanne Tedrick

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$138,376

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay: $123,284
Overtime: $9,435
Other pay: $5,657
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,376
Hire date: 1994-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Luanne Tedrick is a Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $138,376. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Adzovi Vovor-Segbenya

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$137,883

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $98,567
Overtime: $34,502
Other pay: $4,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,883
Hire date: 2003-10-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adzovi Vovor-Segbenya works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Adzovi earned $137,883 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Ann Maresh

Registered Nurse Advanced Prac/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$137,323

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay: $115,973
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,323
Hire date: 2023-01-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Ann Maresh serves as a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,323. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Ann Rostratter

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,788

Sub-department: Mpls Adult Day Supv
Base pay: $134,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,788
Hire date: 2012-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ann Rostratter is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Supervisor. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,788. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Alberta Anselment

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,586

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay: $124,724
Overtime: $9,705
Other pay: $2,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,586
Hire date: 2006-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Alberta Anselment serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,586. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Edith Ziah

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,549

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $59,535
Overtime: $67,798
Other pay: $9,216
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,549
Hire date: 2020-05-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Edith Ziah works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Edith earned $136,549 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Benjamin Johnson

Deputy Commr Veterans Aff/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$136,397

Sub-department: Deputy Commissioner
Base pay: $131,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,049
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,397
Hire date: 1999-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Johnson works as a Deputy Commr Veterans Aff for Veterans Affairs Department within Deputy Commissioner. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $136,397 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Gezahegne Aereha

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,170

Sub-department: Mpls MDS Staff
Base pay: $122,659
Overtime: $10,928
Other pay: $2,583
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,170
Hire date: 2003-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gezahegne Aereha holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Mds Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,170. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Julie Reinders

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,105

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Nursing
Base pay: $130,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,105
Hire date: 2009-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Reinders works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Nursing. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Julie earned $136,105 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Angela Arp

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,004

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $124,322
Overtime: $2,410
Other pay: $9,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,004
Hire date: 1994-07-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Angela Arp serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,004. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michele Verbrugge

State Program Administrative Manager/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$135,886

Sub-department: VHC-Clinical
Base pay: $128,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,886
Hire date: 1991-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michele Verbrugge holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at Veterans Affairs Department within Vhc-Clinical. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,886. They are represented by Manager.

Linda Onstad

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$135,680

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $120,348
Overtime: $13,729
Other pay: $1,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,680
Hire date: 1996-10-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Linda Onstad serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,680. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Roseline Jaafaru

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$135,535

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $67,325
Overtime: $61,750
Other pay: $6,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,535
Hire date: 2006-02-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Roseline Jaafaru holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,535. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Kimberly Jibben

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$135,496

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $113,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,496
Hire date: 2023-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Jibben holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,496. They are represented by Middle Management Association.