Hanson, Kristen Lee
Human Resources Specialist 1Corrections DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
DOC CO Recruitment & Retention. 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 2013 to FY 2026, pay went up 145% while consumer prices went up 42%. After inflation, pay is up 73% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $77,461 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $76,256 | +6.7% | +2.6% | +3.9% |
| FY 2024 | $71,499 | +14.6% | +3.3% | +11.0% |
| FY 2023 | $62,369 | +15.4% | +6.3% | +8.6% |
| FY 2022 | $54,027 | +3.1% | +7.2% | −3.8% |
| FY 2021 | $52,425 | +5.5% | +2.3% | +3.1% |
| FY 2020 | $49,695 | +65.4% | +1.6% | +62.9% |
| FY 2019 | $30,039 | −36.6% | +2.1% | −37.9% |
| FY 2018 | $47,365 | +1.0% | +2.3% | −1.2% |
| FY 2017 | $46,877 | +15.2% | +1.8% | +13.1% |
| FY 2016 | $40,704 | −4.7% | +0.7% | −5.3% |
| FY 2015 | $42,705 | +7.8% | +0.7% | +7.0% |
| FY 2014 | $39,615 | +25.5% | +1.6% | +23.6% |
| FY 2013 | $31,555 | — | — | — |
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 1
Paid more than 78% of the 105 people with this job title that year. The median was $69,411.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
14 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corrections Dept DOC CO Recruitment & Retention | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Ramsey | $37.26 /hr | — | $77,461 |
| 2025 | Corrections Dept DOC CO Recruitment & Retention | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Ramsey | $36.71 /hr | — | $76,256 |
| 2024 | Corrections Dept DOC CO Recruitment & Retention | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.13 /hr | — | $71,499 |
| 2023 | Corrections Dept DOC Project Func Mgr-CO Region | Human Resources Technician 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $32.00 /hr | — | $62,369 |
| 2022 | Corrections Dept DOC Project Func Mgr-CO Region | Human Resources Technician 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $27.41 /hr | — | $54,027 |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $25.24 /hr | — | $52,425 |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $24.62 /hr | — | $49,695 |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $24.08 /hr | — | $30,039 |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $23.55 /hr | — | $47,365 |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $23.09 /hr | — | $46,877 |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $22.04 /hr | — | $40,704 |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $20.77 /hr | $117 | $42,705 |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $19.67 /hr | — | $39,615 |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | Human Resources Technician 1 Full-time | Kandiyohi | $18.45 /hr | — | $31,555 |
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 Corrections Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Amsterdam, James T$318,772Medical Specialist 4
- Werner, Jared R$233,413Corr Officer 3
- Piccolino, Adam L.$232,952Behavioral Med Practitioner Sr
- Ramotar, Robert N.$231,488Dentist
- Schnell, Paul P$191,584Commissioner-Corrections
- Khan, Safia$187,354Deputy Commr Corrections
- Brakke, Crystal D$186,791Deputy Commr Corrections
- Koderick, Mark J$184,884Corr Investigation Ass't Dir 2
Highest paid as Human Resources Specialist 1
FY 2026, amount paid
- Bland, Jessica A$108,268MN St Colleges & Universities
- Kurshoff, Jeanne M$93,332Transportation Dept
- Larsen, Rachel Andrea$83,294MN St Colleges & Universities
- Sayaovang, Vicky$81,771MN St Colleges & Universities
- Nova, Heather Nicole$80,760MN St Colleges & Universities
- Wilson, Tracy Joan$80,461Transportation Dept
- Edwards, Renee M$80,461Human Services Dept
- Graves, Debra Irene$80,288Transportation Dept