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Job-title file

Educator

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

97 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $96,400, above the department median of $88,600.

Employees
97
Total payroll
$8.5M
Role median
$96,400
Agency median
$88,600
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,600$126,052+

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

How total compensation varies among the 97 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 departments

This role across Illinois

Educator is held in 3 Illinois departments. In Corrections, the median of $96,400 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Juvenile Justice
$102,800 · 29
Human Services
$98,250 · 54

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

Compare jurisdictions

Educator beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $97,700 ranks #1 of 3. See Educator across all of Illinois

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Massachusetts
$72,998 · 46
Missouri
$48,620 · 161

Median total compensation for comparable Educator 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Corrections

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Jennifer Morgan

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$179,100
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$179,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Perry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$8,100
Rutan Exempt
No

At Corrections, Jennifer Morgan serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jason Wagner

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$127,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$127,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,800
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

At Corrections, Jason Wagner serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jason Mateski

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$125,900
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$125,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,900
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Will

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Mateski holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Daukus-Baez

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$124,600
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$124,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Will

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Daukus-Baez holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Todd Ehlers

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$122,300
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$122,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Todd Ehlers holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ray Driskell

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$121,500
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$121,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,500
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

Ray Driskell is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $121,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Harner

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$121,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$121,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Johnson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$5,100
Rutan Exempt
No

Joshua Harner is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $121,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Berenger

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$120,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Henry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$5,100
Rutan Exempt
No

Ryan Berenger holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bricey Machin

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$120,700
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Bricey Machin serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Louis Daugherty

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$120,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Louis Daugherty holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Ochs

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$118,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Lawrence

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Ochs is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $118,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Hemann

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$118,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Montgomery

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$5,100
Rutan Exempt
No

Ashley Hemann holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jeffrey Cosgrove

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$118,300
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$118,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Jeffrey Cosgrove is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $118,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Owen

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$117,700
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Owen holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amy Mitchell

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$117,600
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$5,100
Rutan Exempt
No

At Corrections, Amy Mitchell serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Matt Burke

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$117,500
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Montgomery

Source-specific fields

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

Matt Burke works as a Educator for Corrections within Adult Education. Matt earned $117,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Scot Sutherland

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$117,000
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Scot Sutherland works as a Educator for Corrections within Adult Education. Scot earned $117,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lance Neal

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$117,000
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,000
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Lance Neal is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $117,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Geoffrey Dunnigan

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$116,300
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Geoffrey Dunnigan is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $116,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Adele Wheeler

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$116,100
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Logan

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Adele Wheeler serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cory Crandall

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$115,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Rock Island

Source-specific fields

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

Cory Crandall is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $115,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Donna Duncan-Mccormack

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$115,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Donna Duncan-Mccormack holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jarrod Shrum

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$115,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Crawford

Source-specific fields

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

Jarrod Shrum is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $115,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Marr

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$115,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Morgan

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Joshua Marr serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shannon Chase

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$115,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

Shannon Chase is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $115,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Derek Payne

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$113,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$113,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Derek Payne serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

David Redeker

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$112,300
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Perry

Source-specific fields

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

David Redeker holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Taylor Wilson

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$111,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$111,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Henry

Source-specific fields

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

Taylor Wilson is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $111,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Roos

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$110,900
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,900
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Roos holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

John Crowe

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$110,500
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Montgomery

Source-specific fields

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

John Crowe holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

April York

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$110,100
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

April York is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $110,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Jones

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$109,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$109,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Perry

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Michael Jones serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kyle Lapington

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$106,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Saline

Source-specific fields

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

Kyle Lapington is a Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. 2025 total compensation came to $106,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Draper

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$106,300
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Henry

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Draper works as a Educator for Corrections within Adult Education. Jessica earned $106,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kelli Rogers

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$105,800
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Kelli Rogers serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

David Fritz

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$105,400
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

David Fritz holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

David Penk

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$104,700
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Crawford

Source-specific fields

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

David Penk works as a Educator for Corrections within Adult Education. David earned $104,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jill Nelson

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$104,500
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

Jill Nelson works as a Educator for Corrections within Adult Education. Jill earned $104,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Clark Phillips

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$102,600
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

Clark Phillips holds the role of Educator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jaynen Kates

Educator/Corrections

2025 total comp
$102,200
Sub-department
Adult Education
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Montgomery

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Jaynen Kates serves as a Educator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.