Illinois / Corrections / Social Worker IV

Job-title file

Social Worker IV

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

30 employees hold this title in Corrections. Median total compensation for the role is $133,050, above the department median of $88,600.

Employees: 30
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $133,050
Agency median: $88,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,700$224,616+

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How total compensation varies among the 30 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

Social Worker IV is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Corrections, the median of $133,050 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Services

$111,650 · 24

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

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Social Worker beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 23 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $84,300 ranks #9 of 23. See Social Worker across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$143,711 · 771

City and County of San Francisco

$127,069 · 8

Seattle Public Schools

$120,916 · 57

City of Chicago

$118,836 · 6

District of Columbia

$109,924 · 504

Davis School District, Utah

$106,100 · 22

City of Los Angeles

$97,460 · 12

City of Boston

$89,384 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Social Workerroles 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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Caitlin Cordova

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$247,700

Sub-department: Lawrence Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $247,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $247,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $9,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Caitlin Cordova works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. Caitlin earned $247,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Beth Hart

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$207,900

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $207,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Beth Hart holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kristin Hammersley

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$173,700

Sub-department: Vienna Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $173,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Kristin Hammersley holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Vienna Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Carri Morris

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$168,700

Sub-department: Menard Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Carri Morris is a Social Worker IV at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $168,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Schenkel

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$168,200

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Melissa Schenkel is a Social Worker IV at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). 2025 total compensation came to $168,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Breanna Stirrett

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$167,400

Sub-department: Taylorville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $167,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Christian

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Breanna Stirrett serves as a Social Worker IV within Taylorville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Angela Stahl

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$166,000

Sub-department: Lincoln Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $166,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Angela Stahl works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Lincoln Correctional Center. Angela earned $166,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Elizabeth Mcintosh

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$165,900

Sub-department: Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $165,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Montgomery

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Elizabeth Mcintosh works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). Elizabeth earned $165,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Yvonne Jaquet

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$162,500

Sub-department: East Moline Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $162,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Rock Island

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Yvonne Jaquet is a Social Worker IV at Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $162,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Smith

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$157,200

Sub-department: Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $157,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Amanda Smith works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). Amanda earned $157,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Abbey Venturini

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$154,000

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $154,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Abbey Venturini works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Abbey earned $154,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jozie King

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$153,800

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $153,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Jozie King is a Social Worker IV at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). 2025 total compensation came to $153,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Debra Webb

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$146,400

Sub-department: Jacksonville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Debra Webb works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Jacksonville Correctional Center. Debra earned $146,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amy Rude

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$144,500

Sub-department: Decatur Women's Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Amy Rude serves as a Social Worker IV within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Gay

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$134,300

Sub-department: Robinson Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Crawford

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Kelly Gay holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Robinson Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cara Wueste

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$131,800

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $131,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Cara Wueste works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga. Cara earned $131,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carrie Hamilton

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$122,300

Sub-department: Pontiac Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Carrie Hamilton holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Mcmahan

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$119,000

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Amanda Mcmahan serves as a Social Worker IV within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Kehl

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$116,100

Sub-department: Southwestern Il Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,100
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

Sarah Kehl holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tyleshia Yisrael

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$110,600

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Tyleshia Yisrael works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga. Tyleshia earned $110,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Victoria Tullock

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$92,600

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Victoria Tullock works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga. Victoria earned $92,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Latisha O'Neal

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2023 total comp

$90,300

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Latisha O'Neal is a Social Worker IV at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). 2023 total compensation came to $90,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sebin Jose

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$78,200

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Sebin Jose works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Mental Health Administrative - Litc - Doc Iga. Sebin earned $78,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rose Loos

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$56,900

Sub-department: Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Rose Loos holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Wright

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2023 total comp

$54,400

Sub-department: Vandalia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fayette

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Jessica Wright serves as a Social Worker IV within Vandalia Correctional Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $54,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Wanda Hill

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2025 total comp

$43,600

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Wanda Hill holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jamie Houseman

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2023 total comp

$17,500

Sub-department: Dixon Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Jamie Houseman holds the role of Social Worker IV at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Teresa Boose

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2024 total comp

$14,100

Sub-department: Lawrence Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Teresa Boose works as a Social Worker IV for Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. Teresa earned $14,100 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Boeing

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2024 total comp

$6,900

Sub-department: Centralia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

At Corrections, Amanda Boeing serves as a Social Worker IV within Centralia Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Candice Riles-Daniels

Social Worker IV/Corrections

2023 total comp

$3,700

Sub-department: Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Candice Riles-Daniels is a Social Worker IV at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. 2023 total compensation came to $3,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.