Illinois / Corrections / Correctional Counselor III

Job-title file

Correctional Counselor III

Supervise and maintain custody of incarcerated individuals, enforce facility rules, and keep the facility secure.

13 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $108,200, above the department median of $88,600.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $108,200
Agency median: $88,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$95,700$128,132+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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.

Compare jurisdictions

Correctional Counselor beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $84,600 ranks #2 of 4. See Correctional Counselor across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California

$134,338 · 1,971

Tennessee

$58,380 · 269

Miami-Dade County

$57,526 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Correctional Counselor 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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Other job titles in Corrections

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brandon Schisler

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$128,300

Sub-department: Vandalia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $128,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

Brandon Schisler works as a Correctional Counselor III for Corrections within Vandalia Correctional Center. Brandon earned $128,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Troy Chrans

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$127,600

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Troy Chrans works as a Correctional Counselor III for Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Troy earned $127,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Alyson Martin

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$120,000

Sub-department: Decatur Women's Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Alyson Martin is a Correctional Counselor III at Corrections within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $120,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Spencer

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$111,100

Sub-department: Lincoln Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Spencer holds the role of Correctional Counselor III at Corrections within Lincoln Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kasey Singleton

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$110,300

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Kasey Singleton works as a Correctional Counselor III for Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Kasey earned $110,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Swaner

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$110,300

Sub-department: Robinson Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Crawford

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Swaner is a Correctional Counselor III at Corrections within Robinson Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $110,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Marcia Moulder

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$108,200

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Marcia Moulder holds the role of Correctional Counselor III at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jacob Durbin

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$106,700

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

Jacob Durbin works as a Correctional Counselor III for Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Jacob earned $106,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Joerger

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$105,600

Sub-department: Re-Entry Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Joerger holds the role of Correctional Counselor III at Corrections within Re-Entry Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Laura Williamson

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$103,700

Sub-department: Lincoln Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Williamson works as a Correctional Counselor III for Corrections within Lincoln Correctional Center. Laura earned $103,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Trevor Willms

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$102,900

Sub-department: Vandalia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Trevor Willms serves as a Correctional Counselor III within Vandalia Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cody Sleeth

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$101,100

Sub-department: Decatur Women's Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Cody Sleeth serves as a Correctional Counselor III within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rajanese Tate

Correctional Counselor III/Corrections

2025 total comp

$95,700

Sub-department: Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Rajanese Tate serves as a Correctional Counselor III within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.