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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Sabrina Fullilove

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
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

Sabrina Fullilove works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. Sabrina earned $94,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jenna Kraus

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Jenna Kraus is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Marco Maltbia

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Marco Maltbia serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shari Cooper

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Shari Cooper is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $93,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Deisy Anaya

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,900
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

At Children and Family Services, Deisy Anaya serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jacklyn Beckman

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Jacklyn Beckman serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rebecca Spann

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Spann works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Rebecca earned $93,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brittany Snyder

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Snyder works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services. Brittany earned $93,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Laura Piaskowy

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Piaskowy works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services. Laura earned $93,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Debra Conley

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Debra Conley holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Shevette Robinson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Shevette Robinson is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $93,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Monique Phillips

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Monique Phillips holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Heather Smith

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,400

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Heather Smith works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. Heather earned $93,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Seraya Woods

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,100
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

Seraya Woods is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $93,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kenisha Bailey

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Kenisha Bailey holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Huizenga

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Melissa Huizenga serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Melanie Lester

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Melanie Lester holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Marilena Ramirez

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,700

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Marilena Ramirez is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. 2025 total compensation came to $92,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Cheryl Jones

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Cheryl Jones is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $92,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jasmine Roberts

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Jasmine Roberts serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Meagan Broadston

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Meagan Broadston works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Meagan earned $92,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Chazla Johnson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Chazla Johnson is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $92,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kathy Pettet

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Kathy Pettet is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $92,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Gary Page

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Gary Page works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Gary earned $92,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Katrina Evers

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Katrina Evers is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $92,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Regina Hill

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,300
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

Regina Hill works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Regina earned $92,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Vanessa Langer

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$92,300

Sub-department: Targeted Case Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Stephenson

Source-specific fields

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

Vanessa Langer is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. 2023 total compensation came to $92,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Luebeck

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

Amanda Luebeck is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $92,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Devon Booth

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$92,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Devon Booth holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.