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Chaplain I

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

7 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $74,500, below the department median of $88,600.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $469.2K
Role median: $74,500
Agency median: $88,600
Comparison: Below

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This role across Illinois

Chaplain I is held in 3 Illinois departments. In Corrections, the median of $74,500 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Veterans' Affairs

$83,400 · 3

Juvenile Justice

$80,900 · 1

Median total compensation for the Chaplain I role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Chaplain beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $90,150 ranks #3 of 15. See Chaplain across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$132,472 · 5

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$98,398 · 976

New Jersey

$84,574 · 25

Minnesota

$73,500 · 27

New York Public Authorities

$69,474 · 7

South Carolina

$59,162 · 30

Texas

$54,840 · 156

Arkansas

$52,137 · 28

Median total compensation for comparable Chaplain roles 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.

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Employees with this title

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John Weltmeyer

Chaplain I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$78,500

Sub-department: Pontiac Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

John Weltmeyer is a Chaplain I at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $78,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jeffery Baker

Chaplain I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$76,900

Sub-department: Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

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

Jeffery Baker is a Chaplain I at Corrections within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. 2025 total compensation came to $76,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Leon Mcclimans

Chaplain I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$76,200

Sub-department: Sheridan Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Leon Mcclimans holds the role of Chaplain I at Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Drake Sneyd

Chaplain I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$74,500

Sub-department: Jacksonville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Drake Sneyd works as a Chaplain I for Corrections within Jacksonville Correctional Center. Drake earned $74,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Cana Austin

Chaplain I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$68,600

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Cana Austin holds the role of Chaplain I at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). In 2025, their total compensation was $68,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Gene Moore

Chaplain I/Corrections

2024 total comp

$52,200

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Gene Moore holds the role of Chaplain I at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). In 2024, their total compensation was $52,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Damien Davis

Chaplain I/Corrections

2023 total comp

$42,300

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Damien Davis serves as a Chaplain I within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.