Counsel IV salaries
What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Counsel IV” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.
Employees
6
FY 2026
Total paid
$939,374
in FY 2026
Median paid
$154,352
base rate median $148,210
Average paid
$156,562
across 6 with pay
Highest paid
$184,503
Backhus, Kenneth P
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backhus, Kenneth P | Senate Counsel | $85.49 /hr | $184,503 | — |
| Lewis, Ann Marie | Senate Counsel | $83.85 /hr | $174,088 | — |
| James, Stephanie J | Senate Counsel | $71.54 /hr | $154,969 | — |
| Pollock, Nora Brandt | Senate Counsel | $70.97 /hr | $153,734 | — |
| Silvia, Eric | Senate Counsel | $67.54 /hr | $140,225 | — |
| Stanley, Michael B | Senate Counsel | $60.94 /hr | $131,854 | — |
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.