Nicholas, Belinda
Pollution Cont Data SpecPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
EAO Wastewater Services 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 2026, pay went down 41% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is down 60% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $28,564 | −59.8% | +3.1% | −61.0% |
| FY 2025 | $71,069 | +6.0% | +2.6% | +3.3% |
| FY 2024 | $67,038 | +1.6% | +3.3% | −1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $65,996 | +6.4% | +6.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $61,997 | +2.5% | +7.2% | −4.4% |
| FY 2021 | $60,487 | +2.5% | +2.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2020 | $59,031 | +2.3% | +1.6% | +0.7% |
| FY 2019 | $57,723 | +2.2% | +2.1% | +0.2% |
| FY 2018 | $56,462 | +2.0% | +2.3% | −0.2% |
| FY 2017 | $55,348 | +2.5% | +1.8% | +0.6% |
| FY 2016 | $54,009 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +1.8% |
| FY 2015 | $52,696 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $51,165 | +4.0% | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2013 | $49,186 | +2.7% | +1.7% | +1.0% |
| FY 2012 | $47,914 | −0.4% | +2.9% | −3.2% |
| FY 2011 | $48,091 | — | — | — |
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 · Pollution Cont Data Spec
Too few people share this job title that year to make a fair comparison.
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| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Wastewater Services Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $34.24 /hr | — | $28,564 |
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Wastewater Services Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $33.73 /hr | — | $71,069 |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $32.28 /hr | — | $67,038 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $30.60 /hr | — | $65,996 |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $29.85 /hr | — | $61,997 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $29.12 /hr | — | $60,487 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $28.41 /hr | — | $59,031 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $27.78 /hr | — | $57,723 |
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $27.17 /hr | — | $56,462 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $26.64 /hr | — | $55,348 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $25.99 /hr | — | $54,009 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $25.36 /hr | — | $52,696 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $24.62 /hr | — | $51,165 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $23.90 /hr | — | $49,186 |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency OD DA Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $23.43 /hr | — | $47,914 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency DPS DS Data Analysis Unit | Pollution Cont Data Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $23.43 /hr | — | $48,091 |
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 Pollution Cont Data Spec
FY 2026, amount paid
- Satnik, Jennifer T$18,438Pollution Control Agency