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 Zachary Thomas may represent several individuals, totaling $102,400 in 2025.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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Cody Guyer is a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II at Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $102,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Supply Supervisor I/Corrections
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Dennis Miller holds the role of Corrections Supply Supervisor I at Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Justine Olalde is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Shelby Woodside holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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Donald Goodrich is a Correctional Food Service Supervisor II at Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Matthew Tassone holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Vandalia Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Business Manager/Corrections
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Nicholas Dragisic works as a Business Manager for Corrections within Re-Entry Services. Nicholas earned $102,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Public Service Administrator/Corrections
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Hazel Brain is a Public Service Administrator at Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,400. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Joseph Jones is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Justin Switzer works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. Justin earned $102,400 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Jaysen Neice works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Jaysen earned $102,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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At Corrections, Shane Gregson serves as a Correctional Counselor II within Menard Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Jamie Gwaltney works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. Jamie earned $102,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Chris Hansen serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Sheridan Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Parole Agent/Corrections
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Kayla Coleman works as a Corrections Parole Agent for Corrections within Parole. Kayla earned $102,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Aaron Wehrle serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Vandalia Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Seth Hammond holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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At Corrections, Jacob Hubbartt serves as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Samuel Hale serves as a Correctional Officer within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). Their 2025 pay totaled $102,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor I/Corrections
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Salina Beverly works as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Salina earned $102,400 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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Clinton Vinyard works as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II for Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Clinton earned $102,300 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Jacob Wyatt works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. Jacob earned $102,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Dalton Steinhagen is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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Joshua Smith works as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II for Corrections within Jacksonville Correctional Center. Joshua earned $102,300 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Public Service Administrator/Corrections
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Jacqueline Phillips is a Public Service Administrator at Corrections within Re-Entry Services. 2025 total compensation came to $102,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Austin Kent serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Their 2025 pay totaled $102,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Jeffrey Olson holds the role of Correctional Counselor II at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Residence Counselor I/Corrections
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Charles Roberts works as a Correctional Residence Counselor I for Corrections within Re-Entry Services. Charles earned $102,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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At Corrections, Jonathon Wilson serves as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor II within Taylorville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Justin Fuqua holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Staff Development Specialist I/Corrections
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Steven Oswald is a Staff Development Specialist I at Corrections within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $102,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Kimberly Jones holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Internal Security Inv II/Corrections
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Robert Sutton works as a Internal Security Inv II for Corrections within Adult Field Services. Robert earned $102,300 in 2024. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Juston Mains holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). In 2025, their total compensation was $102,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Tyler Miles works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Taylorville Correctional Center. Tyler earned $102,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Maya Copeland is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Michael Conley is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $102,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Nicholas Trader is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Lincoln Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $102,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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Steven Green works as a Corrections Treatment Officer for Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Steven earned $102,200 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.