Director

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

1 employees hold this title in Board of Higher Education. Median total compensation for the role is $155,100, below the department median of $160,400.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $155.1K
Role median: $155,100
Agency median: $160,400
Comparison: Below

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This role across Illinois

Director is held in 4 Illinois departments. In Board of Higher Education, the median of $155,100 ranks #4 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$172,200 · 1

Il Commerce Commission

$157,900 · 1

Secretary of State

$156,600 · 1

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

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Employees with this title

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Rachel Bolinger

Director/Board of Higher Education

2025 total comp

$155,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $155,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,700
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Rachel Bolinger holds the role of Director at Board of Higher Education within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,100. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.