Illinois / Human Services / Public Service Administrator

Job-title file

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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 12

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: ADMIN & PROG 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: ADMIN & PROG 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: ADMIN & PROG 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: ADMIN & PROG 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 INFO SERV (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 SERV 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 DEV 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: ADMIN & PROG 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.

Merritt Comerford

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$6,300

Sub-department: MABLEY DEV CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,300
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: LEE

Source-specific fields

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

Merritt Comerford is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Mabley Development Center. 2024 total compensation came to $6,300. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Paulette Clark

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$5,100

Sub-department: LUDEMAN DEV CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,100
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Paulette Clark is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. 2023 total compensation came to $5,100. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Catherine Jostes

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$4,700

Sub-department: INSPECTOR GENERAL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

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

Catherine Jostes holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Inspector General. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,700. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ann Stone

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$4,700

Sub-department: MCFARLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,700
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Ann Stone holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,700. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Joshua Bennett

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$4,400

Sub-department: ADMIN & PROG SUPP (DMH FED PROJECTS)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Bennett holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Fed Projects). In 2025, their total compensation was $4,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Roth Colbert

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$4,100

Sub-department: HOME SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,100
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Roth Colbert serves as a Public Service Administrator within Home Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,100. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Ebony Hamilton

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$4,000

Sub-department: SHAPIRO DEV CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: KANKAKEE

Source-specific fields

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

Ebony Hamilton works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Ebony earned $4,000 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Andrew Vanleer

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$3,900

Sub-department: ADMIN & PROG SUPP (DMH GRF)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Andrew Vanleer serves as a Public Service Administrator within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2024 pay totaled $3,900. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Linda Steinberg

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$3,900

Sub-department: CHILD CARE SERVICES - EARLY CHILDHOOD
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Linda Steinberg works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. Linda earned $3,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Rebecca Richard

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$3,800

Sub-department: REHAB SERV BUREAU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,800
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: ADAMS

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Rebecca Richard is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. 2023 total compensation came to $3,800. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jennifer Sternberg

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$3,000

Sub-department: CHOATE DD CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: UNION

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Sternberg holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,000. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Sylvester Cail

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$1,900

Sub-department: LUDEMAN DEV CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Sylvester Cail works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. Sylvester earned $1,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Rainie Doolin

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2025 total comp

$1,300

Sub-department: FOX DEV CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,300
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: LIVINGSTON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Rainie Doolin holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Fox Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,300. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Theresa Manney

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$1,200

Sub-department: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,200
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: LAKE

Source-specific fields

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

Theresa Manney works as a Public Service Administrator for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Theresa earned $1,200 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Tyrone Windett

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$1,100

Sub-department: ADMIN & PROG SUPP (DMH GRF)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Tyrone Windett is a Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2023 total compensation came to $1,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Robert Porada

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$300

Sub-department: ADMIN & PROG SUPP (DMH GRF)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Porada holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2023, their total compensation was $300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Sarah Alexander

Public Service Administrator/Human Services

2023 total comp

$200

Sub-department: MADDEN MH CENTER
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Sarah Alexander serves as a Public Service Administrator within Madden Mh Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $200. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.