Illinois / Human Services / Executive Secretary I

Job-title file

Executive Secretary I

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

27 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $52,700, below the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $52,700
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,100$77,260+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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

Executive Secretary I is held in 14 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $52,700 ranks #8 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Abe Lincoln Pres Library & Mus

$63,200 · 1

Financial and Professional Reg

$56,850 · 2

Transportation

$55,500 · 45

Children and Family Services

$54,600 · 2

Healthcare & Family Services

$54,250 · 10

Innovation and Technology

$53,900 · 1

$53,000 · 5

$49,300 · 3

$48,250 · 46

$47,500 · 6

$40,900 · 2

$38,200 · 4

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

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Executive Secretary beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $54,700 ranks #2 of 2. See Executive Secretary across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$64,613 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Executive Secretary 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Kathryn Posey

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$78,300

Sub-department: Fox Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Kathryn Posey works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Fox Development Center. Kathryn earned $78,300 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Bridget Lemons

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$76,300

Sub-department: Il School for the Deaf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Bridget Lemons works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Il School for the Deaf. Bridget earned $76,300 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Crystal Turner-Lewis

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$71,800

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Crystal Turner-Lewis serves as a Executive Secretary I within Ludeman Development Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,800. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Jill Bragg

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,500

Sub-department: Bureau of Disability Determination
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Jill Bragg serves as a Executive Secretary I within Bureau of Disability Determination. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shelli Cox

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,200

Sub-department: Sexually Violent Persons Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Shelli Cox serves as a Executive Secretary I within Sexually Violent Persons Program. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carolyn Comer

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,000

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Carolyn Comer works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. Carolyn earned $67,000 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tamara Koniak

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$66,900

Sub-department: Bureau of Disability Determination
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Tamara Koniak serves as a Executive Secretary I within Bureau of Disability Determination. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amelia Starkey

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$66,400

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Amelia Starkey serves as a Executive Secretary I within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kelsey Saxton

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$65,600

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Kelsey Saxton works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. Kelsey earned $65,600 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Camille Reynolds

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Camille Reynolds serves as a Executive Secretary I within Family and Community Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Hill

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$60,400

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Hill works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Kiley Development Center. Michael earned $60,400 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Johni Hogue

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$58,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jackson

Source-specific fields

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

Johni Hogue works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Johni earned $58,600 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Gasbarro

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$56,800

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Anthony Gasbarro serves as a Executive Secretary I within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Buffee Powell-Merrick

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,700

Sub-department: Sexually Violent Persons Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

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

Buffee Powell-Merrick is a Executive Secretary I at Human Services within Sexually Violent Persons Program. 2024 total compensation came to $52,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tricia Gragert

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$52,600

Sub-department: Fox Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Tricia Gragert serves as a Executive Secretary I within Fox Development Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Katherine Rosales

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,300

Sub-department: Sexually Violent Persons Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

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

Katherine Rosales works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Sexually Violent Persons Program. Katherine earned $51,300 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Carlota Calderon

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,500

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Carlota Calderon serves as a Executive Secretary I within Kiley Development Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lillian Cooper-Taggart

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,200

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Lillian Cooper-Taggart works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Kiley Development Center. Lillian earned $49,200 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Hayley Mcgehee

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,100

Sub-department: Child Care Services - Early Childhood
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Hayley Mcgehee holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Human Services within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Erin Carver

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$48,800

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Erin Carver serves as a Executive Secretary I within Rehab Service Bureau. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Andrea Parham

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,100

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Andrea Parham holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Shannon Fletcher

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$47,900

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Shannon Fletcher works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. Shannon earned $47,900 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Erin Pearce

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$46,800

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Erin Pearce serves as a Executive Secretary I within Rehab Service Bureau. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melba Bossi

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$36,700

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Melba Bossi works as a Executive Secretary I for Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. Melba earned $36,700 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Pecord

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$31,100

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Pecord holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Pamela Moore

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$25,600

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Pamela Moore is a Executive Secretary I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2023 total compensation came to $25,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sheryl Rutledge

Executive Secretary I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$5,100

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Sheryl Rutledge serves as a Executive Secretary I within Alton Mental Health Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.