Illinois / Corrections

Agency file

Corrections

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $788.1M
Employees: 8,837
Median total: $88,600
Highest record: $348,300

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$173,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $89,177 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,200

$72,700

$88,600

$106,800

$129,800

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).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer

4,398 · $84,600

Correctional Sergeant

753 · $105,700

Correctional Lieutenant

364 · $119,800

Correctional Food Service Supervisor II

210 · $102,350

Correctional Counselor II

205 · $97,700

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

Year over year

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%

Compare

Similar departments

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.

Department of Corrections Cook County, Illinois94% match
Pps Prisons City of Philadelphia94% match
Maine Correctional Center Maine93% match
She Cdc-M Offend Management Key Metro Nashville93% match
Jail Allegheny County, Pennsylvania92% match
Corrections and Rehabilitation Miami-Dade County92% match

Record list

Employees

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Connie Potter

Corrections Senior Parole Agent/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,600

Sub-department: Parole
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Connie Potter is a Corrections Senior Parole Agent at Corrections within Parole. 2025 total compensation came to $107,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Terence Miller

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2024 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Centralia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Terence Miller works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. Terence earned $107,500 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Darren Ferguson

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2024 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Darren Ferguson is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). 2024 total compensation came to $107,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Charles Sloan

Maintenance Equipment Operator/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Charles Sloan serves as a Maintenance Equipment Operator within Logan Correctional Center (Lincoln). Their 2025 pay totaled $107,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tyler Johnson

Staff Development Specialist I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Tyler Johnson is a Staff Development Specialist I at Corrections within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $107,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Debra Newby

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Menard Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Debra Newby is a Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Menard Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Devon Dilworth

Corrections Treatment Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Devon Dilworth is a Corrections Treatment Officer at Corrections within Joliet Mental Health Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Heather Ahlstrom

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Sheridan Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Heather Ahlstrom is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Fallon Cole

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: 137 DAYS
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Fallon Cole serves as a Correctional Officer within Pinckneyville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bryant Miller

Correctional Counselor I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Robinson Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Crawford

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Bryant Miller works as a Correctional Counselor I for Corrections within Robinson Correctional Center. Bryant earned $107,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Scheiter

Staff Development Specialist I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Montgomery

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Scheiter holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Corrections within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cody Kraft

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Cody Kraft holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Meredith Eagen

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Meredith Eagen is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). 2025 total compensation came to $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Waldemar Strugala

Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Waldemar Strugala works as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II for Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Waldemar earned $107,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Martin

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Michael Martin works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Michael earned $107,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

William Armistead

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

William Armistead is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Demetrios Tsilimigras

Senior Public Service Administr/Corrections

2024 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Demetrios Tsilimigras works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Corrections within Personal Services. Demetrios earned $107,400 in 2024. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Natasha Fulcher-Green

Administrative Assistant II/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Adult Field Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Natasha Fulcher-Green is a Administrative Assistant II at Corrections within Adult Field Services. 2025 total compensation came to $107,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Musgrave

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Joshua Musgrave works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. Joshua earned $107,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kevin Quigley

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Decatur Women's Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Kevin Quigley serves as a Correctional Officer within Decatur Women's Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jacqueline Sutton

Electrician/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Montgomery

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Jacqueline Sutton is a Electrician at Corrections within Graham Correctional Center (Hillsboro). 2025 total compensation came to $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brigette Trembly

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Brigette Trembly holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). In 2025, their total compensation was $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Hunter Behm

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Hunter Behm is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Platte

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,400

Sub-department: Lawrence Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Jessica Platte holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Lawrence Correctional Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Gavin Heern

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Centralia Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Gavin Heern is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Centralia Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Robert Jacobs

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Dixon Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Robert Jacobs is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. 2025 total compensation came to $107,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Donald Hall

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Donald Hall is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). 2025 total compensation came to $107,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Sellers

Executive I/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Sellers is a Executive I at Corrections within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $107,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joseph Meade

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Pontiac Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Joseph Meade serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Pontiac Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Alexander Mitchell-Silva

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2024 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Dixon Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Alexander Mitchell-Silva works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. Alexander earned $107,300 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Justin Cornwell

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Il River Correctional Center (Canton)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Justin Cornwell is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). 2025 total compensation came to $107,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Darren Crim

Correctional Sergeant/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Darren Crim works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). Darren earned $107,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Martin

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Sheridan Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Sarah Martin works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Sheridan Correctional Center. Sarah earned $107,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mark Many

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,300

Sub-department: Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Brown

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Mark Many holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Western Il Correction Center-Mt Sterling. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Quincy Morrison

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,200

Sub-department: Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Knox

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Quincy Morrison serves as a Correctional Officer within Hill Correctional Center (Galesburg). Their 2025 pay totaled $107,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Mays

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,200

Sub-department: Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Anthony Mays holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections within Big Muddy River Correctional Center (Ina}. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Felecia Kaufman

Correction Assessment Specialist/Corrections

2024 total comp

$107,200

Sub-department: Dixon Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Felecia Kaufman holds the role of Correction Assessment Specialist at Corrections within Dixon Correctional Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Benjamin Houghland

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,200

Sub-department: Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Corrections, Benjamin Houghland serves as a Correctional Officer within Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cassandra Westbrooks

Correctional Officer/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,200

Sub-department: Stateville Correctional Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Cassandra Westbrooks works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections within Stateville Correctional Center. Cassandra earned $107,200 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Eric Cheffer

Corrections Senior Parole Agent/Corrections

2025 total comp

$107,200

Sub-department: Parole
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Eric Cheffer holds the role of Corrections Senior Parole Agent at Corrections within Parole. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.