Illinois / Children and Family Services / Child Welfare Specialist

Job-title file

Child Welfare Specialist

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

898 employees hold this title in Children and Family Services. Median total compensation for the role is $80,200, below the department median of $90,550.

Employees: 898
Total payroll: $63.6M
Role median: $80,200
Agency median: $90,550
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$700$130,930+

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How total compensation varies among the 898 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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Child Welfare Specialist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $80,200 ranks #1 of 2. See Child Welfare Specialist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$72,197 · 170

Median total compensation for comparable Child Welfare Specialistroles 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

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Allison Lindstrom

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$13,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

Allison Lindstrom works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Allison earned $13,700 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Theresa Evans

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$13,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Theresa Evans is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $13,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ester Slaughter

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$13,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ester Slaughter holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tammy Green

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$13,500

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Tammy Green serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Targeted Case Management. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Terran Williams

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$13,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Terran Williams is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $13,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Biju Joseph

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$12,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Biju Joseph works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Biju earned $12,900 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Celestine Collins

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$11,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Celestine Collins works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Celestine earned $11,700 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Melanie Nelson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$11,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Melanie Nelson works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Melanie earned $11,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ilia Cobbins

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$10,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Ilia Cobbins holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Thaila Mccoy

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$10,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Thaila Mccoy works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Thaila earned $10,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Vanessa Flores

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$10,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Vanessa Flores is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $10,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Alexandra Nunn

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$10,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Alexandra Nunn works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Alexandra earned $10,300 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Shana Washington

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$10,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Shana Washington is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $10,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Aguirre-Lievano

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$9,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Aguirre-Lievano works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Sandra earned $9,600 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Arthur Waddell

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$9,300

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Arthur Waddell works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. Arthur earned $9,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Alves

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$9,100

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mclean

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Alves works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. Melissa earned $9,100 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ashlan Wicks

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$9,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Ashlan Wicks works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Ashlan earned $9,000 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Marlo Richardson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$9,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Marlo Richardson works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Marlo earned $9,000 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Megan Couri

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$8,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Megan Couri holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Britini Irwin

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Britini Irwin holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Chad Turner

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

Chad Turner is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $8,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Renata Chlebek

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$8,700

Sub-department: Foster Care Initiative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Renata Chlebek holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Foster Care Initiative. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lasha' Fowler

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$8,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Lasha' Fowler serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Allison Park

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$8,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Allison Park works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Allison earned $8,400 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tonajah Hooks

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$8,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Tonajah Hooks is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $8,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Yolanda Frye

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$8,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Yolanda Frye serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Eva Muro

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Eva Muro holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Courtney Schnake

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$8,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Courtney Schnake works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Courtney earned $8,200 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Julie Harrison

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Rutan Exempt: No

Julie Harrison holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ketoya Sanders

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ketoya Sanders is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $8,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tiffanie Sisk

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$8,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffanie Sisk is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $8,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shandell Rucker

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$8,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Shandell Rucker is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $8,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Karren Dubois

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Karren Dubois is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $7,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Felicia Ibarra

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$7,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Felicia Ibarra is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $7,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Latoya Malone

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,800

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

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

Latoya Malone holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dudlita Prewitt

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$7,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Dudlita Prewitt serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Charles Williams

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$7,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Charles Williams serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.