Mitchell, Terese M
General Counsel 3Revenue DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
General Counsel. 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 2026, pay went up 75% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 18% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $188,977 | +4.8% | +3.1% | +1.6% |
| FY 2025 | $180,407 | +3.2% | +2.6% | +0.6% |
| FY 2024 | $174,800 | +14.6% | +3.3% | +10.9% |
| FY 2023 | $152,537 | +11.7% | +6.3% | +5.1% |
| FY 2022 | $136,551 | −0.2% | +7.2% | −6.9% |
| FY 2021 | $136,877 | +4.9% | +2.3% | +2.6% |
| FY 2020 | $130,439 | −0.2% | +1.6% | −1.8% |
| FY 2019 | $130,724 | +3.5% | +2.1% | +1.4% |
| FY 2018 | $126,281 | +2.4% | +2.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2017 | $123,311 | +2.9% | +1.8% | +1.0% |
| FY 2016 | $119,843 | +1.6% | +0.7% | +0.9% |
| FY 2015 | $117,925 | +22.7% | +0.7% | +21.8% |
| FY 2014 | $96,136 | −10.8% | +1.6% | −12.2% |
| FY 2013 | $107,827 | +1.3% | +1.7% | −0.4% |
| FY 2012 | $106,460 | −1.2% | +2.9% | −4.0% |
| FY 2011 | $107,702 | — | — | — |
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 · General Counsel 3
Paid more than 80% of the 10 people with this job title that year. The median was $185,447.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Revenue Dept General Counsel | General Counsel 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $90.12 /hr | — | $188,977 |
| 2026 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $47.76 /hr | — | — |
| 2025 | Revenue Dept General Counsel | General Counsel 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $86.41 /hr | — | $180,407 |
| 2025 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $47.05 /hr | — | — |
| 2024 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | General Counsel 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $79.89 /hr | — | $174,800 |
| 2024 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $45.02 /hr | — | — |
| 2023 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $67.61 /hr | — | $152,537 |
| 2023 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $42.67 /hr | — | — |
| 2022 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $65.96 /hr | — | $136,551 |
| 2022 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $41.63 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $64.35 /hr | — | $136,877 |
| 2021 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $40.61 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $62.78 /hr | — | $130,439 |
| 2020 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $39.62 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $61.40 /hr | — | $130,724 |
| 2019 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $38.75 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $60.05 /hr | — | $126,281 |
| 2018 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $37.90 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $58.87 /hr | — | $123,311 |
| 2017 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $37.16 /hr | — | — |
| 2016 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $57.43 /hr | — | $119,843 |
| 2016 | Revenue Dept HRM-Inactive | Revenue Operations Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $36.25 /hr | — | — |
| 2015 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $56.03 /hr | — | $117,925 |
| 2014 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $54.40 /hr | — | $96,136 |
| 2013 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $52.82 /hr | — | $107,827 |
| 2012 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $51.78 /hr | — | $106,460 |
| 2011 | Revenue Dept Appeals & Legal Services | Revenue Legal Leg Aff Dir Full-time | Ramsey | $51.78 /hr | — | $107,702 |
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 Revenue Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Ho, Lee H$198,561Deputy Commr Revenue
- Marquart, Paul Anthony$193,293Commissioner-Revenue
- Willette, Eric J$185,344Revenue Research Director
- Getchell, Vikki L$181,054Asst Commr Revenue
- Bronson, Sarah Catherine$181,054Asst Commr Revenue
- Burton Santibanez, Martha$181,054Asst Commr Revenue
- Dorschner, Dale$181,054Asst Commr Revenue
- Nieman, Justin T$181,054Asst Commr Revenue
Highest paid as General Counsel 3
FY 2026, amount paid
- Klitzke, Dale B$192,860Direct Care and Treatment
- Benson, Robin Christopher$188,266Health Department
- Parker, Kimberly Ross$186,436Public Safety Dept
- Shepherd, Nathan Brookins$186,025Legislative Auditor
- Ludmer, Ivan M$184,870Corrections Dept
- Cownie, James R$178,824Transportation Dept
- Moler, Jonathan D$164,210Housing Finance Agency
- McNulty, Christopher$158,674Mn Management & Budget