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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

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

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$96.6M
1,648
$55,238
2025
$117.6M
21.8%
2,034
23.4%
$55,734
0.9%

Record list

Employees

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Adelaida Sheets

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$60,275
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Facilities
Base pay
$43,142
Overtime
$12,736
Other pay
$4,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,275
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adelaida Sheets is a General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Facilities. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $60,275. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Stacy Schlotfeld

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$60,113
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$58,177
Overtime
$1,824
Other pay
$111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,113
Hire date
2016-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stacy Schlotfeld works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Stacy earned $60,113 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Michael Fedder

Accounting Director/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$60,070
Sub-department
Mpls Financial Management Supv
Base pay
$54,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,583
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,070
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
No
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, Michael Fedder serves as a Accounting Director within Mpls Financial Management Supervisor. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,070. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Marie Ross

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$60,004
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$48,090
Overtime
$9,410
Other pay
$2,503
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,004
Hire date
2006-02-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
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

Marie Ross is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $60,004. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Thurston Gilman

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$60,002
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff B
Base pay
$47,129
Overtime
$9,634
Other pay
$3,238
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,002
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thurston Gilman works as a General Maintenance Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Thurston earned $60,002 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Christina Strassburg

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,955
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$59,599
Overtime
$356
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,955
Hire date
2017-06-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Rock

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

Christina Strassburg is a Recreation Program Assistant at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $59,955. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Emily Palmer

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,914
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$56,308
Overtime
$2,434
Other pay
$1,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,914
Hire date
2020-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Emily Palmer serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,914. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Julianne Coit

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,913
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$55,631
Overtime
$4,153
Other pay
$128
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,913
Hire date
2016-03-21
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Julianne Coit serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,913. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Ian Grignon

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,831
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$44,810
Overtime
$9,438
Other pay
$5,582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,831
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ian Grignon is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,831. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Amber Penaz

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,827
Sub-department
Mpls Nursing Support
Base pay
$57,257
Overtime
$1,570
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,827
Hire date
2014-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amber Penaz holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Nursing Support. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,827. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Susan Schneekloth

Accounting Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,811
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Admin Support
Base pay
$59,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,811
Hire date
2000-03-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Susan Schneekloth holds the role of Accounting Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Administrative Support. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,811. They are represented by Technical.

Breanne Dreyer

Veterans Care Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,728
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$41,051
Overtime
$13,607
Other pay
$5,069
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,728
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Beltrami

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

Breanne Dreyer holds the role of Veterans Care Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,728. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Katherine Burns

Skills Development Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,648
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$55,293
Overtime
$2,368
Other pay
$1,987
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,648
Hire date
2012-06-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katherine Burns holds the role of Skills Development Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,648. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Duckworth

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,603
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$53,293
Overtime
$5,555
Other pay
$755
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,603
Hire date
2011-05-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Duckworth is a Cook at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $59,603. They are represented by Service.

Kathy Vansanten

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$59,508
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$47,690
Overtime
$28
Other pay
$11,790
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,508
Hire date
1993-11-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathy Vansanten holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,508. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Martha George

Laundry Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,472
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$3,447
Other pay
$3,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,472
Hire date
2001-02-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Martha George serves as a Laundry Worker within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,472. They are represented by Service.

Ivette Valdes

Accounting Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,460
Sub-department
Fiscal Svs Staff
Base pay
$59,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,460
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ivette Valdes works as a Accounting Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Fiscal Svs Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Ivette earned $59,460 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Melissa Benshoof

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,434
Sub-department
Mpls Cook Staff
Base pay
$50,337
Overtime
$8,310
Other pay
$787
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,434
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Benshoof holds the role of Cook at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Cook Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,434. They are represented by Service.

Margaret Shrake

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,431
Sub-department
Mpls Doms Staff
Base pay
$56,418
Overtime
$1,424
Other pay
$1,589
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,431
Hire date
1988-04-18
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

Margaret Shrake holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Doms Staff. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,431. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Marvel Sundberg

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,421
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$57,064
Overtime
$2,357
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,421
Hire date
2010-08-23
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

Marvel Sundberg works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Marvel earned $59,421 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Melanie Edwards

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,340
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$47,328
Overtime
$10,769
Other pay
$1,243
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,340
Hire date
2005-05-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Rock

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

Melanie Edwards is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $59,340. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jennifer Rasmusson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,337
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$52,305
Overtime
$5,576
Other pay
$1,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,337
Hire date
2018-01-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Jennifer Rasmusson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $59,337. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Daniel George

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,333
Sub-department
Mpls Cook Staff
Base pay
$54,223
Overtime
$3,230
Other pay
$1,881
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,333
Hire date
2023-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel George works as a Cook for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Cook Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $59,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Mary Falkowski

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,319
Sub-department
Mpls Adult Day Staff
Base pay
$44,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,564
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,319
Hire date
1984-11-14
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Falkowski holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,319. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Wanda Cannell

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,266
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$58,400
Overtime
$454
Other pay
$412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,266
Hire date
1995-08-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Wanda Cannell works as a Recreation Program Assistant for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Wanda earned $59,266 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Ross Patterson

Delivery Van Driver/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,241
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Trans/Grounds
Base pay
$56,145
Overtime
$595
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,241
Hire date
2019-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ross Patterson works as a Delivery Van Driver for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Trans/Grounds. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Ross earned $59,241 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Kellie Peterson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,215
Sub-department
Mpls Adult Day Staff
Base pay
$58,204
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,215
Hire date
2018-05-09
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

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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

Kellie Peterson holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,215. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Igor Leshkovich

Painter/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,142
Sub-department
Mpls Maintenance Staff
Base pay
$58,732
Overtime
$409
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,142
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Igor Leshkovich is a Painter at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,142. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jeffery Bjugan

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,109
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$52,265
Overtime
$5,623
Other pay
$1,221
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,109
Hire date
2020-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffery Bjugan holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,109. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kaylee Hagen

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$59,014
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$57,643
Overtime
$371
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,014
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kaylee Hagen serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,014. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kelly Mcdonough

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,934
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$45,861
Overtime
$6,776
Other pay
$6,297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,934
Hire date
2014-06-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Beltrami

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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, Kelly Mcdonough serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,934. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Christina Coleman

Medical Records Technician 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,886
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$56,365
Overtime
$2,521
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,886
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Coleman works as a Medical Records Technician 1 for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Christina earned $58,886 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Josephine Esguerra

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,885
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$56,755
Overtime
$2,130
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,885
Hire date
2023-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Josephine Esguerra is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,885. They are represented by Clerical.

Lynn Cadwell

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,847
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Dietary
Base pay
$50,822
Overtime
$6,004
Other pay
$2,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,847
Hire date
2007-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lynn Cadwell is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Dietary. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,847. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brigitte Zylka

Account Clerk Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$58,802
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Finance
Base pay
$58,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,802
Hire date
2001-12-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brigitte Zylka serves as a Account Clerk Senior within Mvh-Bemidji Finance. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,802. They are represented by Clerical.

Megan Jones

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,756
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$49,305
Overtime
$5,793
Other pay
$3,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,756
Hire date
2024-05-15
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

Megan Jones holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,756. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kathleen Barber

Human Resources Technician 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$58,752
Sub-department
Human Resources CO Staffing
Base pay
$52,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,641
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,752
Hire date
2007-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathleen Barber works as a Human Resources Technician 2 for Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Co Staffing. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Kathleen earned $58,752 in 2024. They are represented by Confidential.

David Ferguson

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,704
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff B
Base pay
$53,513
Overtime
$1,439
Other pay
$3,753
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,704
Hire date
2011-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Ferguson holds the role of General Maintenance Worker Lead at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff B. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,704. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brandon Steffen

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,683
Sub-department
Vets Cemetery-Duluth Field Sta
Base pay
$58,418
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,683
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Steffen works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Veterans Affairs Department within Vets Cemetery-Duluth Field Sta. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $58,683 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Emily Miene

Recreation Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$58,644
Sub-department
Mpls Adult Day Staff
Base pay
$57,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,644
Hire date
2022-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emily Miene is a Recreation Therapist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Adult Day Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,644. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.