McElhiney, Michael S
Information Officer 1Veterans Affairs DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
Public Relations & Comm. 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 2022, pay went up 244% while consumer prices went up 28%. After inflation, pay is up 169% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2022 | $127,775 | −10.9% | +7.2% | −16.9% |
| FY 2021 | $143,423 | +2.4% | +2.3% | +0.1% |
| FY 2020 | $139,996 | +4.0% | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2019 | $134,652 | +5.7% | +2.1% | +3.5% |
| FY 2018 | $127,431 | +5.7% | +2.3% | +3.4% |
| FY 2017 | $120,540 | +14.6% | +1.8% | +12.5% |
| FY 2016 | $105,214 | +13.0% | +0.7% | +12.3% |
| FY 2015 | $93,073 | +6.6% | +0.7% | +5.8% |
| FY 2014 | $87,323 | +5.3% | +1.6% | +3.7% |
| FY 2013 | $82,892 | +4.5% | +1.7% | +2.7% |
| FY 2012 | $79,358 | +113.4% | +2.9% | +107.3% |
| FY 2011 | $37,189 | — | — | — |
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 2022 · Information Officer 1
Paid more than 96% of the 27 people with this job title that year. The median was $54,995.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
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| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $20.91 /hr | — | $127,775 |
| 2022 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $69.06 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $69.06 /hr | — | $143,423 |
| 2021 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $20.40 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $67.38 /hr | — | $139,996 |
| 2020 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $19.90 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $65.90 /hr | — | $134,652 |
| 2019 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $19.46 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $62.46 /hr | — | $127,431 |
| 2018 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $19.03 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $59.17 /hr | — | $120,540 |
| 2017 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $18.66 /hr | — | — |
| 2016 | Veterans Affairs Dept Chief of Staff & Admin Svcs | Senior Admin Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $55.78 /hr | — | $105,214 |
| 2016 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $18.20 /hr | — | — |
| 2015 | Veterans Affairs Dept Legislative/Govt Relations Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $45.62 /hr | — | $93,073 |
| 2014 | Veterans Affairs Dept Legislative/Govt Relations Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $42.80 /hr | — | $87,323 |
| 2013 | Veterans Affairs Dept Legislative/Govt Relations Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $40.15 /hr | — | $82,892 |
| 2012 | Veterans Affairs Dept Legislative/Govt Relations Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $36.74 /hr | — | $79,358 |
| 2011 | Veterans Affairs Dept Legislative/Govt Relations Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $36.74 /hr | — | $37,189 |
| 2011 | Veterans Affairs Dept Public Relations & Comm | Information Officer 1 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $16.41 /hr | — | — |
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 Veterans Affairs Dept
FY 2022, amount paid
- Meyer, Bruce C$281,466Medical Specialist 4
- Hughes, Douglas J$161,402Deputy Commr Veterans Aff-VHC
- Wolde-Yesus, Tsegaye$160,106Licensed Practical Nurse
- Lindsay, Bradley S$157,698Deputy Commr Veterans Aff
- Hagans, Elnora M$156,489Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Cline, James Michael$156,018Medical Specialist 3
- Weir, Andrew P$155,334Pharmacist Senior
- Chalupsky, Paulina$153,207Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
Highest paid as Information Officer 1
FY 2022, amount paid
- Sadoff, Lynn Paige$67,580Veterans Affairs Dept
- Kamrath, Julie$64,891Administration Dept
- Love, Susan Katherine$63,804Transportation Dept
- Fischer-Walvatne, Rebecca$63,061MN St Colleges & Universities
- Heitman, Cynthia L$62,804Education Department
- Vande Kamp, Heidi J$60,642MN State Retirement System
- Marzahn, Rachel M$56,518MN St Colleges & Universities
- Mallinger, Mary$56,310Minnesota Zoological Garden