Benitt, Michelle L
Human Resources Specialist 2Human Services DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
Human Res Staff C. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
From FY 2011 to FY 2026, pay went up 181% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 89% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $110,934 | −3.3% | +3.1% | −6.3% |
| FY 2025 | $114,774 | +15.2% | +2.6% | +12.2% |
| FY 2024 | $99,646 | +5.5% | +3.3% | +2.2% |
| FY 2023 | $94,415 | +41.6% | +6.3% | +33.3% |
| FY 2022 | $66,674 | +5.6% | +7.2% | −1.5% |
| FY 2021 | $63,136 | +5.4% | +2.3% | +3.0% |
| FY 2020 | $59,907 | +10.2% | +1.6% | +8.5% |
| FY 2019 | $54,348 | +9.5% | +2.1% | +7.3% |
| FY 2018 | $49,622 | +2.0% | +2.3% | −0.2% |
| FY 2017 | $48,638 | +2.5% | +1.8% | +0.6% |
| FY 2016 | $47,462 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +1.8% |
| FY 2015 | $46,296 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $44,950 | +3.8% | +1.6% | +2.2% |
| FY 2013 | $43,307 | −0.0% | +1.7% | −1.6% |
| FY 2012 | $43,308 | +9.6% | +2.9% | +6.5% |
| FY 2011 | $39,518 | — | — | — |
Each change compares a year with the one before. Large swings usually come from a partial year, extra hours or a change of job rather than a raise. Prices: Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, U.S. city average) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged July to June; FY 2026 uses 11 months because October 2025 was not published.
Compared with the same job title
FY 2026 · Human Resources Specialist 2
Paid more than 99% of the 137 people with this job title that year. The median was $82,557.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
19 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Human Services Dept Human Res Staff C | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $41.43 /hr | $258 | $110,934 |
| 2025 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Northland CC Admin | MnSCU Administrator 5 Full-time | Pennington | $4,858 /2 wk | $19,553 | $114,774 |
| 2025 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Northland CC Admin | MnSCU Administrator 5 Full-time · left during year | Pennington | — | — | — |
| 2024 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Northland CC Admin | MnSCU Administrator 5 Full-time | Pennington | $3,839 /2 wk | — | $99,646 |
| 2024 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time · left during year | Pennington | $37.87 /hr | — | — |
| 2023 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Northland CC Admin | MnSCU Administrator 5 Full-time | Pennington | $3,640 /2 wk | — | $94,415 |
| 2023 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time · left during year | Pennington | $33.52 /hr | — | — |
| 2022 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Pennington | $32.70 /hr | — | $66,674 |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Pennington | $30.82 /hr | — | $63,136 |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Pennington | $29.34 /hr | $64 | $59,907 |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Pennington | $27.72 /hr | — | $54,348 |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $23.88 /hr | — | $49,622 |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $23.41 /hr | — | $48,638 |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $22.84 /hr | — | $47,462 |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $22.28 /hr | — | $46,296 |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $21.63 /hr | — | $44,950 |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $21.00 /hr | — | $43,307 |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $19.38 /hr | — | $43,308 |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Th River Falls TC Class | Office & Admin Specialist Sr Full-time | Pennington | $19.38 /hr | — | $39,518 |
The state reports one pay total per person per year, covering all of their positions, so it appears on one of that year’s lines and the others show no separate pay.
Highest paid in Human Services Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Chomilo, Nathan Tseboh$239,259Medical Specialist 4
- Provance, Jeffrey Todd$208,145Dir Actuarial & Reg Plcy Analy
- Gandhi, Shireen Karla$193,357Deputy Commr Human Services
- Connolly, John$193,095Commissioner-Human Services
- Hope, Chad William$190,906Pharmacist Manager
- Vue, Mor$183,563Asst Commr Human Services
- Conover, De Anna Corliss$182,209Asst Commr Human Services
- Syrjamaki, Josh M$181,054Asst Commr Human Services
Highest paid as Human Resources Specialist 2
FY 2026, amount paid
- Uhlendorf, Amy$106,119Commerce Dept
- Lawlor, Tami Lynn$94,728Direct Care and Treatment
- Wallerstedt, Susan Catherine Gibson$93,204Transportation Dept
- Karjala, Jenny$92,688Labor & Industry Dept
- Pakonen, Melanie A$90,721MN St Colleges & Universities
- Olson, Danielle Kay$90,521Veterans Affairs Dept
- Seifert, Judi$90,482MN St Colleges & Universities
- Anderson, Genevieve Marie$90,473Health Department