Williams, Paul J
State Prog Admin Manager SrVeterans Affairs DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs. 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 256% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 140% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $119,319 | +5.1% | +3.1% | +1.9% |
| FY 2025 | $113,498 | +5.1% | +2.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2024 | $108,041 | +8.2% | +3.3% | +4.8% |
| FY 2023 | $99,848 | +14.2% | +6.3% | +7.5% |
| FY 2022 | $87,419 | +8.3% | +7.2% | +1.1% |
| FY 2021 | $80,714 | +8.9% | +2.3% | +6.4% |
| FY 2020 | $74,136 | +7.2% | +1.6% | +5.6% |
| FY 2019 | $69,139 | +28.4% | +2.1% | +25.8% |
| FY 2018 | $53,858 | +2.7% | +2.3% | +0.4% |
| FY 2017 | $52,468 | +19.4% | +1.8% | +17.2% |
| FY 2016 | $43,944 | +4.0% | +0.7% | +3.3% |
| FY 2015 | $42,239 | +24.5% | +0.7% | +23.6% |
| FY 2014 | $33,922 | −7.3% | +1.6% | −8.7% |
| FY 2013 | $36,582 | +86.1% | +1.7% | +83.1% |
| FY 2012 | $19,658 | −41.4% | +2.9% | −43.1% |
| FY 2011 | $33,536 | — | — | — |
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 · State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Paid more than 18% of the 267 people with this job title that year. The median was $131,700.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
16 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $58.46 /hr | — | $119,319 |
| 2025 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $55.65 /hr | — | $113,498 |
| 2024 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $51.45 /hr | — | $108,041 |
| 2023 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $47.12 /hr | — | $99,848 |
| 2022 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $44.42 /hr | — | $87,419 |
| 2021 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Supv Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $39.05 /hr | — | $80,714 |
| 2020 | Veterans Affairs Dept Vets Progs & Memorial Affairs | State Prog Admin Supv Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $35.64 /hr | $285 | $74,136 |
| 2019 | Veterans Affairs Dept Benefits/Svcs Staff | State Prog Admin Coordinator Full-time | Ramsey | $33.62 /hr | $303 | $69,139 |
| 2018 | Veterans Affairs Dept State Soldiers Assist Prog | Proj Consultant Full-time | Ramsey | $26.58 /hr | — | $53,858 |
| 2017 | Veterans Affairs Dept State Soldiers Assist Prog | Proj Consultant Full-time | Ramsey | $25.22 /hr | $1,509 | $52,468 |
| 2016 | Veterans Affairs Dept State Soldiers Assist Prog | Proj Consultant Full-time | Ramsey | $23.73 /hr | $510 | $43,944 |
| 2015 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Disability Examiner Full-time | Ramsey | $20.92 /hr | — | $42,239 |
| 2014 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Disability Examiner Full-time | Ramsey | $19.66 /hr | — | $33,922 |
| 2013 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Disability Examiner Full-time | Ramsey | $18.46 /hr | — | $36,582 |
| 2012 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Disability Examiner Full-time | Ramsey | $17.56 /hr | — | $19,658 |
| 2011 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Disability Examiner Full-time | Ramsey | $16.97 /hr | — | $33,536 |
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 Veterans Affairs Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Ercan-Fang, Sean$306,781Medical Specialist 4
- Saleem, Javaid$243,486Medical Specialist 3
- Nelson, Bryan Allen$239,851Medical Specialist 3
- Hagans, Elnora M$213,140Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Kayes, Shahrior$211,071Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Chalupsky, Paulina$201,138Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Weir, Andrew P$194,254Pharmacist Manager
- Cline, James Michael$187,214Medical Specialist 3
Highest paid as State Prog Admin Manager Sr
FY 2026, amount paid
- Lais, Daniel R$215,649Natural Resources Dept
- Leach, Megan$160,270Nursing Board
- Koch-Myer, Noreen S$149,195Direct Care and Treatment
- Johnson, Sondra M$144,768Direct Care and Treatment
- Hill, Kortney A$142,620Education Department
- Graham, Joy E$141,409Transportation Dept
- Muellner, Mary E$140,649Mn Management & Budget
- Nordstrom, Lee Lenore$137,821Transportation Dept