Job-title file

Electrician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

34 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $112,750, above the department median of $88,600.

Employees: 34
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $112,750
Agency median: $88,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$300$135,838+

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

How total compensation varies among the 34 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

Electrician is held in 9 Illinois departments. In Corrections, the median of $112,750 ranks #2 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Juvenile Justice

$129,300 · 1

Human Services

$112,450 · 8

Agriculture

$108,000 · 6

Abe Lincoln Pres Library & Mus

$91,400 · 1

$90,900 · 2

$89,800 · 4

$85,900 · 9

$28,200 · 3

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

Compare jurisdictions

Electrician beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 30 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $105,200 ranks #9 of 30. See Electrician across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$206,162 · 101

$186,465 · 15

$177,403 · 174

$151,263 · 568

$148,844 · 96

$131,019 · 20

$117,956 · 8

Davis School District, Utah

$110,332 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Electricianroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Raymond Holliday

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$136,300

Sub-department: Sheridan Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Raymond Holliday holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

John Mccarrens

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$135,600

Sub-department: Sheridan Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

John Mccarrens is a Electrician at Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $135,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Eric Henken

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$129,900

Sub-department: Centralia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Eric Henken holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Keith Paulsen

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$125,700

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Keith Paulsen works as a Electrician for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Keith earned $125,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jesse Fikuart

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$124,400

Sub-department: Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

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

Jesse Fikuart holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). In 2025, their total compensation was $124,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Derek Field

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$123,000

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Derek Field is a Electrician at Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. 2025 total compensation came to $123,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Charles Garrison

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$122,600

Sub-department: Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Henry

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Garrison holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Samuel Jany

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$122,500

Sub-department: Menard Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Samuel Jany serves as a Electrician within Menard Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Eduardo Maldonado

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$122,500

Sub-department: Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Eduardo Maldonado holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brian Brenczewski

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$122,100

Sub-department: Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Brian Brenczewski serves as a Electrician within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Richard Goodwin

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$117,700

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Richard Goodwin works as a Electrician for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Richard earned $117,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Paul Magruder

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$116,000

Sub-department: Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Montgomery

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Paul Magruder serves as a Electrician within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). Their 2025 pay totaled $116,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cody Lee

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$115,100

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Cody Lee serves as a Electrician within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Wilson

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$114,600

Sub-department: Menard Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Wilson holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Schulein

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$114,300

Sub-department: Menard Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Schulein works as a Electrician for Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. Timothy earned $114,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nathan Seidel

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$114,000

Sub-department: Menard Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Nathan Seidel holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jonathan Sargent

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$113,100

Sub-department: Centralia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Jonathan Sargent works as a Electrician for Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. Jonathan earned $113,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Justin Yeager

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$112,400

Sub-department: Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

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

Justin Yeager works as a Electrician for Corrections within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. Justin earned $112,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

William Ham

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$110,200

Sub-department: Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Brown

Source-specific fields

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

William Ham holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jacqueline Sutton

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Montgomery

Source-specific fields

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

Jacqueline Sutton is a Electrician at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). 2025 total compensation came to $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jeffrey Pisell

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$104,100

Sub-department: Pontiac Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Jeffrey Pisell holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nicholas Otto

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$103,100

Sub-department: Vandalia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Otto works as a Electrician for Corrections within Vandalia Correctional Center. Nicholas earned $103,100 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jeremy Leacock

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$102,800

Sub-department: Pontiac Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Leacock is a Electrician at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brion Coziahr

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$97,800

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

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

Brion Coziahr works as a Electrician for Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Brion earned $97,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lance Dinardo

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$95,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Lance Dinardo works as a Electrician for Corrections within Personal Services. Lance earned $95,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Vanpelt

Electrician/Corrections

2024 total comp

$68,700

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Vanpelt is a Electrician at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). 2024 total compensation came to $68,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Benjamin Kasper

Electrician/Corrections

2023 total comp

$68,300

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Benjamin Kasper works as a Electrician for Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Benjamin earned $68,300 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Howard Simms

Electrician/Corrections

2023 total comp

$62,500

Sub-department: Lawrence Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

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

Howard Simms holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Lewis

Electrician/Corrections

2024 total comp

$60,400

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Ryan Lewis serves as a Electrician within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Their 2024 pay totaled $60,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Richard Ludwig

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$35,700

Sub-department: Lawrence Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

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

Richard Ludwig is a Electrician at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $35,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John Warner

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$17,600

Sub-department: Vandalia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, John Warner serves as a Electrician within Vandalia Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

John Neale

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$15,500

Sub-department: Administrative Shared Service
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

John Neale is a Electrician at Corrections within Administrative Shared Service. 2025 total compensation came to $15,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Johnathan Schmitt

Electrician/Corrections

2024 total comp

$12,100

Sub-department: Robinson Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Crawford

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Johnathan Schmitt holds the role of Electrician at Corrections within Robinson Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joseph Hall

Electrician/Corrections

2024 total comp

$300

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Joseph Hall serves as a Electrician within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Their 2024 pay totaled $300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.