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Chemist II

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

5 employees hold this title in Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $76,000, above the department median of $75,000.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $336K
Role median: $76,000
Agency median: $75,000
Comparison: Above

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This role across Illinois

Chemist II is held in 4 Illinois departments. In Agriculture, the median of $76,000 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Health

$95,600 · 3

Environmental Protect Agency

$75,600 · 9

Natural Resources

$60,450 · 2

Median total compensation for the Chemist II role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Chemist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $70,150 ranks #7 of 16. See Chemist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$178,405 · 40

$132,127 · 18

$119,753 · 11

$112,907 · 89

$108,620 · 7

$74,235 · 6

$68,709 · 136

$65,323 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Chemist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Other job titles in Agriculture

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Employees with this title

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Kristin Barnett

Chemist II/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$106,600

Sub-department: Ag Products Inspection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Kristin Barnett holds the role of Chemist II at Agriculture within Ag Products Inspection. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Mellor

Chemist II/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$76,900

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Jessica Mellor is a Chemist II at Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $76,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Adam Sullivan

Chemist II/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$76,000

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Adam Sullivan is a Chemist II at Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $76,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sharon Waltrip

Chemist II/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$72,600

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Sharon Waltrip holds the role of Chemist II at Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Luke Morgan

Chemist II/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$3,900

Sub-department: Ag Products Inspection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Luke Morgan holds the role of Chemist II at Agriculture within Ag Products Inspection. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.