Knowlton, Joyce M
Investigation SpecialistCorrections DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive. 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 2021, pay went up 7% while consumer prices went up 19%. After inflation, pay is down 10% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | $76,117 | −16.6% | +2.3% | −18.5% |
| FY 2020 | $91,284 | +3.4% | +1.6% | +1.8% |
| FY 2019 | $88,317 | +3.3% | +2.1% | +1.2% |
| FY 2018 | $85,515 | −8.1% | +2.3% | −10.1% |
| FY 2017 | $93,025 | +7.8% | +1.8% | +5.9% |
| FY 2016 | $86,295 | +5.4% | +0.7% | +4.7% |
| FY 2015 | $81,899 | +6.4% | +0.7% | +5.6% |
| FY 2014 | $76,959 | −0.6% | +1.6% | −2.1% |
| FY 2013 | $77,406 | −2.2% | +1.7% | −3.8% |
| FY 2012 | $79,166 | +10.8% | +2.9% | +7.7% |
| FY 2011 | $71,435 | — | — | — |
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 2021 · Investigation Specialist
Paid more than 46% of the 39 people with this job title that year. The median was $76,373.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
11 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $40.61 /hr | $2,574 | $76,117 |
| 2020 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $39.62 /hr | $5,793 | $91,284 |
| 2019 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $38.75 /hr | $7,961 | $88,317 |
| 2018 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $37.90 /hr | $5,254 | $85,515 |
| 2017 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $37.16 /hr | $15,820 | $93,025 |
| 2016 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $36.25 /hr | $11,090 | $86,295 |
| 2015 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $35.37 /hr | $8,303 | $81,899 |
| 2014 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $34.34 /hr | $5,596 | $76,959 |
| 2013 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $33.34 /hr | $7,453 | $77,406 |
| 2012 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $32.69 /hr | $6,974 | $79,166 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept DOC Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt | Investigation Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $32.69 /hr | $4,752 | $71,435 |
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 2021, amount paid
- Amsterdam, James T$254,413Medical Specialist 4
- Titus, Jeffrey T$196,084Corr Facility Oper Dir
- Piccolino, Adam L.$168,249Behavioral Med Practitioner Sr
- Ecker, Joel T.$165,101Corr Officer 3
- Smith, Michelle L$163,061Deputy Commr Corrections
- Shanklin, Curtis$161,830Deputy Commr Corrections
- Will, Laurence E.$160,521Dentist
- Richer, Melissa A$157,188Psychological Services Dir
Highest paid as Investigation Specialist
FY 2021, amount paid
- Magaard, Diana E$100,855Corrections Dept
- Murphy, Thane D$100,198Human Services Dept
- DuBois, Andrew J$99,283Corrections Dept
- Sass, Trevor O$96,474Corrections Dept
- Florcyk, Terrill M$95,616Corrections Dept
- McMahon, Michael R$94,877Corrections Dept
- Davis, Vicki Lynn$94,232Human Services Dept
- Johnson, Marna J$89,061Corrections Dept