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% |
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 245
Librarian I/Corrections
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Melanie Meek works as a Librarian I for Corrections within Adult Education. Melanie earned $51,500 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Jesse Mckean works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Jesse earned $51,500 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correction Treatment Off Trainee/Corrections
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Alexa Richards holds the role of Correction Treatment Off Trainee at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor I/Corrections
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Tyler Parkhill is a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I at Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. 2024 total compensation came to $51,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Omisi Omijie holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Chaz Williams works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Chaz earned $51,400 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Robert Passmore serves as a Correctional Officer within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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Marissa Draper works as a Corrections Treatment Officer for Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Marissa earned $51,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor I/Corrections
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Natali Stanley works as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I for Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). Natali earned $51,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Jeffrey Stephens works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Vandalia Correctional Center. Jeffrey earned $51,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Corrections
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Erika Hudson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. Erika earned $51,400 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Office Administrator II/Corrections
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Paulette Prange is a Office Administrator II at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). 2023 total compensation came to $51,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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Roy Martin holds the role of Office Coordinator at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Residence Counsel II/Corrections
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Melinda Mccallister works as a Corrections Residence Counsel II for Corrections within Re-Entry Services. Melinda earned $51,300 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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At Corrections, Brett Freeman serves as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II within Pontiac Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Office Administrator II/Corrections
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Jennifer Glenn works as a Office Administrator II for Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. Jennifer earned $51,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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At Corrections, Sandy Colon serves as a Office Coordinator within Adult Education. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer Trainee/Corrections
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Jonathan Mckinstry is a Correctional Officer Trainee at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $51,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Parole Agent/Corrections
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At Corrections, Billy Johnson serves as a Corrections Parole Agent within Parole. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Accountant/Corrections
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Lori Hoffman works as a Accountant for Corrections within Vandalia Correctional Center. Lori earned $51,200 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sean Nichols serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,200.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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Caitlin Holm works as a Office Coordinator for Corrections within Adult Education. Caitlin earned $51,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Cade Lyons holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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Anita Weaver is a Office Coordinator at Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $51,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Executive Secretary I/Corrections
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At Corrections, Emily Powell serves as a Executive Secretary I within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Jacob Vogler serves as a Correctional Officer within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Senior Public Service Administr/Corrections
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Tracy Bordner works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). Tracy earned $51,100 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Amy Huddleston holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Tyler Ambuehl serves as a Correctional Officer within Robinson Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Nicholas Lanzara works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. Nicholas earned $51,100 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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Jana Staake holds the role of Office Coordinator at Corrections within Jacksonville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Corrections
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At Corrections, Michelle Carbaugh serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). Their 2024 pay totaled $51,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Joseph Stork is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $51,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Office Associate/Corrections
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At Corrections, Faith Vandekerkhove serves as a Office Associate within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Human Resources Assistant/Corrections
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Kayla Frye holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). In 2025, their total compensation was $51,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Office Associate/Corrections
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Connie Jones holds the role of Office Associate at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Joshua Fithian works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. Joshua earned $51,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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Mindy Street works as a Office Coordinator for Corrections within Robinson Correctional Center. Mindy earned $51,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Brian Tritt is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Vandalia Correctional Center. 2023 total compensation came to $51,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Corrections
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At Corrections, Rachel Alfaro serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Menard Correctional Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.