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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Alexis Massutti

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$26,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Alexis Massutti works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Alexis earned $26,200 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sharon Lewis

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$25,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Sharon Lewis is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $25,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Justin Tyler

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$25,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Massac

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Justin Tyler holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kaydee Troxell

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$25,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Kaydee Troxell is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $25,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Khaila Holman

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$25,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mclean

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Khaila Holman serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tameka Jones

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$24,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Tameka Jones works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Tameka earned $24,400 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nakia Glover

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$24,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Nakia Glover serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lacey Smith

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$23,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Lacey Smith is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $23,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mindy Miller

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$23,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

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

Mindy Miller is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $23,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jamie Anderson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$23,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Jamie Anderson works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Jamie earned $23,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lenorris Hughes

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$22,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Lenorris Hughes works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lenorris earned $22,900 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Latrissa Weddle

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$22,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Latrissa Weddle holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Benita Norwood

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$22,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Benita Norwood works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services. Benita earned $22,100 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Charnita Little

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$22,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Charnita Little is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $22,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Spanbauer

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$22,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Spanbauer works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Michelle earned $22,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Daniel Owusu-Bempah

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$22,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Owusu-Bempah holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tammy Hopkins

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$21,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,400
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

Tammy Hopkins works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Tammy earned $21,400 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Johnette Mcdonald

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$21,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Johnette Mcdonald is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $21,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jewel Kochan

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$20,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,700
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

Jewel Kochan is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $20,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kelley Johnson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$20,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Kelley Johnson works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Kelley earned $20,600 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Olivia Sledge

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$20,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Olivia Sledge serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Theresa Herron

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$20,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Theresa Herron holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.