Illinois / Commission on Human Rights

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Commission on Human Rights

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

The Commission on Human Rights is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 18 employees with median total compensation of $98,700; the highest distinct record was $149,400.

Year: 2025
Employees: 18
Median total: $98,700
Highest record: $149,400

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$45,900$149,400+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 18 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,700) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $100,444 (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

$63,700

$70,700

$98,700

$129,800

$142,500

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $142,500 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,700. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Service Administrator

7 · $97,300

Senior Public Service Administrative

3 · $142,500

Technical Advisor II

2 · $100,100

Administrative Law Judge

1 · $129,800

Senior Public Service Administr

1 · $85,300

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 1

Aryn Evans

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$149,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,400
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Aryn Evans holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,400. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

David Larson

Senior Public Service Administrative/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$149,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: Yes

David Larson works as a Senior Public Service Administrative for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. David earned $149,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Claudia Ortega

Senior Public Service Administrative/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$142,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $142,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,500
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,100
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Claudia Ortega holds the role of Senior Public Service Administrative at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,500. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

David Larson

Senior Public Service Administr/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$139,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,000
Rutan Exempt: Yes

At Commission on Human Rights, David Larson serves as a Senior Public Service Administr within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,900. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jennifer Crespo

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$138,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,800
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Crespo is a Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. 2025 total compensation came to $138,800. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Claudia Ortega

Senior Public Service Administr/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$136,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,200
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: Yes

At Commission on Human Rights, Claudia Ortega serves as a Senior Public Service Administr within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,200. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Emily Fancher

Administrative Law Judge/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$129,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,800
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Emily Fancher works as a Administrative Law Judge for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. Emily earned $129,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Daniel Thetford

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$121,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Commission on Human Rights, Daniel Thetford serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Itirc. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,600. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Bonnie Kim

Senior Public Service Administrative/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$119,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,400
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Bonnie Kim works as a Senior Public Service Administrative for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. Bonnie earned $119,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Bonnie Kim

Senior Public Service Administr/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$113,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,800
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Bonnie Kim holds the role of Senior Public Service Administr at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,800. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Adrian Atwater

Technical Advisor II/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$100,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,100
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Adrian Atwater holds the role of Technical Advisor II at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,100. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Emily Curosh

Technical Advisor II/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$100,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,100
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Emily Curosh is a Technical Advisor II at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. 2025 total compensation came to $100,100. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Luana Montoya

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$99,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,700
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

At Commission on Human Rights, Luana Montoya serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Itirc. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,700. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jerry Wynn

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
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

Jerry Wynn works as a Public Service Administrator for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. Jerry earned $97,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Silver Scales

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$92,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,700
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 Commission on Human Rights, Silver Scales serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Itirc. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,700. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Tracey Fleming

Senior Public Service Administr/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$85,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,300
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Tracey Fleming is a Senior Public Service Administr at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. 2025 total compensation came to $85,300. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Robert Olmstead

Senior Public Service Administr/Commission on Human Rights

2023 total comp

$83,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $8,600
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Robert Olmstead works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. Robert earned $83,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Samantha Judd

Administrative Assistant II/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$80,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,900
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

Samantha Judd holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,900. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jose Galvez

Office Administrator III/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jose Galvez is a Office Administrator III at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,700. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lawanna Carter

Private Secretary II/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$70,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,300
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Lawanna Carter holds the role of Private Secretary II at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,300. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

John Aten

Office Specialist/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$63,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

John Aten is a Office Specialist at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $63,700. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Denise Hutton

Executive Secretary III/Commission on Human Rights

2023 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Denise Hutton is a Executive Secretary III at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $61,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jiyeon Huh

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$50,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,500
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jiyeon Huh is a Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. 2025 total compensation came to $50,500. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Michael Kartsounis

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$46,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Kartsounis works as a Public Service Administrator for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. Michael earned $46,600 in 2024. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Demetria Norris

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2025 total comp

$45,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Demetria Norris is a Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. 2025 total compensation came to $45,900. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jennifer Nolen

Technical Advisor II/Commission on Human Rights

2023 total comp

$39,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Nolen works as a Technical Advisor II for Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. Jennifer earned $39,400 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Bonnie Kim

Unknown/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$8,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,300
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Bonnie Kim holds the role of Unknown at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,300. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Michael Knight

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$7,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Knight is a Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. 2024 total compensation came to $7,600. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Maureen Renno

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$7,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Maureen Renno is a Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. 2024 total compensation came to $7,600. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Roosevelt Allen

Public Service Administrator/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$7,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES ITIRC
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Roosevelt Allen is a Public Service Administrator at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Itirc. 2024 total compensation came to $7,600. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Bonnie Kim

Technical Advisor II/Commission on Human Rights

2024 total comp

$3,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES NON BARGAINING UNIT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,700
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Bonnie Kim holds the role of Technical Advisor II at Commission on Human Rights within Personal Services Non Bargaining Unit. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,700. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.