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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Jamie Simpson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$91,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Jamie Simpson serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lawanda Stephenson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$91,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Lawanda Stephenson works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Lawanda earned $91,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Howell

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$91,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Michelle Howell serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Renee Vespa

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$91,700

Sub-department: Mental Health Concealed Carry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Renee Vespa is a Executive I at Human Services within Mental Health Concealed Carry. 2025 total compensation came to $91,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Marshiek Sayles

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$91,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Marshiek Sayles holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Seck

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$91,300

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Michelle Seck works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Michelle earned $91,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Debra Kenton

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Debra Kenton works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Debra earned $90,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Washington-Simpson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Sandra Washington-Simpson serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ellen Setzer

Executive I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$90,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Ellen Setzer holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Gianni Serrano

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,700

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
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: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Gianni Serrano serves as a Executive I within Rehab Service Bureau. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Maureen Clarenson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,400

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Maureen Clarenson is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2025 total compensation came to $90,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tiffany Bledsoe

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,300

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffany Bledsoe holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Danielle Fuller

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Danielle Fuller is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $90,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ursula Sprague

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,000

Sub-department: Inspector General
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ursula Sprague works as a Executive I for Human Services within Inspector General. Ursula earned $90,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jesse Kamees

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,900

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Jesse Kamees holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant). In 2025, their total compensation was $89,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Ackles

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Ackles is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $89,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Keena Flanagan

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,800

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Keena Flanagan serves as a Executive I within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2025 pay totaled $89,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Richardson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,800

Sub-department: Child Care Services - Early Childhood
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Richardson works as a Executive I for Human Services within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. Jessica earned $89,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Dominick Locki

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Dominick Locki is a Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $89,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ralph Caro

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,700

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ralph Caro holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2025, their total compensation was $89,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Scott Osment

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,600

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Scott Osment serves as a Executive I within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2025 pay totaled $89,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Philip Casella

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Philip Casella is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant). 2025 total compensation came to $89,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kyle Alberssen

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,300

Sub-department: Home Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kyle Alberssen holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Home Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Deidra Mcneil

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,000

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Deidra Mcneil works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Deidra earned $89,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cinthya Stephenson

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,000

Sub-department: Child Care Services - Early Childhood
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,000
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

Cinthya Stephenson is a Executive I at Human Services within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. 2025 total compensation came to $89,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Wade Stubbs

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$88,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Wade Stubbs holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Eckley

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$88,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Ashley Eckley serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sara Martinez

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$88,700

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,700
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

Sara Martinez is a Executive I at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2025 total compensation came to $88,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Trisha Keith

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$88,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Trisha Keith works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Trisha earned $88,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rachelle Christian

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$88,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Rachelle Christian holds the role of Executive I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carla Shannon

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$87,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Carla Shannon works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Carla earned $87,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lawrence Martin

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$87,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Lawrence Martin serves as a Executive I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Verlita Odom

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$87,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Verlita Odom works as a Executive I for Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Verlita earned $87,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Cameron Dennison

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$87,200

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Cameron Dennison works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Cameron earned $87,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Angela Cremer

Executive I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$86,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Tazewell

Source-specific fields

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

Angela Cremer works as a Executive I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Angela earned $86,800 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.