Wolf, Steven L.
Deputy State Fire MarshalPublic Safety DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
Fire Invest/Education. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Total paid
$1,343,933
over 16 fiscal years
Latest year
$103,857
FY 2026 · $5,234 overtime
Highest year
$152,087
FY 2019
Yearly average
$83,996
across years on record
Change since first year
+58%
FY 2011 to FY 2026 · prices +48%
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
Paid in yearFY 2011 pay grown with consumer prices (CPI)
From FY 2011 to FY 2026, pay went up 58% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 6% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $103,857 | +0.9% | +3.1% | −2.2% |
| FY 2025 | $102,927 | +17.0% | +2.6% | +14.0% |
| FY 2024 | $87,965 | −0.8% | +3.3% | −4.0% |
| FY 2023 | $88,707 | +6.0% | +6.3% | −0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $83,660 | +3.0% | +7.2% | −3.9% |
| FY 2021 | $81,208 | −3.0% | +2.3% | −5.2% |
| FY 2020 | $83,752 | −44.9% | +1.6% | −45.8% |
| FY 2019 | $152,087 | +95.9% | +2.1% | +91.9% |
| FY 2018 | $77,647 | +5.2% | +2.3% | +2.9% |
| FY 2017 | $73,789 | +1.4% | +1.8% | −0.4% |
| FY 2016 | $72,763 | +2.2% | +0.7% | +1.5% |
| FY 2015 | $71,217 | +5.6% | +0.7% | +4.8% |
| FY 2014 | $67,470 | +3.7% | +1.6% | +2.1% |
| FY 2013 | $65,077 | −1.3% | +1.7% | −3.0% |
| FY 2012 | $65,964 | +0.2% | +2.9% | −2.7% |
| FY 2011 | $65,843 | — | — | — |
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 · Deputy State Fire Marshal
Paid more than 92% of the 48 people with this job title that year. The median was $93,458.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
29 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $47.76 /hr | $5,234 | $103,857 |
| 2025 | Public Safety Dept FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $48.66 /hr | $3,966 | $102,927 |
| 2024 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $41.93 /hr | $1,059 | $87,965 |
| 2023 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $39.74 /hr | $3,358 | $88,707 |
| 2022 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $38.77 /hr | $3,160 | $83,660 |
| 2021 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $37.82 /hr | $2,653 | $81,208 |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Mower | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $36.90 /hr | $6,506 | $83,752 |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $36.09 /hr | $812 | $152,087 |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $35.30 /hr | $2,709 | $77,647 |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $34.61 /hr | $1,402 | $73,789 |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $29.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2016 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $33.77 /hr | $2,170 | $72,763 |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $29.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Mower | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $32.95 /hr | $2,632 | $71,217 |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $29.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2014 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $31.99 /hr | — | $67,470 |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $27.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2013 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $31.06 /hr | — | $65,077 |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $27.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2012 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $30.45 /hr | — | $65,964 |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $25.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Mower | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Education | Deputy State Fire Marshal Full-time | Ramsey | $30.45 /hr | — | $65,843 |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rvrld Austin TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Mower | $21.50 /hr | — | — |
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 Public Safety Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Krambeer, Adam James$246,089State Patrol Trooper
- Barthel, Eric J$241,240State Patrol Captain
- Stricker, Paul G.$227,992State Patrol Trooper
- Engeldinger, Jason H$220,634State Patrol Captain
- Farmakes, John D$219,560State Patrol Lieutenant
- Yang, Dau Mong$207,791State Patrol Trooper
- Evans, Andrew W$206,747Superintendent BCA
- Erickson, Thomas Michael$205,456State Patrol Trooper
Highest paid as Deputy State Fire Marshal
FY 2026, amount paid
- Jones, Christopher Michael$108,677Public Safety Dept
- Jenson, Randy Arthur$107,436Public Safety Dept
- Rozeboom, Jared L$105,166Public Safety Dept
- Clark, Christopher T$103,133Public Safety Dept
- Gilbertson, Timothy John$102,208Public Safety Dept
- Bexell, Andrea Denise$99,853Public Safety Dept
- Gannon, Lawrence John$97,749Public Safety Dept
- Beeson, Daniel R$97,263Public Safety Dept