Ellerbe, Thomas F
Research Analysis SpecRevenue DeptRamsey CountyPart-time
Tax Research. 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 2018, pay went down 7% while consumer prices went up 12%. After inflation, pay is down 17% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2018 | $51,045 | −4.7% | +2.3% | −6.8% |
| FY 2017 | $53,584 | +2.5% | +1.8% | +0.6% |
| FY 2016 | $52,284 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +1.8% |
| FY 2015 | $51,002 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $49,529 | +4.3% | +1.6% | +2.7% |
| FY 2013 | $47,499 | +2.4% | +1.7% | +0.7% |
| FY 2012 | $46,381 | −15.1% | +2.9% | −17.5% |
| FY 2011 | $54,608 | — | — | — |
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 2018 · Research Analysis Spec
Paid more than 38% of the 88 people with this job title that year. The median was $53,730.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
8 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time · left during year | Ramsey | $32.88 /hr | — | $51,045 |
| 2017 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $32.24 /hr | — | $53,584 |
| 2016 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $31.45 /hr | — | $52,284 |
| 2015 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $30.68 /hr | — | $51,002 |
| 2014 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $29.79 /hr | — | $49,529 |
| 2013 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $28.92 /hr | — | $47,499 |
| 2012 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $28.35 /hr | — | $46,381 |
| 2011 | Revenue Dept Tax Research | Research Analysis Spec Part-time | Ramsey | $28.35 /hr | — | $54,608 |
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 Revenue Dept
FY 2018, amount paid
- Skwira, Peter J$168,602Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Vogt, Jeffrey D$152,392Revenue Tax System Dir 3
- Ho, Lee H$149,042Deputy Commr Revenue
- Darling, Gail L$143,028Revenue Tax System Dir 3
- Starr, Jenny Lee$137,095Asst Commr Revenue
- Rowley, Cynthia J$130,293Asst Commr Revenue
- Willette, Eric J$129,947Revenue Research Director
- Mansun, John H$128,066Revenue Tax System Dir 4
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec
FY 2018, amount paid
- Oman, Jerald J$69,324MN St Colleges & Universities
- Anderson, Lee JeannineBartel$68,525Military Affairs Dept
- Downes, Evan Blakeslee$68,325Administration Dept
- Blue, Lisa$68,324Administration Dept
- Gaichas, Anna M$68,324Health Department
- Hummel, Mary B$68,324Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Jernberg, John W$68,324State Auditor
- O'Gorman, Dana S$68,324Human Services Dept