Thelen, Joseph
Human Resources Director 1Corrections DeptSherburne CountyFull-time
SCL Human Resources Dir. 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 1,840% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 1,209% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $127,118 | +3.4% | +3.1% | +0.3% |
| FY 2025 | $122,944 | +6.5% | +2.6% | +3.8% |
| FY 2024 | $115,420 | +5.3% | +3.3% | +1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $109,626 | +9.6% | +6.3% | +3.2% |
| FY 2022 | $100,016 | +4.1% | +7.2% | −2.8% |
| FY 2021 | $96,043 | +3.1% | +2.3% | +0.8% |
| FY 2020 | $93,162 | +2.2% | +1.6% | +0.6% |
| FY 2019 | $91,146 | +3.9% | +2.1% | +1.8% |
| FY 2018 | $87,759 | +5.3% | +2.3% | +3.0% |
| FY 2017 | $83,304 | +6.6% | +1.8% | +4.7% |
| FY 2016 | $78,141 | +8.6% | +0.7% | +7.8% |
| FY 2015 | $71,970 | +5.6% | +0.7% | +4.9% |
| FY 2014 | $68,125 | +9.5% | +1.6% | +7.8% |
| FY 2013 | $62,227 | +10.4% | +1.7% | +8.6% |
| FY 2012 | $56,347 | +760.0% | +2.9% | +735.5% |
| FY 2011 | $6,552 | — | — | — |
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 · Human Resources Director 1
Paid more than 85% of the 46 people with this job title that year. The median was $120,264.
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 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $61.14 /hr | — | $127,118 |
| 2025 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $58.20 /hr | — | $122,944 |
| 2024 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $55.45 /hr | — | $115,420 |
| 2023 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $50.78 /hr | — | $109,626 |
| 2022 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $47.86 /hr | $1,466 | $100,016 |
| 2021 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $45.11 /hr | $541 | $96,043 |
| 2020 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $44.01 /hr | — | $93,162 |
| 2019 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $43.04 /hr | — | $91,146 |
| 2018 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $42.09 /hr | — | $87,759 |
| 2017 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $40.05 /hr | — | $83,304 |
| 2016 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $37.76 /hr | — | $78,141 |
| 2015 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $35.59 /hr | — | $71,970 |
| 2014 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $33.39 /hr | — | $68,125 |
| 2013 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir | Human Resources Director 1 Full-time | Sherburne | $31.32 /hr | — | $62,227 |
| 2012 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir Staff | Personnel Officer Princ Full-time | Sherburne | $27.30 /hr | — | $56,347 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept SCL Human Resources Dir Staff | Personnel Officer Princ Full-time | Sherburne | $27.30 /hr | — | $6,552 |
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 Corrections Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Amsterdam, James T$318,772Medical Specialist 4
- Werner, Jared R$233,413Corr Officer 3
- Piccolino, Adam L.$232,952Behavioral Med Practitioner Sr
- Ramotar, Robert N.$231,488Dentist
- Schnell, Paul P$191,584Commissioner-Corrections
- Khan, Safia$187,354Deputy Commr Corrections
- Brakke, Crystal D$186,791Deputy Commr Corrections
- Koderick, Mark J$184,884Corr Investigation Ass't Dir 2
Highest paid as Human Resources Director 1
FY 2026, amount paid
- Kronick, Roxanne$143,174Military Affairs Dept
- Zappia, Kelly M$129,612Human Services Dept
- Jacobsen, Mackenzie Kathleen$129,057Health Department
- Thorp, Daniel J$127,790Human Services Dept
- Bluth, Sandra L$127,236Veterans Affairs Dept
- Hines, Melissa A$127,236Transportation Dept
- Gressman, Jonelle M$126,612Direct Care and Treatment
- Wahlberg, Kristine L$126,219Transportation Dept