Illinois / Corrections
Agency file
The Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 8,837 employees with median total compensation of $88,600; the highest distinct record was $348,300.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,837 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,600) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,800 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $43,200. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $716.7M — | 9,849 — | $75,400 — |
| 2024 | $760.5M ▲ 6.1% | 9,261 ▼ 6.0% | $82,900 ▲ 9.9% |
| 2025 | $788.1M ▲ 3.6% | 8,837 ▼ 4.6% | $88,600 ▲ 6.9% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Joshua White may represent several individuals, totaling $99,900 in 2025.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Jedediah Walker works as a Correctional Counselor II for Corrections within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. Jedediah earned $99,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Tyler Cooper works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). Tyler earned $99,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Justin Cornwell is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). 2024 total compensation came to $99,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Amber Knope is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Tug Wadkins holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Charlie Burney is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Taylorville Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Automotive Mechanic/Corrections
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Stacy Snyder is a Automotive Mechanic at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Jarod Thomason serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Danville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Food Service Supervisor I/Corrections
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Amanda Ashenfelter is a Correctional Food Service Supervisor I at Corrections within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Tyler Smith holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Anthony Carpenter works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Anthony earned $99,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, John Mills serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,900.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Tyler King is a Correctional Counselor II at Corrections within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Senior Parole Agent/Corrections
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Oscar Cortez works as a Corrections Senior Parole Agent for Corrections within Parole. Oscar earned $99,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Carl Newey works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Carl earned $99,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Industry Supervisor/Corrections
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Joshua Eichelberger works as a Corrections Industry Supervisor for Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Joshua earned $99,900 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Public Service Administrator/Corrections
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Holly Spencer works as a Public Service Administrator for Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. Holly earned $99,900 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.
Correctional Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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At Corrections, Brian Lee serves as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor II within Dixon Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Shift Supervisor/Corrections
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Jacob Blackburn is a Shift Supervisor at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Ian Hollis serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Lawrence Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Logan Greentree serves as a Correctional Officer within Lawrence Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Melissa Devall holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). In 2025, their total compensation was $99,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Donald Melvin serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Sheridan Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Cody Quick is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). 2025 total compensation came to $99,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Benjamin Prater works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Benjamin earned $99,800 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Marcin Witek works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Marcin earned $99,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Tyler Ledbetter works as a Correctional Counselor II for Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. Tyler earned $99,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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Jeffrey Groves works as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor II for Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Jeffrey earned $99,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Kailee Wright serves as a Correctional Officer within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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Garrett Griffin holds the role of Correctional Food Service Supervisor II at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Assessment Specialist/Corrections
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Wanda Hill is a Correctional Assessment Specialist at Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. 2025 total compensation came to $99,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Jeremy Gooch holds the role of Correctional Counselor II at Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Daniel Niemi works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. Daniel earned $99,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Off'r Supervisor/Corrections
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Yolanda Roldan is a Corrections Treatment Off'r Supervisor at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $99,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Accountant Supervisor/Corrections
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Lori Ward works as a Accountant Supervisor for Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Lori earned $99,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Diana Akers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. 2025 total compensation came to $99,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Jose Huertas works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. Jose earned $99,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Mark Boland works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. Mark earned $99,700 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Trenton Wieties works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. Trenton earned $99,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.