Illinois / Children and Family Services

Agency file

Children and Family Services

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Children and Family Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 2,806 employees with median total compensation of $90,550; the highest distinct record was $274,000.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $249.1M
Employees: 2,806
Median total: $90,550
Highest record: $274,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$100$166,400+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,806 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,550) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $88,769 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,100

$68,200

$90,550

$108,200

$127,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,100. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Child Welfare Specialist

619 · $86,600

Child Protection Specialist

529 · $95,300

Public Service Administrator

368 · $113,600

Office Associate

189 · $51,600

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist

159 · $93,400

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$204.6M —	2,965 —	$72,300 —
2024	$242.2M ▲ 18.4%	3,032 ▲ 2.3%	$82,300 ▲ 13.8%
2025	$249.1M ▲ 2.8%	2,806 ▼ 7.5%	$90,550 ▲ 10.0%

Record list

Employees

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Lavonia Cunningham

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,800
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

Lavonia Cunningham works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lavonia earned $97,800 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Britnee Nesbitt

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Britnee Nesbitt serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Shirril Lawson

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$97,800

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Shirril Lawson works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Shirril earned $97,800 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lara Feltz

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Lara Feltz is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $97,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Noemi Feliciano

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Noemi Feliciano is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $97,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Gilbert

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: De Kalb

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Gilbert works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Jennifer earned $97,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nikia Adams

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Nikia Adams serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,700. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Lashawn Campbell

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Lashawn Campbell works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lashawn earned $97,700 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Cole

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Cole holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Maria Cruz-Rodriguez

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Maria Cruz-Rodriguez works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Maria earned $97,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

William Karadsheh

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

William Karadsheh works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. William earned $97,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amber Huston

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
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, Amber Huston serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Chancey Parker

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macoupin

Source-specific fields

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

Chancey Parker is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $97,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jackelyn Burgess

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jackelyn Burgess is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $97,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kristie White

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Kristie White is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $97,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Rodriguez

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macoupin

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Sarah Rodriguez is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $97,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Angela Manes

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Angela Manes serves as a Child Welfare Advanced Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Keith Langston

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
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, Keith Langston serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,300. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Daryl Graham

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Daryl Graham is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2024 total compensation came to $97,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Spencer

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Kelly Spencer serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ellen Williams

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ellen Williams is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $97,300. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Regina Haynes-Brown

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Regina Haynes-Brown is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $97,300. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Tyanna Mingo

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Tyanna Mingo serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nichole Ellis

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Nichole Ellis works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Personal Services. Nichole earned $97,300 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Bobbie Ball

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Bobbie Ball serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Trisha Brownlow

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Trisha Brownlow holds the role of Child Welfare Advanced Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Walid Prince

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mchenry

Source-specific fields

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

Walid Prince is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $97,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brooke Bowton

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Brooke Bowton holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,300. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Brittany Saldana

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Saldana works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Brittany earned $97,300 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kristina Steele

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Stephenson

Source-specific fields

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

Kristina Steele is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $97,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melinda Parrish

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

Melinda Parrish holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Janelle Holloway

Child Welfare Senior Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Janelle Holloway holds the role of Child Welfare Senior Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Aaron Gallego

Day Care Licensing Representative II/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Aaron Gallego holds the role of Day Care Licensing Representative II at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brittany Steele

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$97,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Steele holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Haberstroh

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$97,200

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Haberstroh is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $97,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.