Olson, Paul C
Information Technology Spec 3Minnesota IT ServicesItasca CountyFull-time
MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Different people with the same name: Mn Management & Budget, FY 2026 · Revenue Dept, FY 2019 · Office of MN.IT Services, FY 2015
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
From FY 2016 to FY 2023, pay went down 43% while consumer prices went up 26%. After inflation, pay is down 55% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | $66,984 | −45.3% | +6.3% | −48.5% |
| FY 2022 | $122,430 | +6.3% | +7.2% | −0.8% |
| FY 2021 | $115,128 | +6.0% | +2.3% | +3.6% |
| FY 2020 | $108,602 | −4.7% | +1.6% | −6.1% |
| FY 2019 | $113,936 | +0.7% | +2.1% | −1.4% |
| FY 2018 | $113,182 | +8.0% | +2.3% | +5.6% |
| FY 2017 | $104,777 | −11.4% | +1.8% | −13.0% |
| FY 2016 | $118,257 | — | — | — |
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 2023 · Information Technology Spec 3
Paid more than 10% of the 850 people with this job title that year. The median was $103,275.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Minnesota IT Services MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time · left during year | Itasca | $49.03 /hr | — | $66,984 |
| 2022 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $47.83 /hr | $8,557 | $122,430 |
| 2021 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $46.66 /hr | $5,154 | $115,128 |
| 2020 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $45.52 /hr | $2,409 | $108,602 |
| 2019 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $44.52 /hr | $11,857 | $113,936 |
| 2018 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $43.54 /hr | $11,892 | $113,182 |
| 2017 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $42.69 /hr | $3,328 | $104,777 |
| 2016 | MN.IT Services Office MN.IT DNR IT Biz Serv FOR | Information Technology Spec 3 Full-time | Itasca | $41.65 /hr | $20,260 | $118,257 |
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 Minnesota IT Services
FY 2023, amount paid
- Maki, Robert J$232,114MNIT Executive Manager
- Lueke, Jorg H$227,311Information Technology Spec 5
- Baker, Debra R$203,547Information Technology Spec 5
- St Amant, Thomas R$199,333Information Technology Spec 4
- Husted, Melody A$198,511Information Technology Spec 5
- Velasquez, Daniel D$197,644Systems Architect
- Rud, Kurt$197,377Information Technology Spec 4
- Capra, Vincent L$196,386Systems Architect
Highest paid as Information Technology Spec 3
FY 2023, amount paid
- Olson, Geri Anne$194,093MN St Colleges & Universities
- Palchuk, Valentina V$154,226Minnesota IT Services
- Steinle, Nathan Robert$148,208Minnesota IT Services
- Yang, Khay Tou$132,778Minnesota IT Services
- Hoffman, Bryan H$131,804MN St Colleges & Universities
- Kirschner, William A$131,725Minnesota IT Services
- Carlson, Randy S$130,921Minnesota IT Services
- Bui, Brandon K$130,123Minnesota IT Services