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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Mya Guice

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$87,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

Mya Guice holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Minnie Johnson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Minnie Johnson is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $86,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ivonne Calderon

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Ivonne Calderon works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Ivonne earned $86,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Claudia Melendez

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

Claudia Melendez is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $86,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jami Crouse

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Jami Crouse holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amber Harris

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Amber Harris works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Amber earned $86,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Megan Woods

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$86,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Megan Woods is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $86,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lindsay Graham

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Lindsay Graham serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Goben

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Amanda Goben serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sharlene Parker

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Sharlene Parker serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Quiana Harris

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Quiana Harris is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $86,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kimberly Hannold

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$86,000

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Whiteside

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Kimberly Hannold serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Targeted Case Management. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Lafond

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Sarah Lafond serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Victoria Alexander

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Victoria Alexander holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ester Slaughter-Jackson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Ester Slaughter-Jackson serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jalen Young

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

Jalen Young holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Savannah Meers

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Savannah Meers is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $85,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Hannah Vortman

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Hannah Vortman serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michael Coley

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Coley works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Michael earned $85,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Neophansya Robinson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Neophansya Robinson holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Arnella Hillsman

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Arnella Hillsman is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $85,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Williams

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Michelle Williams serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Davis

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Amanda Davis is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $85,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Heather Muchorski

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Heather Muchorski serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sierra Rhymes

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Sierra Rhymes is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $85,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lyndie Champion

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Lyndie Champion holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Karen Hall

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Karen Hall serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Caylynne Dobbles

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

Caylynne Dobbles is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $85,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.