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 311
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Jessica Harris appears in Corrections payroll as a Correctional Sergeant, with $8,000 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Spencer Coonradt holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). In 2024, their total compensation was $8,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Jennifer Coglianese serves as a Corrections Treatment Officer within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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Khadijah Sharrieff works as a Corrections Treatment Officer for Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. Khadijah earned $8,000 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Jessica Goodwin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. Jessica earned $8,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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At Corrections, James Sroka serves as a Correctional Sergeant within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Samantha Gonser works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. Samantha earned $8,000 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor I/Corrections
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Brianne Ryan is a Correctional Counselor I at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Steamfitter/Corrections
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Matthew Blaetz is a Steamfitter at Corrections within Pontiac Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Jaysen Neice is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). 2024 total compensation came to $7,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor I/Corrections
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Lewis Johnson holds the role of Corrections Food Service Supervisor I at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). In 2024, their total compensation was $7,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Nurse I/Corrections
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Kelley Rison holds the role of Corrections Nurse I at Corrections within Vienna Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer Trainee/Corrections
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At Corrections, Dontae Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer Trainee within East Moline Correctional Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Nurse II/Corrections
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Tanya Wohlford is a Corrections Nurse II at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $7,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Office Coordinator/Corrections
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Danyiel Long holds the role of Office Coordinator at Corrections within Adult Education. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor I/Corrections
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At Corrections, Brandon Bernard serves as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor I within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Heather Young works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. Heather earned $7,800 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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David Haag is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $7,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Emilee Close holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Corrections
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Jeremy Lake holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Shift Supervisor/Corrections
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David Mitchell holds the role of Shift Supervisor at Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Christian Chears holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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John Evilsizer holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections
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At Corrections, Patrick Musgrave serves as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II within Vienna Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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At Corrections, Eric Miles serves as a Correctional Officer within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer Trainee/Corrections
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Jordan Payne works as a Correctional Officer Trainee for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Jordan earned $7,800 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Clinical Services Supervisor/Corrections
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Daniel Draves is a Clinical Services Supervisor at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $7,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Todd Mctaggart holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Danville Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Joseph Calhoun is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within East Moline Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $7,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Cody Hadley is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). 2025 total compensation came to $7,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections
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Andrea Breath holds the role of Corrections Treatment Officer at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Jett Lappin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). In 2024, their total compensation was $7,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
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Kalin Bridges is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $7,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Office Administrator III/Corrections
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Tammy Peters holds the role of Office Administrator III at Corrections within Southwestern Il Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Rachel Jordan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. 2024 total compensation came to $7,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
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Jacob Burton works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Jacob earned $7,700 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Counselor II/Corrections
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Julie Houston works as a Correctional Counselor II for Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. Julie earned $7,700 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer Trainee/Corrections
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At Corrections, Samuel Voltz serves as a Correctional Officer Trainee within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Corrections Nurse I/Corrections
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Whitney Shippert holds the role of Corrections Nurse I at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
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Timothy Wright holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.