Illinois / Human Services / Psychologist I

Job-title file

Psychologist I

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

10 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $67,350, below the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $567.9K
Role median: $67,350
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$13,400$93,792+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10 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.

Compare departments

This role across Illinois

Psychologist I is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $67,350 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Corrections

$103,800 · 1

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

Compare jurisdictions

Psychologist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 17 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $76,200 ranks #13 of 17. See Psychologist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Seattle Public Schools

$152,738 · 57

Alpine School District, Utah

$139,395 · 12

$138,581 · 17

$123,944 · 350

$121,440 · 43

$119,750 · 137

$119,677 · 27

$115,941 · 55

Median total compensation for comparable Psychologist 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

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Danyelle Brown

Psychologist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$94,800

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Danyelle Brown is a Psychologist I at Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $94,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

William Davis

Psychologist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$89,200

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

William Davis holds the role of Psychologist I at Human Services within Murray Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Charlotte Davidson

Psychologist I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$69,900

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Charlotte Davidson holds the role of Psychologist I at Human Services within Mabley Development Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nicole Olivero

Psychologist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$68,100

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Nicole Olivero holds the role of Psychologist I at Human Services within Murray Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

April Mehta

Psychologist I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,600

Sub-department: Choate Developmental Disabilities Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $900
Rutan Exempt: No

April Mehta works as a Psychologist I for Human Services within Choate Developmental Disabilities Center. April earned $67,600 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jamie House

Psychologist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$67,100

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Jamie House is a Psychologist I at Human Services within Murray Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $67,100. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Wayne Knockel

Psychologist I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Wayne Knockel serves as a Psychologist I within Mabley Development Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Chadijah Guyton

Psychologist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$29,500

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: 12 MO CERT
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Chadijah Guyton works as a Psychologist I for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Chadijah earned $29,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Kruse

Psychologist I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$25,300

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Melissa Kruse serves as a Psychologist I within Shapiro Development Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lia Schillinger

Psychologist I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$13,400

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Lia Schillinger works as a Psychologist I for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Lia earned $13,400 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.