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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Leah Thomas

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$52,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp - DHS Operations - Stipends
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Leah Thomas is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp - DHS Operations - Stipends. 2023 total compensation came to $52,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mary Mapson

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$51,900

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Mapson works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Kiley Development Center. Mary earned $51,900 in 2023. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Erin Blasier

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$51,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

Erin Blasier holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,600. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Bryan Finn

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$51,500

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Bryan Finn is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2023 total compensation came to $51,500. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Lia Schillinger

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$50,800

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $800
Rutan Exempt: No

Lia Schillinger works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Lia earned $50,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tallett Vanek

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,500

Sub-department: Fcs - Emergency Food Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Tallett Vanek serves as a Public Service Administrator within Fcs - Emergency Food Program. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,500. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Arega Nigussie

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$46,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Arega Nigussie serves as a Public Service Administrator within Family and Community Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,400. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Denise Root

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$46,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Denise Root holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2023, their total compensation was $46,300. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Cheryl Garcia

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$45,400

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Cheryl Garcia works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Cheryl earned $45,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Roger Peden

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$45,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Roger Peden holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,100. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.