Counsel I salaries
What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Counsel I” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.
Employees
3
FY 2026
Total paid
$269,343
in FY 2026
Median paid
$93,698
base rate median $93,870
Average paid
$89,781
across 3 with pay
Highest paid
$95,546
Watson, Thomas
Median pay by fiscal year
Paid in year and annual base rate
Median paid in yearMedian annual base rate
Employees by fiscal year
People on the payroll at any time in the year
Everyone, FY 2026
Filter, sort and analyze in Explore →| Name | Agency | Base pay | Paid ▼ | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson, Thomas | Senate Counsel | $46.02 /hr | $95,546 | — |
| Heikel, Erica G | Senate Counsel | $45.13 /hr | $93,698 | — |
| Hunter, Louis Garcia | Senate Counsel | $41.41 /hr | $80,099 | — |
Each person counts once per fiscal year, agency and county (multiple positions combined, shown as “+ more”). “Paid” is the total paid during the fiscal year, including overtime and other pay; it is lower than the base rate for anyone who started, left or worked part time. “Base pay” is the rate on record.