Ignatius, Ashley M
Research Analysis Spec SrPollution Control AgencyOlmsted CountyFull-time
WTR North Central Watershed Un. 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 491% while consumer prices went up 42%. After inflation, pay is up 317% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $84,663 | −3.2% | +3.1% | −6.1% |
| FY 2025 | $87,417 | +1.4% | +2.6% | −1.2% |
| FY 2024 | $86,248 | +1.4% | +3.3% | −1.8% |
| FY 2023 | $85,058 | +10.3% | +6.3% | +3.8% |
| FY 2022 | $77,129 | +6.3% | +7.2% | −0.9% |
| FY 2021 | $72,590 | +6.3% | +2.3% | +3.9% |
| FY 2020 | $68,306 | +6.7% | +1.6% | +5.1% |
| FY 2019 | $64,004 | +11.4% | +2.1% | +9.1% |
| FY 2018 | $57,449 | +10.9% | +2.3% | +8.5% |
| FY 2017 | $51,788 | +8.8% | +1.8% | +6.9% |
| FY 2016 | $47,590 | +15.4% | +0.7% | +14.7% |
| FY 2015 | $41,221 | +6.3% | +0.7% | +5.5% |
| FY 2014 | $38,790 | +170.7% | +1.6% | +166.6% |
| FY 2013 | $14,328 | — | — | — |
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 · Research Analysis Spec Sr
Paid more than 41% of the 92 people with this job title that year. The median was $87,644.
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 | Pollution Control Agency WTR North Central Watershed Un | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $47.76 /hr | — | $84,663 |
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency WTR North Central Watershed Un | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $47.05 /hr | — | $87,417 |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency WTR North Central Watershed Un | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $43.51 /hr | — | $86,248 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency WTR SE Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $39.74 /hr | — | $85,058 |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency WTR SE Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $37.44 /hr | — | $77,129 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency WTR SE Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $35.24 /hr | — | $72,590 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency WTR SE Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $33.14 /hr | — | $68,306 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency WTR SE Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Olmsted | $31.29 /hr | — | $64,004 |
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency WTR S Southeast Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Olmsted | $28.54 /hr | — | $57,449 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency WTR S Southeast Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Olmsted | $26.99 /hr | — | $51,788 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency WTR S Southeast Watershed Unit | Research Analyst Intermediate Full-time | Olmsted | $22.95 /hr | — | $47,590 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency WTR S Southeast Watershed Unit | Research Analyst Full-time | Olmsted | $20.25 /hr | — | $41,221 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency WTR S Southeast Watershed Unit | Research Analyst Full-time | Olmsted | $19.01 /hr | — | $38,790 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency WTR S Southeast Watershed Unit | Research Analyst Full-time | Olmsted | $17.91 /hr | — | $14,328 |
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 Pollution Control Agency
FY 2026, amount paid
- Benke, David J$206,695Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Kessler, Katrina$187,081Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Tester, Peter Lund$185,681Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Kohlasch, Frank L$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Koudelka, Kirk G$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Vanderbosch, Dana A$174,964Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Fredrickson, Leslie$163,659General Counsel 2
- Cords, Wayne C$161,075Pollution Cont Division Dir
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec Sr
FY 2026, amount paid
- Mason, Erin E$102,590Pollution Control Agency
- Zaidman, Brian M$101,576Labor & Industry Dept
- Chollett, Shelby Ann$100,717MN St Colleges & Universities
- Payne, Jill M$100,467Sentencing Guidelines Comm
- Snipes, Sara$99,480Direct Care and Treatment
- Hammida, Mustapha$99,291Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Vaagenes, Ian$99,291Transportation Dept
- Wilm, John G$99,291Transportation Dept