Job-title file

Executive I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

410 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $76,450, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 410
Total payroll: $29.8M
Role median: $76,450
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$300$108,174+

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

How total compensation varies among the 410 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 I is held in 33 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $76,450 ranks #8 of 33.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community

$100,900 · 2

Liquor Control Community

$100,600 · 1

Military Affairs

$86,900 · 3

Central Management

$80,600 · 6

Community on Equity & Inclusion

$79,300 · 5

$77,500 · 2

$77,200 · 5

$76,150 · 34

$74,900 · 55

Financial and Professional Reg

$74,500 · 13

Capital Development Board

$74,150 · 4

Environmental Protect Agency

$73,200 · 12

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

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Executive beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $79,300 ranks #3 of 4. See Executive across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Seattle

$228,925 · 241

City of Springfield, MA

$186,373 · 14

Missouri

$28,625 · 16

Median total compensation for comparable Executiveroles 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

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Kathleen Jones

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kathleen Jones holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Hintz

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Ryan Hintz holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Angel Nolen

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Angel Nolen is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $72,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Luke Barr

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Home Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Luke Barr serves as a Executive I within Home Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kali Desherlia

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Mental Health C & A
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Kali Desherlia serves as a Executive I within Mental Health C & A. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Natalie Lane

Executive I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$72,300

Sub-department: Fcs - Snap Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Natalie Lane serves as a Executive I within Fcs - Snap Program. Their 2023 pay totaled $72,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Heather Cropp

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,300

Sub-department: Fcs - Community Service & Volun Activitu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Heather Cropp serves as a Executive I within Fcs - Community Service & Volun Activitu. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jonathan Hoyt

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,300

Sub-department: Fcs - Welcoming Centers
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Jonathan Hoyt works as a Executive I for Human Services within Fcs - Welcoming Centers. Jonathan earned $72,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Erley

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,200

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Matthew Erley serves as a Executive I within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Paige Goldsmith

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Paige Goldsmith holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Anne Godman

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,100

Sub-department: Developmental Disabilities - Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Anne Godman works as a Executive I for Human Services within Developmental Disabilities - Administrative. Anne earned $72,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Valerie Watkins

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,100

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Valerie Watkins is a Executive I at Human Services within Mental Health Administrative. 2025 total compensation came to $72,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Annie Duren

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,100

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Annie Duren serves as a Executive I within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brittany Queen

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,000

Sub-department: Dasa Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Queen holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Dasa Administrative. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Viola

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,000

Sub-department: Dasa Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Viola is a Executive I at Human Services within Dasa Administrative. 2025 total compensation came to $72,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Claire Koons

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Claire Koons is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $71,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Angela Fletcher

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,900

Sub-department: Domestic Violence
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Angela Fletcher serves as a Executive I within Domestic Violence. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brandi Livingston

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,800

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Brandi Livingston is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services. 2025 total compensation came to $71,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Dwight Patterson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,800

Sub-department: Child Care Services - Early Childhood
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Dwight Patterson serves as a Executive I within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Marissa Keehner

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,800

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Marissa Keehner serves as a Executive I within Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Qeyounia Robinson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,600

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Qeyounia Robinson is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2025 total compensation came to $71,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carolyn Blodgett

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,500

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

Carolyn Blodgett works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Carolyn earned $71,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dawn Owens

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,400

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Dawn Owens works as a Executive I for Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Dawn earned $71,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Emily Vespie

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Emily Vespie is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2025 total compensation came to $71,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jamie Chaudoin

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,300

Sub-department: Home Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Jamie Chaudoin serves as a Executive I within Home Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie Nyilas

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Stephanie Nyilas works as a Executive I for Human Services within Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services. Stephanie earned $71,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John Ii

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

John Ii holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2025, their total compensation was $71,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Hibtes Hibtes

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,200

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Hibtes Hibtes serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John Clayton

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

John Clayton is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2025 total compensation came to $71,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Vivian Blasko

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Vivian Blasko is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Andrea Nutaut

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macoupin

Source-specific fields

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

Andrea Nutaut is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Support - Shared Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie West

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Stephanie West serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Daniel Zeigler

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Daniel Zeigler serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Murphy

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Jessica Murphy serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mathew Keehner

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Mathew Keehner is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Diveley

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,500

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Timothy Diveley serves as a Executive I within Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant). Their 2025 pay totaled $70,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.