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 Daniel Lee may represent several individuals, totaling $148,700 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Jonathan Beeks is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $148,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Senior Public Service Administr/Corrections
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At Corrections, Melinda Eddy serves as a Senior Public Service Administr within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,700. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.
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This Correctional Officer record at Corrections for Kyle Niehaus may represent several individuals, totaling $148,600 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Jack Ritter is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). 2024 total compensation came to $148,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Colten Schultz is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). 2025 total compensation came to $148,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Plumber/Corrections
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At Corrections, Michael Masters serves as a Plumber within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Water Plant Operator/Corrections
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Tony Maze holds the role of Water Plant Operator at Corrections within Vienna Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Joel Bantista is a Correctional Counselor II at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $148,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Clayton Williams holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Jeremy Vinson is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). 2025 total compensation came to $148,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correction Assessment Specialist/Corrections
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Manisha Robinson works as a Correction Assessment Specialist for Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Manisha earned $148,100 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Kenneth Little holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Nicholas Garman-Strub works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. Nicholas earned $148,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Michael Downs is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). 2025 total compensation came to $147,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Maurice Strader is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $147,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Quinn Lipe serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). Their 2025 pay totaled $147,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Nurse II/Corrections
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Domenico Alesi works as a Corrections Nurse II for Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Domenico earned $147,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Brock Herrin works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. Brock earned $147,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Brian Koltz is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $147,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Senior Public Service Administr/Corrections
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Sarah Brown-Foiles holds the role of Senior Public Service Administr at Corrections within Re-Entry Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,400. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.
Correctional Residence Counselor II/Corrections
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Leslee Austin holds the role of Correctional Residence Counselor II at Corrections within Re-Entry Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Corrections
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At Corrections, Emmanuel Egbe serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Nurse II/Corrections
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Ashley Heslop is a Corrections Nurse II at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $147,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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William Riley works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). William earned $147,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Curtis Mitchell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). 2025 total compensation came to $147,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Transportation Officer I/Corrections
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At Corrections, Clemente Oca serves as a Correctional Transportation Officer I within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Austin Magnison works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Austin earned $147,200 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Public Service Administrator/Corrections
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Bryan Cross works as a Public Service Administrator for Corrections within Adult Education. Bryan earned $147,200 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Derek Davidson works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). Derek earned $147,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Kyle Sprague serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Jacksonville Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Senior Public Service Administrative/Corrections
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Steven Ryan is a Senior Public Service Administrative at Corrections within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $147,100. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.
Corrections Nurse II/Corrections
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Macey Winkler holds the role of Corrections Nurse II at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). In 2025, their total compensation was $147,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Trent Ralston holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Public Service Administrator/Corrections
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At Corrections, Edwin Bowen serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,900. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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At Corrections, Adrian Gonzalez serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Dixon Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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Abayomi Obadein holds the role of Corrections Treatment Officer at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Lindsay Corey holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Nurse II/Corrections
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Alice Ore is a Corrections Nurse II at Corrections within Jacksonville Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $146,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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Jennifer Cross works as a Corrections Treatment Officer for Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Jennifer earned $146,800 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.