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Counsel I
Minnesota’s state payroll counted 3 people with a June 30 position as Counsel I in FY2026, according to Minnesota Management and Budget.
MMB job code 008015, held by someone on June 30 in 5 fiscal years.
Counsel I, FY2026
- 3
- People
- Holding a position under the code on June 30.
- $93,698
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 3 | $93,698 |
Every fiscal year
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| Fiscal year | People | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 3 | $93,698 |
| FY2025 | 3 | $54,388 |
| FY2024 | 3 | $82,464 |
| FY2023 | 4 | $33,055 |
| FY2022 | 1 | $34,151 |
The highest paid as Counsel I, FY2026
All 3 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 | Watson, Thomas | $95,546 |
| 2 | Heikel, Erica G | $93,698 |
| 3 | Hunter, Louis Garcia | $80,099 |
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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