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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 27

Lacey Smith

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MACON

Source-specific fields

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

Lacey Smith works as a Child Welfare Advanced Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lacey earned $105,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Tiana Burnett

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,400

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,400
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Tiana Burnett works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Tiana earned $105,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Renee Owens

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WINNEBAGO

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Renee Owens serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Alexis Sparks

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILLIAMSON

Source-specific fields

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

Alexis Sparks holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Serina Mathena

Child Protection Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Serina Mathena serves as a Child Protection Advanced Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,300. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Vanesa Klimunda-Ozogul

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
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, Vanesa Klimunda-Ozogul serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,300. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Helenn Mcmanaman

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

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

Helenn Mcmanaman holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,300. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Charity Hawkins

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: JEFFERSON

Source-specific fields

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

Charity Hawkins holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,300. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Michelle Brooks

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Michelle Brooks serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,200. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Feisul Khan

Technical Advisor III/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,100

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Feisul Khan works as a Technical Advisor III for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Feisul earned $105,100 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Heather Storm

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$105,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COLES

Source-specific fields

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

Heather Storm works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Heather earned $105,100 in 2024. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jamie Anderson

Child Welfare Staff Development Coordinator IV/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,100

Sub-department: FOSTER CARE ADOP CARE TRNG
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Jamie Anderson holds the role of Child Welfare Staff Development Coordinator IV at Children and Family Services within Foster Care Adop Care Trng. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brittanie Kelly

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

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

Brittanie Kelly works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Brittanie earned $105,000 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Tiffany Harris

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffany Harris is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $105,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Norma Alaniz

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$105,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

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

Norma Alaniz holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jessica Garcia

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Jessica Garcia serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,900. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Tiffany Kelley

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: JEFFERSON

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffany Kelley is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $104,900. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ada Tong

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Ada Tong is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $104,900. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Allison Myers

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,800
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Allison Myers is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $104,800. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Carrie Long

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,700
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Carrie Long holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,700. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Valerie Johnson

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Valerie Johnson serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,700. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jennifer Thoele

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$104,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: EFFINGHAM

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Thoele holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,700. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ewelina Solak

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MCHENRY

Source-specific fields

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

Ewelina Solak holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,700. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Megan Icenogle

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$104,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MORGAN

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Megan Icenogle holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,600. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lashonda Ervins

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DE KALB

Source-specific fields

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

Lashonda Ervins holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,600. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jesus Negron

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,500

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,500
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

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

Jesus Negron is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $104,500. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Michelle Buckle

Child Welfare Senior Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: CHAMPAIGN

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Buckle works as a Child Welfare Senior Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services. Michelle earned $104,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ashley Miller

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,500
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

Ashley Miller is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $104,500. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Zabrina Harper

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$104,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MCLEAN

Source-specific fields

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

Zabrina Harper works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Zabrina earned $104,500 in 2024. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Harvey Taylor

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

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

Harvey Taylor holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,400. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jennifer Owens

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Owens is a Public Service Administrator at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $104,400. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Peter Gruber

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: WILL

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Peter Gruber serves as a Public Service Administrator within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,400. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Lisa Durzo

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Lisa Durzo serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Stephanie Stanfield

Child Protection Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: EFFINGHAM

Source-specific fields

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

Stephanie Stanfield holds the role of Child Protection Advanced Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Markel Thurman

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DUPAGE

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Markel Thurman serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Victoria Peterson

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Victoria Peterson serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Leslie Gard

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

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

Leslie Gard works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Leslie earned $104,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Tiona Watkins

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

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

Tiona Watkins holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,400. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Emmie Vega

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,300
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, Emmie Vega serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

James Harris

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$104,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILL

Source-specific fields

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

James Harris works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. James earned $104,300 in 2024. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.