Illinois / Human Services / Registered Nurse II

Job-title file

Registered Nurse II

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

281 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $126,400, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 281
Total payroll: $33.5M
Role median: $126,400
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$200$241,320+

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

How total compensation varies among the 281 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 II is held in 5 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $126,400 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Veterans' Affairs

$123,000 · 167

Public Health

$113,500 · 3

Corrections

$104,750 · 2

State Employees' Retire System

$79,000 · 3

Median total compensation for the Registered Nurse II 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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Terra Thomas

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$144,800

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Terra Thomas is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Mabley Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $144,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Erin Ekstedt

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$144,500

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Erin Ekstedt works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Erin earned $144,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Phouthasen Salermsak

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$143,400

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Phouthasen Salermsak works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Phouthasen earned $143,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tolulope Adeyemi

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$143,300

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Tolulope Adeyemi holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Marcie West

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$143,100

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Marcie West holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Bruce Hastings

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$141,600

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $141,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Bruce Hastings works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Bruce earned $141,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shelley Williams

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$141,100

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $141,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Shelley Williams holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Murray Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kerstin Huffman

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$140,700

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $140,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kerstin Huffman is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $140,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nicole Dipasquale

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$140,200

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $140,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Nicole Dipasquale serves as a Registered Nurse II within Packard Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Xavier Jackson

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$140,100

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $140,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Xavier Jackson is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $140,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mark Dittman

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$140,000

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $140,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Mark Dittman serves as a Registered Nurse II within Packard Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Vicki Bowerman

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$139,900

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Vicki Bowerman is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Murray Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $139,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Crystal Austin

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$139,900

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Crystal Austin works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Crystal earned $139,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Diane Wilson

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$139,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Diane Wilson holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tonia Gelsinger

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$139,200

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Tonia Gelsinger works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Murray Development Center. Tonia earned $139,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brittany Heaton

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$138,900

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Brittany Heaton works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Mabley Development Center. Brittany earned $138,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Vanesia Tiner

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$138,600

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Vanesia Tiner holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tracy Spradlin

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$138,200

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Tracy Spradlin works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Tracy earned $138,200 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Maureen Kachingwe

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2024 total comp

$138,100

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $9,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Maureen Kachingwe is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. 2024 total compensation came to $138,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Alice Eyong

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$136,700

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Alice Eyong works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Alice earned $136,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nancy George

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$136,100

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,100
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

Nancy George holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Smarjesse Taylor

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$136,100

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Smarjesse Taylor works as a Registered Nurse II for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Smarjesse earned $136,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Casey Fleck

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$136,000

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Casey Fleck holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie Ambrose

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$135,700

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Stephanie Ambrose holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

John Schnelten

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$135,600

Sub-department: Il School for the Deaf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

John Schnelten is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Il School for the Deaf. 2025 total compensation came to $135,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mary Petrowske

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$135,200

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Petrowske holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Helen Cabudol

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$134,400

Sub-department: Il Center for Rehab & Education (Summer School)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Helen Cabudol holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Il Center for Rehab & Education (Summer School). In 2025, their total compensation was $134,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Eric Bierman

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$133,600

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $133,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Eric Bierman is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $133,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kayla Hamilton

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$133,200

Sub-department: Il School for the Deaf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $133,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Kayla Hamilton holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Il School for the Deaf. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Judy Tan

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$132,900

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Judy Tan serves as a Registered Nurse II within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.