Illinois / Agriculture / Office Associate

Job-title file

Office Associate

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

26 employees hold this title in Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $28,350, below the department median of $75,000.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $725K
Role median: $28,350
Agency median: $75,000
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,800$52,100+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 26 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Illinois

Office Associate is held in 30 Illinois departments. In Agriculture, the median of $28,350 ranks #27 of 30.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Property Tax Appeal Board

$53,300 · 2

State Lottery

$53,200 · 15

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$49,750 · 6

Transportation

$49,100 · 12

Veterans' Affairs

$49,000 · 17

Financial and Professional Reg

$48,800 · 27

Children and Family Services

$48,700 · 282

Public Health

$48,700 · 59

Human Rights

$48,700 · 19

Employment Security

$47,300 · 11

Healthcare & Family Services

$46,300 · 55

Central Management

$45,600 · 5

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

Compare jurisdictions

Office Associate beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $43,300 ranks #1 of 2. See Office Associate across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Maine

$31,851 · 739

Median total compensation for comparable Office Associateroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Julie White

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$52,700

Sub-department: Environmental Programs-Exotic Pests
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Julie White serves as a Office Associate within Environmental Programs-Exotic Pests. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Debra Bringman

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Debra Bringman works as a Office Associate for Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. Debra earned $51,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kari Noyes

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$50,500

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Kari Noyes holds the role of Office Associate at Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Katie Spencer

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$48,500

Sub-department: Weights & Measures
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Katie Spencer is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Weights & Measures. 2025 total compensation came to $48,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nadia Bond

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$46,800

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Nadia Bond serves as a Office Associate within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Paula Crumpler

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$46,700

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Paula Crumpler holds the role of Office Associate at Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Bounds

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Jessica Bounds serves as a Office Associate within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Adam Pemberton

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$38,800

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Adam Pemberton is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. 2023 total compensation came to $38,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Angela Hudspeth

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$36,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Angela Hudspeth holds the role of Office Associate at Agriculture within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Rhoades

Office Associate/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$34,200

Sub-department: Master Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Ashley Rhoades works as a Office Associate for Agriculture within Master Fund. Ashley earned $34,200 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Thomas

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$33,300

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Sarah Thomas serves as a Office Associate within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Shannan Fugate

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$32,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Shannan Fugate is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $32,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Konrad

Office Associate/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$29,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Matthew Konrad is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $29,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Peggy Bergschneider

Office Associate/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$27,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Peggy Bergschneider is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $27,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jared Howland

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$23,600

Sub-department: Weights & Measures
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Jared Howland works as a Office Associate for Agriculture within Weights & Measures. Jared earned $23,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jenna Moore

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$22,700

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Jenna Moore works as a Office Associate for Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. Jenna earned $22,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tekoah King

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$21,200

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Tekoah King works as a Office Associate for Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. Tekoah earned $21,200 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Margina Schwartzbach

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$18,800

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: De Kalb

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Margina Schwartzbach is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Pest Control Fund. 2023 total compensation came to $18,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Anderson

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$16,500

Sub-department: Motor Fuel Testing
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Anderson is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Motor Fuel Testing. 2023 total compensation came to $16,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Shanon Richardson

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$14,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Shanon Richardson serves as a Office Associate within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Benjamin Gray

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$12,600

Sub-department: Feed Cont Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Benjamin Gray holds the role of Office Associate at Agriculture within Feed Cont Fund. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Boehm

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Agriculture, Michael Boehm serves as a Office Associate within Pest Control Fund. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Austen Steven

Office Associate/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$8,000

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Austen Steven serves as a Office Associate within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lauren Boston

Office Associate/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$3,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Lauren Boston holds the role of Office Associate at Agriculture within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kayla Smith

Office Associate/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$2,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Kayla Smith is a Office Associate at Agriculture within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Breann Nevins

Office Associate/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$1,800

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Breann Nevins holds the role of Office Associate at Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.