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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Simi Joseph

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$67,100

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Simi Joseph holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,100. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Prasheena Pazhayattil

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$66,400

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Prasheena Pazhayattil is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. 2023 total compensation came to $66,400. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Nicole Miceli

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$66,400

Sub-department: Il Center for Rehab & Education (Summer School)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $15,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Nicole Miceli holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Il Center for Rehab & Education (Summer School). In 2025, their total compensation was $66,400. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Oscar Reynoso

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$64,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Oscar Reynoso works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Oscar earned $64,100 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

George Cotton

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$63,700

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

George Cotton holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,700. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Tracey Cross

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$63,200

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $1,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Tracey Cross serves as a Public Service Administrator within Choate Dd Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,200. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Alicia Robinson

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$60,800

Sub-department: Developmental Disabilities - Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Alicia Robinson works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Developmental Disabilities - Administrative. Alicia earned $60,800 in 2023. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Jacqueline Zavala

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$60,600

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Jacqueline Zavala is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $60,600. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Rebecca Holz

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$60,500

Sub-department: Home Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Holz holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Home Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,500. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.