Illinois / Children and Family Services / Child Protection Specialist

Job-title file

Child Protection Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

529 employees hold this title in Children and Family Services. Median total compensation for the role is $95,300, above the department median of $90,550.

Employees: 529
Total payroll: $50.4M
Role median: $95,300
Agency median: $90,550
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$500$141,944+

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

How total compensation varies among the 529 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tameka Jones

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Tameka Jones holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Trina Crisp

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$70,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Trina Crisp is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $70,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michael Marinelli

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$69,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Marinelli works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Michael earned $69,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Danisha Taylor

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$69,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Danisha Taylor holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Rodriguez

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$68,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macoupin

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Sarah Rodriguez serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dominique Clay

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$68,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Dominique Clay holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Aleeya Reed

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$67,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Aleeya Reed works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Aleeya earned $67,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christina Williams

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$67,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Christina Williams is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $67,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tara King

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$67,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Tara King holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Noelle Lamacchia

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 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: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Noelle Lamacchia is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $66,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mycah Butler

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 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: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mclean

Source-specific fields

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

Mycah Butler is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $66,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jade Whiteside

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$66,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Jade Whiteside works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Jade earned $66,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Maritza Yepez

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 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: Will

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Maritza Yepez serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Iyona Kleinprinz

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$65,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: De Kalb

Source-specific fields

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

Iyona Kleinprinz works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Iyona earned $65,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ericka Dixon

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$65,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Ericka Dixon works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Ericka earned $65,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Camacho

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 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: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Camacho works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Ashley earned $65,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Emily Donat

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$64,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: De Kalb

Source-specific fields

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

Emily Donat is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $64,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.