Illinois / Corrections / Correctional Vocational Instructor

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Correctional Vocational Instructor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

12 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $92,300, above the department median of $88,600.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $92,300
Agency median: $88,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,200$125,122+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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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This role across Illinois

Correctional Vocational Instructor is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Corrections, the median of $92,300 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Juvenile Justice

$93,700 · 1

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

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Justin Owens

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$129,500

Sub-department: Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Justin Owens is a Correctional Vocational Instructor at Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). 2025 total compensation came to $129,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Wallace

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$109,600

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

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

Anthony Wallace works as a Correctional Vocational Instructor for Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Anthony earned $109,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Alexander Keeling

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$104,700

Sub-department: Danville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Alexander Keeling serves as a Correctional Vocational Instructor within Danville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Reith

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Reith holds the role of Correctional Vocational Instructor at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). In 2025, their total compensation was $94,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Bennett

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$93,800

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Bennett holds the role of Correctional Vocational Instructor at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). In 2025, their total compensation was $93,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Gary Anderson

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$92,700

Sub-department: East Moline Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Gary Anderson holds the role of Correctional Vocational Instructor at Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nicholas Bert

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$91,900

Sub-department: Adult Education
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Bert works as a Correctional Vocational Instructor for Corrections within Adult Education. Nicholas earned $91,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Levi Sasse

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$91,700

Sub-department: Vandalia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Levi Sasse serves as a Correctional Vocational Instructor within Vandalia Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kenneth Smith

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$91,600

Sub-department: Adult Education
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Kenneth Smith holds the role of Correctional Vocational Instructor at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Melinda Newell

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$87,800

Sub-department: Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Melinda Newell works as a Correctional Vocational Instructor for Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Melinda earned $87,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mitchell Tegeler

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$73,500

Sub-department: Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Henry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Mitchell Tegeler is a Correctional Vocational Instructor at Corrections within Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center. 2025 total compensation came to $73,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Eric Warner

Correctional Vocational Instructor/Corrections

2025 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Henry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: 137 DAYS
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Eric Warner works as a Correctional Vocational Instructor for Corrections within Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center. Eric earned $61,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.