Illinois / Human Services / Activity Therapist

Job-title file

Activity Therapist

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

34 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $71,350, below the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 34
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $71,350
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,500$94,138+

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How total compensation varies among the 34 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Illinois

Activity Therapist is held in 3 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $71,350 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Corrections

$79,000 · 1

Veterans' Affairs

$74,900 · 6

Median total compensation for the Activity Therapist role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Activity Therapist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $72,400 ranks #1 of 3. See Activity Therapist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$59,035 · 9

Georgia

$50,350 · 95

Median total compensation for comparable Activity Therapist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Human Services

Account Technician I 70
Account Technician II 74
Accountant 46
Accountant Advanced 44
Administrative Assistant I 100
Administrative Assistant I 73
Administrative Assistant II 65
Cook I 47
Disabil Claims Adjudicator Trainee 95
Disability Claims Adjudicator I 63
Domestic Worker 175
Educator 54
Executive I 410
Executive II 162
Habilitation Program Coordinator 75
Human Resources Representative 120
Human Resources Specialist 52
Human Services Casework Manager 229
Human Services Caseworker 3,405
Internal Security Inv II 40
Maintenance Equipment Operator 48
Maintenance Equipment Operator 40
Mental Health Technician I 1,049
Mental Health Technician I 483
Mental Health Technician II 1,179
Mental Health Technician II 1,091
Mental Health Technician III 159
Mental Health Technician Trainee 507
Mental Health Technicina III 137
Office Assistant 137
Office Associate 217
Office Coordinator 87
Public Aid Eligibility Assistant 423
Public Aid Eligibility Assistant 237
Public Service Administrator 475
Registered Nurse I 378
Registered Nurse II 281
Rehabilitation Case Coordinator I 121
Rehabilitation Case Coordinator II 176
Rehabilitation Counselor 109
Rehabilitation Counselor Senior 162
Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 54
Residential Care Worker 68
Residential Services Supervisor 86
Secretary Therapy Aide I 658
Secretary Therapy Aide II 44
Secretary Therapy Aide Tr 143
Security Officer 111
Security Therapy Aide I 556
Security Therapy Aide II 46
Senior Public Service Administr 290
Senior Public Service Administrative 200
Social Service Program Planner III 103
Social Service Program Planner IV 54
Social Services Career Trainee 620
Social Worker II 106
Staff Development Specialist I 153
Staff Development Specialist I 111
Stationary Engineer 63
Support Service Worker 440

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Amie Stemm

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$97,900

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Amie Stemm holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Shannon Starr

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$92,200

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Shannon Starr serves as a Activity Therapist within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Beth Baiardo

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,700

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Beth Baiardo serves as a Activity Therapist within Madden Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Carson

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$88,900

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Carson holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rachael Sims

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$86,500

Sub-department: Choate Developmental Disabilities Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Rachael Sims serves as a Activity Therapist within Choate Developmental Disabilities Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Cody Klein

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$85,400

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Cody Klein holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Haubrich-Giannini

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$84,000

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Jennifer Haubrich-Giannini serves as a Activity Therapist within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Karah Baker

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$81,500

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Karah Baker works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Karah earned $81,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Roy

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$81,300

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Roy is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $81,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Madison Urban

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$76,000

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Madison Urban serves as a Activity Therapist within Madden Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Susan Knauss

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2023 total comp

$75,000

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Susan Knauss works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Susan earned $75,000 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Justine Faltz

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$74,700

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Justine Faltz serves as a Activity Therapist within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Camerin Martin

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$73,700

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Camerin Martin works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Camerin earned $73,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Laurel Baker

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$73,600

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Laurel Baker holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Massih

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,500

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Amanda Massih works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. Amanda earned $72,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jordan Brown

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Choate Developmental Disabilities Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Jordan Brown works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Choate Developmental Disabilities Center. Jordan earned $72,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Elizabeth Walter

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,800

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Elizabeth Walter holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Gloria Bernard

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,900

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Gloria Bernard is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $70,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mackenzie Martinez

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$66,800

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Mackenzie Martinez holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Taylor Troxell

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$66,300

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Taylor Troxell works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Taylor earned $66,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Pamela Moore

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$66,200

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Pamela Moore holds the role of Activity Therapist at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shannon Fair

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2023 total comp

$64,100

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Shannon Fair works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Shannon earned $64,100 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Robert Pullen

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2023 total comp

$62,600

Sub-department: Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Robert Pullen serves as a Activity Therapist within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Taylor Goll

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$54,700

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Taylor Goll is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $54,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Buckler

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2023 total comp

$46,000

Sub-department: Il Center for Rehabilitation & Education (Summer School)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Buckler works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Il Center for Rehabilitation & Education (Summer School). Jennifer earned $46,000 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Taylor Egelhoff

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$43,300

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Taylor Egelhoff is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $43,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Fischer

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$34,800

Sub-department: Choate Developmental Disabilities Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Timothy Fischer is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Choate Developmental Disabilities Center. 2025 total compensation came to $34,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mackenzie Freund

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2024 total comp

$27,300

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Mackenzie Freund serves as a Activity Therapist within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cynthia Wollenweber

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$14,700

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Cynthia Wollenweber is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $14,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mary Rizza

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2023 total comp

$10,300

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Mary Rizza serves as a Activity Therapist within Madden Mh Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Erica Kuschel

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$10,100

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Erica Kuschel is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $10,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Madelyne Rodosky

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2023 total comp

$6,700

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Madelyne Rodosky is a Activity Therapist at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. 2023 total compensation came to $6,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Darcy Cochrane

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Darcy Cochrane works as a Activity Therapist for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Darcy earned $4,900 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Desiree Wilson

Activity Therapist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$1,500

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Desiree Wilson serves as a Activity Therapist within Ludeman Development Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.