Illinois / Human Services / Registered Nurse I

Job-title file

Registered Nurse I

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

378 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $112,800, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 378
Total payroll: $37.4M
Role median: $112,800
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$182,178+

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

How total compensation varies among the 378 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

Registered Nurse I is held in 5 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $112,800 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Central Management

$124,200 · 1

Public Health

$97,750 · 8

Veterans' Affairs

$65,300 · 61

State Employees' Retire System

$48,150 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Registered Nurse beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $115,950 ranks #5 of 15. See Registered Nurse across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$256,713 · 1,911

$182,642 · 4,768

$150,727 · 15

$122,503 · 2,781

$92,515 · 737

$90,863 · 1,024

$75,245 · 437

$71,400 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Registered Nurseroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rebecca Wamburu

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$9,000

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Wamburu is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. 2024 total compensation came to $9,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shaniece Llera

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,900

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Shaniece Llera is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Doruelo

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Doruelo is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Aby Thankachan

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Aby Thankachan holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Kiley Development Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jojan Jose

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jojan Jose is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kimberly Popejoy

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$8,800

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Kimberly Popejoy is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2023 total compensation came to $8,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Frances Jackson

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,500

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Frances Jackson is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rosina Honore

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$8,300

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Rosina Honore works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. Rosina earned $8,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Diana Kinney

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,200

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Diana Kinney serves as a Registered Nurse I within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Wuraola Aluko-Olokun

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,100

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Wuraola Aluko-Olokun works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Wuraola earned $8,100 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Geraldine Palacio

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$8,100

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Geraldine Palacio is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Kiley Development Center. 2024 total compensation came to $8,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jobin Joseph

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$7,700

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Jobin Joseph works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Kiley Development Center. Jobin earned $7,700 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Grace Esmalla

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$7,200

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Grace Esmalla serves as a Registered Nurse I within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tina Wesley

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$7,100

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Tina Wesley is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. 2024 total compensation came to $7,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Miguel Pangilinan

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$6,500

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,500
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

Miguel Pangilinan is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. 2023 total compensation came to $6,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Taiwo Ishola

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$6,500

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Taiwo Ishola holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ritchie Cumba

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$5,200

Sub-department: Fox Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Ritchie Cumba holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Fox Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Maricar Nasol

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$5,000

Sub-department: Fox Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Maricar Nasol holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Fox Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kerry Henderson

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$4,600

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Kerry Henderson is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2023 total compensation came to $4,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Julie Mathew

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$4,500

Sub-department: Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Julie Mathew works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Chicago Read Mental Health Center. Julie earned $4,500 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie Mabry

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$4,200

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Stephanie Mabry is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $4,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Alyssa Brant

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$4,100

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Alyssa Brant is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $4,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kenneth Nasol

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$3,900

Sub-department: Fox Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Kenneth Nasol works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Fox Development Center. Kenneth earned $3,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Michalek

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$3,200

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Sarah Michalek works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Sarah earned $3,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jo Roberson

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$2,900

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Jo Roberson holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lisa Windergerst

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$2,000

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Lisa Windergerst serves as a Registered Nurse I within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tiffani Boyd

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$2,000

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffani Boyd holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Kollack

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$800

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

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Kollack works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Murray Development Center. Joshua earned $800 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sherrilyn Harris

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2023 total comp

$200

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

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Sherrilyn Harris serves as a Registered Nurse I within Fox Development Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nkechi Akubue

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2023 total comp

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Rutan Exempt: No

Nkechi Akubue is a Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. 2023 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.