Illinois / Agriculture / Public Service Administrator

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Public Service Administrator

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

25 employees hold this title in Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $101,200, above the department median of $75,000.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $101,200
Agency median: $75,000
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,100$138,480+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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

Public Service Administrator is held in 47 Illinois departments. In Agriculture, the median of $101,200 ranks #29 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Property Tax Appeal Board

$130,550 · 2

Public Health

$127,000 · 213

Il Educat Labor Relations Bd

$125,400 · 3

Innovation and Technology

$124,100 · 128

Juvenile Justice

$119,800 · 30

Il Independent Tax Tribunal

$116,500 · 1

Capital Development Board

$116,100 · 1

Il Law Enforce Train & Stds Bd

$115,600 · 7

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$113,800 · 9

State Lottery

$113,200 · 6

Human Rights

$113,100 · 8

Human Services

$111,800 · 475

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Soren Melick

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$146,400

Sub-department: Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Soren Melick is a Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Shared Services. 2025 total compensation came to $146,400. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Joseph Khayyat

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$129,900

Sub-department: Building & Grounds
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Joseph Khayyat serves as a Public Service Administrator within Building & Grounds. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,900. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Heath Woodcock

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$127,800

Sub-department: Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Heath Woodcock holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Shared Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Leslie Barsema

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$123,600

Sub-department: Meat Inspection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Leslie Barsema is a Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Meat Inspection. 2025 total compensation came to $123,600. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Donald Maybell

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$119,400

Sub-department: Meat Inspection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Donald Maybell holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Meat Inspection. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Clay Nordsiek

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$115,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Clay Nordsiek serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,600. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

John Satterlee

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$113,100

Sub-department: Weights & Measures
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

John Satterlee is a Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Weights & Measures. 2025 total compensation came to $113,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Mellor

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$110,700

Sub-department: Pest Control Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Agriculture, Jessica Mellor serves as a Public Service Administrator within Pest Control Fund. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Samuel Mcgee

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$109,600

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Samuel Mcgee is a Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. 2025 total compensation came to $109,600. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Mathew Gleckler

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$103,700

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Mathew Gleckler works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. Mathew earned $103,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Mark Clayton

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$103,400

Sub-department: Buildings & Grounds Permanent
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Mark Clayton works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Buildings & Grounds Permanent. Mark earned $103,400 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Jared Garlisch

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$101,700

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jared Garlisch is a Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. 2025 total compensation came to $101,700. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Nathan Shoemaker

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$101,200

Sub-department: Meat Inspection
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Nathan Shoemaker holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Meat Inspection. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rashid Syed

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$101,200

Sub-department: Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Rashid Syed works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Shared Services. Rashid earned $101,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Adam Pemberton

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$100,800

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Adam Pemberton is a Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Medicinal Plants - Cannibas Regulation. 2025 total compensation came to $100,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dakarai Howard

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$99,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Dakarai Howard works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Personal Services. Dakarai earned $99,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Maria Turner

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Pestcd Enf Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Agriculture, Maria Turner serves as a Public Service Administrator within Pestcd Enf Program. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,300. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Patsie Hopkins

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$86,300

Sub-department: Personal Services (D)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Patsie Hopkins works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Personal Services (D). Patsie earned $86,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Abigail Mccord

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$58,100

Sub-department: Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $7,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Abigail Mccord works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Shared Services. Abigail earned $58,100 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Shawna Sepich

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2024 total comp

$48,900

Sub-department: Wholesale Meat
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Agriculture, Shawna Sepich serves as a Public Service Administrator within Wholesale Meat. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,900. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Karen Sisulak

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$37,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Agriculture, Karen Sisulak serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,800. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Teressa Feagans

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$30,900

Sub-department: Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Teressa Feagans holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Shared Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,900. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Russell Krug

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2025 total comp

$17,000

Sub-department: Medicinal Plants
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Russell Krug works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Medicinal Plants. Russell earned $17,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Joseph Kienzler

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$6,000

Sub-department: Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Joseph Kienzler holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Agriculture within Shared Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,000. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Todd Haberer

Public Service Administrator/Agriculture

2023 total comp

$5,100

Sub-department: Wholesale Meat Act
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Todd Haberer works as a Public Service Administrator for Agriculture within Wholesale Meat Act. Todd earned $5,100 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.