Minnesota · 2025 pay
How much do Corrections Dept (Minnesota) employees make?
$73,276typical pay, counting everyone paid in 2025
$60,863 – $91,060what most people earned
Includes everyone paid during 2025, including part-year and seasonal workers. The source doesn't show who worked the full year.
Minnesota Management and Budget publishes pay by position without employee names, so there is no name search here.
Common jobs: Corr Officer 2Corr Officer 1Corr Officer 3
✓ Official data from Minnesota Management and BudgetMatches the agency's latest releasemn.gov ↗
How is pay spread across workers?
A year of pay for a lower-paid, typical and higher-paid worker (counting everyone paid), and the top earner, split into regular pay, overtime and extra pay.
$60,684
$73,293
$91,056
$337,500
Lower-paid workerearns more than 1 in 4 coworkers
Typical workerright in the middle
Higher-paid workerearns more than 3 in 4 coworkers
Highest paidone person
Regular payOvertimeExtra pay
Is pay going up?
Yes. Typical pay went from $50,448 in 2016 to $73,276 in 2025 (+45%).
What changed since 2024
- +5.7%Typical pay went up from $69,352 to $73,276.
- +7.8%Typical raise for the 4,318 people paid in both 2024 and 2025. About 36% got a raise of 10% or more.
- 650 new650 people were paid for the first time in 2025, and 619 people paid in 2024 were no longer on the payroll.
- +45%Since 2016, typical pay has gone from $50,448 to $73,276, while the number of people paid went up from 4,767 to 4,968.
The next update is expected after the fiscal year closes (usually by August).
Pay slip · 2025
A typical worker's year
Corrections Dept (Minnesota)
official data
2016–2025
| Regular pay | $68,865 |
|---|---|
| Overtime | $2,771 |
| Extra pay | $1,657 |
| Total for the year | $73,293 |
Average of the 249 workers in the middle of the pay range. Does not include benefits.
Matches the agency's latest release
Worth knowing about pay at Corrections Dept
What stands out in the payroll data, checked against the rest of our data before it is shown.
- +7.8%
People paid by Corrections Dept in both 2024 and 2025 saw their pay change by a typical +7.8%. Typical pay across everyone paid changed +5.7%, as people joined and left.
Usual among the 13 other police, sheriff and corrections employers of a similar size in our data: +5.8%.
Compares the same people in both years, so new hires and leavers do not move it. Overtime and hours worked count too.
- +50%
Since 2016, total pay at Corrections Dept went up 50% while the number of people paid went up 4%.
Counts everyone paid during each year. Not adjusted for inflation.
Pay by job
Jobs held by 5 or more people in 2025.
| Job | People | Typical pay | Most earn | Since 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corr Officer 2 | 1,381 | $71,388 | $66k – $81k | ▲ 3.4% |
| Corr Officer 1 | 485 | $38,522 | $21k – $53k | ▲ 90.8% |
| Corr Officer 3 | 420 | $87,147 | $78k – $96k | ▲ 3.6% |
| Corr Agent Career | 157 | $97,734 | $90k – $98k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Corr Lieutenant | 146 | $106,411 | $97k – $113k | ▲ 5.9% |
| Corr Security Casewrkr Career | 110 | $97,673 | $86k – $98k | ▲ 5.7% |
| Registered Nurse Senior | 93 | $120,583 | $107k – $132k | ▲ 7.4% |
| Office and Admin Specialist Int | 85 | $53,798 | $43k – $56k | ▲ 1.4% |
| Corr Agent Senior | 80 | $72,988 | $65k – $80k | ▲ 6.2% |
| Cook Coordinator | 80 | $53,736 | $19k – $60k | ▲ 4.4% |
| Clinical Program Therapist 3 | 79 | $86,705 | $76k – $98k | ▲ 7.9% |
| Office and Admin Specialist Senior | 74 | $58,031 | $52k – $62k | ▲ 2.7% |
| Clinical Program Therapist 2 | 66 | $67,847 | $49k – $79k | ▲ 5.6% |
| Corr Agent | 63 | $56,480 | $37k – $67k | ▲ 2.0% |
| Clinical Program Therapist 4 | 62 | $98,681 | $87k – $105k | ▲ 5.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 55 | $70,803 | $61k – $80k | ▲ 1.8% |
| Registered Nurse | 51 | $64,861 | $22k – $93k | ▲ 1.4% |
| Corr Program Director | 45 | $112,490 | $105k – $115k | ▲ 9.5% |
| Office and Admin Specialist Prin | 44 | $62,582 | $55k – $65k | ▲ 4.4% |
| Corr Mnfctrng Specialist-Light Manuf | 42 | $73,833 | $68k – $76k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Trainee-Corrections Officer | 42 | $3,440 | $3k – $5k | ▲ 56.7% |
| Sentencing to Service Crew Leader | 36 | $64,836 | $65k – $66k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Special Teacher:ma/Ms+lic+30gr | 32 | $104,683 | $85k – $111k | ▲ 5.7% |
| Accounting Technician | 31 | $58,447 | $52k – $66k | ▲ 3.3% |
| Corr Teaching Assistant | 29 | $53,457 | $44k – $61k | ▼ 4.0% |
| Corr Captain | 28 | $125,660 | $123k – $128k | ▲ 4.8% |
| Corr Security Casewrkr | 25 | $72,734 | $68k – $79k | ▲ 7.9% |
| General Repair Worker | 25 | $62,595 | $61k – $64k | ▲ 3.8% |
| Plant Mntc Engineer | 24 | $80,341 | $80k – $85k | ▲ 8.2% |
| Management Analyst 1 | 22 | $66,320 | $61k – $70k | ▲ 5.0% |
| Medical Assistant Certified | 21 | $57,306 | $22k – $68k | ▲ 97.4% |
| Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5yr+lic | 20 | $91,329 | $80k – $104k | ▼ 6.4% |
| Corr Field Service Dist Supervisor | 19 | $128,605 | $113k – $134k | ▲ 1.5% |
| Electronic Systems Specialist | 19 | $78,063 | $78k – $79k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Management Analyst 2 | 19 | $70,175 | $63k – $73k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Corr Chief Cook | 19 | $66,762 | $61k – $70k | ▼ 1.5% |
| Investigation Specialist | 18 | $93,718 | $87k – $104k | ▲ 7.9% |
| State Program Admin Prin | 18 | $91,671 | $85k – $98k | ▲ 11.3% |
| Corr Transitions Program Coordinator | 18 | $72,650 | $68k – $76k | ▲ 8.2% |
| Executive 2 | 18 | $69,152 | $65k – $74k | ▲ 3.1% |
| Psychologist 3 | 17 | $121,456 | $116k – $121k | ▲ 5.3% |
| Corr Facility Operator Director | 16 | $156,317 | $148k – $173k | ▲ 7.7% |
| Investigator-Corrections Intel | 16 | $81,027 | $73k – $91k | ▲ 7.6% |
| Central Services Admin Specialist Inter | 16 | $53,882 | $52k – $56k | ▲ 2.5% |
| State Program Admin Manager Prin | 15 | $136,791 | $124k – $144k | ▼ 0.9% |
| Management Analyst 3 | 14 | $81,439 | $71k – $85k | ▲ 0.4% |
| State Program Admin Senior | 14 | $77,720 | $66k – $85k | ▲ 5.1% |
| Human Resources Technician 2 | 14 | $65,669 | $62k – $68k | ▲ 12.0% |
| Corr Canine Officer | 13 | $92,795 | $86k – $104k | ▲ 6.3% |
| Psychological Services Director | 12 | $134,816 | $134k – $143k | ▲ 4.0% |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor | 12 | $124,004 | $123k – $136k | ▲ 7.1% |
| Human Resources Consultant 1 | 12 | $90,481 | $72k – $99k | ▲ 8.0% |
| State Program Admin Manager Senior | 11 | $129,641 | $124k – $133k | ▲ 4.6% |
| Fugitive Specialist | 11 | $122,003 | $118k – $133k | ▲ 2.9% |
| Corr Food Services Supervisor | 11 | $92,437 | $84k – $97k | ▲ 6.0% |
| Registered Nurse Admin-Supervisor | 10 | $142,956 | $127k – $148k | ▲ 2.7% |
| Dentist | 10 | $142,917 | $78k – $176k | ▲ 2.1% |
| Institution Educational Supervisor | 10 | $120,720 | $118k – $121k | ▲ 4.4% |
| State Program Admin Manager | 10 | $117,186 | $100k – $121k | ▲ 1.3% |
| Safety Administrator | 10 | $105,296 | $105k – $105k | ▲ 5.3% |
| Stationary Engineer | 10 | $88,711 | $74k – $99k | ▲ 0.4% |
| Corr Ind Prod Supervisor | 10 | $87,002 | $81k – $91k | ▲ 5.8% |
| Physical Plant Director | 9 | $116,533 | $114k – $121k | ▲ 8.6% |
| Human Resources Director 1 | 9 | $110,801 | $59k – $118k | ▲ 1.5% |
| Special Teacher:5yrcarteccr+50 | 9 | $107,975 | $103k – $108k | ▲ 6.1% |
| Chaplain | 9 | $81,613 | $74k – $84k | ▲ 10.9% |
| Refrigeration Mechanic | 9 | $76,958 | $66k – $78k | ▲ 12.0% |
| Training and Development Specialist 2 | 9 | $65,995 | $61k – $68k | ▲ 0.5% |
| Central Services Admin Specialist Senior | 9 | $58,482 | $55k – $61k | ▲ 6.9% |
| General Maintenance Worker | 9 | $47,167 | $29k – $52k | ▼ 4.4% |
| Corr Facility Admin Director | 8 | $131,201 | $130k – $143k | ▲ 5.1% |
| State Program Admin Coordinator | 8 | $110,019 | $106k – $113k | ▲ 1.4% |
| Special Teacher:ba/Bs+lic+40 | 8 | $95,040 | $63k – $104k | ▼ 2.1% |
| Electrical/Electronics Specialist | 8 | $80,438 | $80k – $81k | ▲ 4.9% |
| Plumber | 8 | $78,598 | $75k – $79k | ▲ 12.5% |
| Painter | 8 | $69,129 | $67k – $70k | ▲ 5.0% |
| Special Teacher:ba/Bs+lic | 8 | $64,443 | $56k – $81k | ▲ 29.8% |
| Laborer Trades and Equipment | 8 | $62,763 | $61k – $63k | ▲ 6.1% |
| Dental Assistant | 8 | $54,431 | $51k – $58k | ▲ 1.7% |
| Building Maintenance Supervisor 2 | 7 | $98,658 | $94k – $101k | ▲ 14.4% |
| Special Teacher:ma/Ms+lic+10gr | 7 | $91,968 | $77k – $98k | ▲ 34.5% |
| Plant Mntc Engineer Lead | 7 | $85,945 | $85k – $89k | ▲ 8.2% |
| Library/Information Res Service Specialist | 7 | $76,764 | $45k – $79k | ▲ 9.5% |
| Institution Mntc Lead Worker | 7 | $75,277 | $74k – $78k | ▲ 1.8% |
| Human Resources Specialist 1 | 7 | $72,039 | $67k – $76k | ▲ 3.4% |
| Emergency Medical Technician | 7 | $58,813 | $33k – $63k | ▲ 21.9% |
| General Counsel 1 | 6 | $138,164 | $56k – $149k | ▲ 8.1% |
| Director Corrections Industries | 6 | $129,641 | $123k – $133k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Corr Hrngs and Rels Offcr Senior | 6 | $125,354 | $124k – $128k | ▲ 4.1% |
| Special Teacher:5yrcarteccr+30 | 6 | $103,842 | $104k – $104k | ▲ 4.5% |
| Management Analyst 4 | 6 | $95,578 | $80k – $102k | ▲ 8.2% |
| Electrician Lead | 6 | $88,446 | $87k – $92k | ▲ 5.2% |
| Electrician | 6 | $82,637 | $82k – $83k | ▲ 4.2% |
| Planner Principal State | 6 | $80,304 | $61k – $98k | ▼ 14.1% |
| Plumber Chief | 6 | $77,183 | $36k – $87k | ▼ 0.5% |
| Corr Mnfctrng Specialist-Light Assem | 6 | $75,133 | $69k – $77k | ▲ 10.8% |
| Management Analyst Supervisor 1 | 6 | $72,099 | $69k – $80k | ▼ 2.6% |
| Corr Detention Facil Insp | 6 | $68,786 | $18k – $72k | ▲ 4.2% |
| Carpenter | 6 | $68,770 | $67k – $70k | ▲ 5.0% |
| Accounting Officer | 6 | $66,251 | $60k – $71k | ▼ 2.5% |
| Central Services Admin Specialist Prin | 6 | $63,211 | $57k – $67k | ▼ 0.8% |
| Registered Nurse Advanced Prac | 5 | $166,860 | $160k – $167k | ▲ 10.6% |
| Corr Hrngs and Rels Offcr | 5 | $108,752 | $107k – $110k | ▲ 8.8% |
| Building Maintenance Lead Worker | 5 | $75,890 | $73k – $77k | new |
| State Program Admin | 5 | $69,956 | $61k – $71k | new |
| Locksmith | 5 | $68,698 | $69k – $69k | ▲ 3.9% |
| Buyer 1 | 5 | $64,886 | $65k – $76k | ▲ 1.8% |
| Groundskeeper Senior | 5 | $63,265 | $9k – $65k | ▲ 4.6% |
| Delivery Van Driver | 5 | $57,151 | $29k – $60k | ▲ 7.8% |
No jobs match.
How many people earn what
- Under $10k155
- $10k – $30k327
- $30k – $50k339
- $50k – $70k1,309
- $70k – $90k1,548
- $90k – $110k780
- $110k – $150k446
- $150k or more64
Includes part-time and seasonal workers, which is why many earn under $10k.
Pay by department
| Department | People | Typical pay |
|---|---|---|
| Scl Lieutenant-b | 38 | $68,981 |
| Stw Lieutenant-industry a | 31 | $78,592 |
| Doc Field Sv Supv - St Cloud | 27 | $73,596 |
| Scl Lieutenant-d | 27 | $37,228 |
| Stw Lieutenant-control Unit | 27 | $81,187 |
| Ll Lieutenant-r | 26 | $70,974 |
| Doc Field Sv Supv-grand Rapids | 26 | $68,882 |
| Rc Unit Lieutenant 1 | 26 | $63,869 |
| Frb Lieutenant - K4 | 26 | $71,142 |
| Doc Field Sv Supv - Albert Lea | 25 | $67,333 |
| Rc Unit Lieutenant 2 | 24 | $65,014 |
| Ll Lieutenant-f | 24 | $69,661 |
Highest paid at Corrections Dept in 2025
- 1Margaret A VeneCorr Agent Career$337,500▲ $326,520 vs 2024
- 2James T AmsterdamMedical Specialist 4$302,513▲ $19,056 vs 2024
- 3Guy F BoschState Program Admin Manager Prin$276,623▲ $113,889 vs 2024
- 4Brian KajewskiDentist$233,137new in 2025
- 5Adam L. PiccolinoBehavioral Med Practitioner Senior$222,657▲ $16,569 vs 2024
- 6Robert N. RamotarDentist$202,811▲ $168,575 vs 2024
- 7Mark J KoderickCorr Investigation Ass't Director 2$196,113▲ $35,931 vs 2024
- 8Safia KhanDeputy Commr Corrections$188,878▲ $8,828 vs 2024
- 9Charles BrooksRegistered Nurse Senior$185,320▼ $29,429 vs 2024
- 10Paul P SchnellCommissioner-Corrections$184,628▲ $950 vs 2024
Common questions
How much does a Corrections Dept (Minnesota) employee make?
The typical employee was paid $73,276 in 2025: half of the 4,968 people paid earned more, half earned less. Most earned between $60,863 and $91,060.
Does this include benefits like health insurance or pension?
No. It is the pay people received: regular salary or wages (93.5% of all pay), overtime (4.3%) and extra pay such as allowances, longevity and severance (2.3%).
Where does this data come from, and when is it updated?
From Minnesota Management and Budget (mn.gov). Our figures match the agency's latest release; the next update is expected after the fiscal year closes (usually by August).
"Typical pay" is the median: half earn more, half earn less. "Most earn" is the middle half of workers. Figures are calculated by PublicPayData from the official dataset; 0 records with $0 or negative pay are left out. How we calculate this · Corrections & removals