Kolze, Lynne M
Planner Principal StatePollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
WTR East Central Wtrshed Unit. 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 | $62,990 | −18.4% | +2.3% | −20.2% |
| FY 2017 | $77,204 | +2.7% | +1.8% | +0.8% |
| FY 2016 | $75,185 | +2.3% | +0.7% | +1.6% |
| FY 2015 | $73,497 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $71,363 | +4.0% | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2013 | $68,619 | +2.5% | +1.7% | +0.8% |
| FY 2012 | $66,949 | −1.5% | +2.9% | −4.3% |
| FY 2011 | $67,995 | — | — | — |
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 · Planner Principal State
Paid more than 24% of the 222 people with this job title that year. The median was $73,565.
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 | Pollution Control Agency WTR East Central Wtrshed Unit | Planner Principal State Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $37.90 /hr | — | $62,990 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency WTR East Central Wtrshed Unit | Planner Principal State Full-time | Ramsey | $37.16 /hr | — | $77,204 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Statewide Admin Unit | Planner Principal State Full-time | Ramsey | $36.25 /hr | — | $75,185 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Statewide Admin Unit | Planner Principal State Part-time | Ramsey | $35.37 /hr | — | $73,497 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Statewide Admin Unit | Planner Principal State Part-time | Ramsey | $34.34 /hr | — | $71,363 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Statewide Admin Unit | Planner Principal State Part-time | Ramsey | $33.34 /hr | — | $68,619 |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Statewide Admin Unit | Planner Principal State Part-time | Ramsey | $32.69 /hr | — | $66,949 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency REG WS Statewide Admin Unit | Planner Principal State Part-time | Ramsey | $32.69 /hr | — | $67,995 |
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 2018, amount paid
- Stine, John Linc$153,019Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Strassman, Ricki L$149,389Pollution Cont Spec Prin
- Beeman, Michelle E$149,031Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Flood, Rebecca Jane$124,420Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Benke, David J$123,358Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Halbach, Myrna$123,358Pollution Cont Strat Mgr
- Sather, Kathryn J$123,358Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Neblett, Adonis Alfonso$123,301Pollution Cont Strat Mgr
Highest paid as Planner Principal State
FY 2018, amount paid
- Kingdon, Elisabeth$80,461Health Department
- Dwine, Steven J$80,187Health Department
- Da Silva, Joann$79,755Human Services Dept
- Peterson, Charles V$79,755Pollution Control Agency
- Chiles, James$79,754Pollution Control Agency
- Gjerde, Wayne R$79,253Pollution Control Agency
- Minerich, George E$79,095Health Department
- Brist, James G$78,759Pollution Control Agency