Illinois / Human Services / Public Service Administrator

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Public Service Administrator

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

475 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $111,800, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 475
Total payroll: $46.4M
Role median: $111,800
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$200$149,356+

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

How total compensation varies among the 475 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

Public Service Administrator is held in 47 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $111,800 ranks #12 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Property Tax Appeal Board

$130,550 · 2

Public Health

$127,000 · 213

Il Educat Labor Relations Bd

$125,400 · 3

Innovation and Technology

$124,100 · 128

Juvenile Justice

$119,800 · 30

Il Independent Tax Tribunal

$116,500 · 1

Capital Development Board

$116,100 · 1

Il Law Enforce Train & Stds Bd

$115,600 · 7

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$113,800 · 9

State Lottery

$113,200 · 6

Human Rights

$113,100 · 8

Office of the State Fire Marsh

$111,700 · 16

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Maurice Dorris

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$13,000

Sub-department: Developmental Disabilities - Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Maurice Dorris holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Developmental Disabilities - Administrative. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,000. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Lori Wild

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$13,000

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Lori Wild works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Lori earned $13,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Damion Walker

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$12,600

Sub-department: Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Damion Walker works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. Damion earned $12,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Michael Hempen

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$11,700

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Michael Hempen serves as a Public Service Administrator within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,700. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

David Eilering

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$11,200

Sub-department: Manag Information Service (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

David Eilering works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Manag Information Service (Dmh Grf). David earned $11,200 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Derek Hedges

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$11,000

Sub-department: Developmental Disabilities - Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Derek Hedges works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Developmental Disabilities - Administrative. Derek earned $11,000 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Jennifer Aring

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$10,900

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Aring holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Mh Block Grant). In 2024, their total compensation was $10,900. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Gary Holman

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$10,900

Sub-department: Developmental Disabilities - Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Gary Holman serves as a Public Service Administrator within Developmental Disabilities - Administrative. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,900. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Heather Poe

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$10,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Heather Poe is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2024 total compensation came to $10,300. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Robert Carson

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$10,300

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Robert Carson serves as a Public Service Administrator within Family and Community Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,300. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Katelyn Nassin

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$9,900

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Katelyn Nassin works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Katelyn earned $9,900 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Talitha Myers

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$9,800

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Talitha Myers is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. 2025 total compensation came to $9,800. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Rory Cannon

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$9,500

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Rory Cannon holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2024, their total compensation was $9,500. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Ashley Grigsby

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$9,500

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Ashley Grigsby works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Ashley earned $9,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Daniel Kuznetsky

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$9,200

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Kuznetsky holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2024, their total compensation was $9,200. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Phillip Lichtenwalter

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$9,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Phillip Lichtenwalter is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2024 total compensation came to $9,100. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Brittany Pritchett

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,900

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Pritchett works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Brittany earned $8,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Richard Krider

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Manag Information Service (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Richard Krider holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Manag Information Service (Dmh Grf). In 2024, their total compensation was $8,800. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Karen Mcneely

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,700

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Karen Mcneely holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,700. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Donna Skowronski

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,600

Sub-department: Child Care Services - Early Childhood
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Donna Skowronski holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,600. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Kerry Larson

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,600

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Kerry Larson works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Mabley Development Center. Kerry earned $8,600 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Jared Kannenberg

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,500

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jared Kannenberg holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,500. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Nick Marsters

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,400

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Nick Marsters serves as a Public Service Administrator within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2024 pay totaled $8,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Priscilla Hardia

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,400

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Priscilla Hardia holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,400. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Ruth Bellm

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,200

Sub-department: Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Ruth Bellm works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. Ruth earned $8,200 in 2024. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Elizabeth Verzo

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Elizabeth Verzo serves as a Public Service Administrator within Family and Community Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tanisha Hankerson

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$7,900

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Tanisha Hankerson holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,900. They are represented by Merit Compensation.