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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Destiny Deal

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$46,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

Destiny Deal is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $46,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Taylor Bryant-Kelly

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Taylor Bryant-Kelly is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. 2023 total compensation came to $45,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Debra Duffy

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$45,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Debra Duffy serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Tabb

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$45,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Ashley Tabb serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Amber Cygnor

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$45,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Amber Cygnor is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $45,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Danicka Williams-Moore

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$45,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Danicka Williams-Moore is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $45,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brianna Marshall

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$44,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Brianna Marshall is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $44,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ahyanna Bobo

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$44,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,700
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

Ahyanna Bobo is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $44,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John Netherly

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$44,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

John Netherly holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Margo Watson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$44,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Margo Watson is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $44,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Dawn Harrison-Rankins

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$43,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Dawn Harrison-Rankins serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jason Mueller

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$43,600

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jason Mueller serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Targeted Case Management. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Bailey Camp

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$43,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Bailey Camp holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lindsey Perdun

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$43,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

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

Lindsey Perdun holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mark Smith

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$43,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Smith works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Mark earned $43,100 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tania Miller

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$42,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Tania Miller is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $42,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Maya Eberhardt

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$42,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Maya Eberhardt works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Maya earned $42,500 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Alberta Crescenzo

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$42,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mchenry

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Alberta Crescenzo serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brooke Copher

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$42,400

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Brooke Copher is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. 2024 total compensation came to $42,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Twynette Lomax

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$42,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Twynette Lomax holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rocio Hurtado

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$41,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Rocio Hurtado is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $41,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Alexandra Howard

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$41,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: De Kalb

Source-specific fields

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

Alexandra Howard is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $41,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jodi Gorton

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$41,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Jodi Gorton is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $41,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Edith Perion

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$41,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Edith Perion is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $41,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Brooks

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$41,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Michelle Brooks works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Michelle earned $41,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Callie Mccarthy

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$40,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Callie Mccarthy serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Warner

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$39,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Rachel Warner holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.