Illinois / Children and Family Services / Administrative Assistant I

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Administrative Assistant I

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

18 employees hold this title in Children and Family Services. Median total compensation for the role is $64,600, below the department median of $90,550.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $64,600
Agency median: $90,550
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,100$92,772+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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

Administrative Assistant I is held in 35 Illinois departments. In Children and Family Services, the median of $64,600 ranks #23 of 35.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Illinois Gaming Board

$89,900 · 1

Property Tax Appeal Board

$83,700 · 1

Community on Equity & Inclusion

$78,950 · 6

Il Criminal Justice Information Auth

$77,750 · 2

Juvenile Justice

$77,100 · 5

Insurance

$75,100 · 1

Office of the State Fire Marsh

$73,300 · 7

Environmental Protect Agency

$72,500 · 1

$71,000 · 1

$70,000 · 6

$69,150 · 18

$68,900 · 2

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

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Administrative Assistant beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $65,600 ranks #1 of 7. See Administrative Assistant across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$59,319 · 69

City of Buffalo

$55,839 · 15

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$55,166 · 236

Tennessee

$53,866 · 214

Georgia

$41,276 · 1,516

Cook County, Illinois

$13,947 · 573

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Assistant 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 Children and Family Services

Record list

Employees with this title

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Barbara Karr

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Barbara Karr holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Robert Scott

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$90,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Robert Scott works as a Administrative Assistant I for Children and Family Services within Personal Services. Robert earned $90,000 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Erica Drake

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$71,600

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Erica Drake is a Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2024 total compensation came to $71,600. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Lorena Hernandez

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$70,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Lorena Hernandez works as a Administrative Assistant I for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lorena earned $70,800 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Karren Greene

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$70,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Karren Greene is a Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $70,600. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Latrecia Lee

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$66,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Latrecia Lee holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,900. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Darnita Jackson

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$66,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Darnita Jackson holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,800. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Ambriel Thompson

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$66,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Ambriel Thompson is a Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $66,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carlisa Redditt

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$65,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Carlisa Redditt holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,100. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Mark Berls

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$64,100

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Mark Berls holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Haley Neibergall

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$63,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Haley Neibergall holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Alan Diaz

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$63,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Alan Diaz serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Bradi Noel

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$63,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Bradi Noel works as a Administrative Assistant I for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Bradi earned $63,500 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Shew

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Rachel Shew is a Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $50,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lauren Gill

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$47,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Lauren Gill is a Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $47,300. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Levonda Harris

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$40,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Levonda Harris holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Mills

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$34,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Sarah Mills serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,400. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Christina Suggs

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,100

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Christina Suggs works as a Administrative Assistant I for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Christina earned $7,100 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.