Smith, Kathleen J
Grants Specialist SrNatural Resources DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
PAT-CO-Admin Services. 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 2020, pay went down 75% while consumer prices went up 16%. After inflation, pay is down 78% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $10,820 | −84.2% | +1.6% | −84.5% |
| FY 2019 | $68,618 | +0.4% | +2.1% | −1.6% |
| FY 2018 | $68,324 | +5.5% | +2.3% | +3.2% |
| FY 2017 | $64,759 | +6.2% | +1.8% | +4.3% |
| FY 2016 | $60,993 | +6.1% | +0.7% | +5.4% |
| FY 2015 | $57,504 | +11.9% | +0.7% | +11.1% |
| FY 2014 | $51,402 | +10.5% | +1.6% | +8.8% |
| FY 2013 | $46,532 | +16.4% | +1.7% | +14.5% |
| FY 2012 | $39,978 | −7.3% | +2.9% | −10.0% |
| FY 2011 | $43,138 | — | — | — |
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 2020 · Grants Specialist Sr
Paid more than 0% of the 36 people with this job title that year. The median was $64,671.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Admin Services | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $34.38 /hr | — | $10,820 |
| 2019 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Admin Services | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $33.62 /hr | — | $68,618 |
| 2018 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Admin Services | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.88 /hr | — | $68,324 |
| 2017 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Acq & Development | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.24 /hr | — | $64,759 |
| 2016 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Acq & Development | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $30.32 /hr | — | $60,993 |
| 2015 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Acq & Development | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $28.56 /hr | — | $57,504 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources Dept PAT-CO-Acq & Development | Grants Specialist Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $26.80 /hr | — | $51,402 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept L&M Acquisitions | Real Estate Technician Full-time | Ramsey | $23.22 /hr | — | $46,532 |
| 2012 | Natural Resources Dept L&M Acquisitions | Real Estate Technician Full-time | Ramsey | $22.16 /hr | — | $39,978 |
| 2011 | Natural Resources Dept L&M Acquisitions | Real Estate Technician Full-time | Ramsey | $21.52 /hr | — | $43,138 |
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 Natural Resources Dept
FY 2020, amount paid
- Naramore, Barbara Lynn$160,847Deputy Commr Natural Resources
- Lokkesmoe, Kent M$155,523NR Bureau Administrator
- Meier, Robert H$153,770Asst Commr NR Operations
- Lotthammer, Shannon M$153,690Asst Commr NR Operations
- Strommen, Sarah$152,024Commissioner-Natural Resources
- Richards, Jess W$150,156Asst Commr NR Operations
- Enzler, Sherry A$146,661Senior Admin Officer
- Boe, Forrest L$143,291NR Dir - Forestry
Highest paid as Grants Specialist Sr
FY 2020, amount paid
- Garcia, Jill Bella$72,864Commerce Dept
- Tannahill, Leslie A$72,280Natural Resources Dept
- Thao, Sou$71,981Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Smith, Anita I$71,745Health Department
- Cheney, Laura J$71,633Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Nichols, Mary Jo$71,434Administration Dept
- Lauren, Diane M$71,433Health Department
- Henrikson, Sandra M$71,431Employ & Econ Development Dept