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Communications Manager 3
Minnesota’s state payroll counted 7 people with a June 30 position as Communications Manager 3 in FY2026, according to Minnesota Management and Budget.
MMB job code 003967, held by someone on June 30 in 4 fiscal years.
Communications Manager 3, FY2026
- 7
- People
- Holding a position under the code on June 30.
- $163,030
- Median pay
- The year's pay from every position, over those paid in FY2026.
- $76,207
- State median
- Over everyone Minnesota paid in FY2026.
By agency, FY2026
| Agency | People | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Education Department | 2 | $112,246 |
| Employ & Econ Development Dept | 1 | $157,199 |
| Health Department | 1 | $163,030 |
| Human Services Dept | 1 | $164,030 |
| Public Safety Dept | 1 | $165,777 |
| Natural Resources Dept | 1 | $163,030 |
Every fiscal year
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| Fiscal year | People | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 7 | $163,030 |
| FY2025 | 5 | $146,485 |
| FY2024 | 3 | $141,876 |
| FY2023 | 1 | $142,502 |
The highest paid as Communications Manager 3, FY2026
All 7 with pay, the most first. Pay is the year’s from every position, not this one alone.
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| Rank | Name | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snuggerud, Samantha | $168,030 |
| 2 | Padilla, Refugio | $165,777 |
| 3 | Bergstrom, Greta Ann | $164,030 |
| 4 | Rick Thrash, Allison Michele | $163,030 |
| 4 | Nosek, Gail L | $163,030 |
| 6 | Cordes, Alicia J. | $157,199 |
| 7 | Buss, Emily | $56,462 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota — State Employee Payroll Data — Minnesota Management and Budget · mn.gov: state agency documents, public domain · retrieved October 1, 2026
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