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Social Worker I

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

7 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $31,600, below the department median of $74,500.

Employees
7
Total payroll
$295.7K
Role median
$31,600
Agency median
$74,500
Comparison
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Social Worker beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 23 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $84,300 ranks #9 of 23. See Social Worker across all of Illinois

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Employees with this title

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Jessica Grigsby

Social Worker I/Human Services

2025 total comp
$72,700
Sub-department
Choate Developmental Disabilities Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$72,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Union

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Grigsby holds the role of Social Worker I at Human Services within Choate Developmental Disabilities Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sharon Thomas

Social Worker I/Human Services

2025 total comp
$69,700
Sub-department
Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$69,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Sharon Thomas serves as a Social Worker I within Alton Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brandon Adams

Social Worker I/Human Services

2024 total comp
$63,100
Sub-department
Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$63,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Madison

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate
$3,000
Rutan Exempt
No

Brandon Adams is a Social Worker I at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. 2024 total compensation came to $63,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Parker Sondag

Social Worker I/Human Services

2025 total comp
$31,600
Sub-department
Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate
$2,800
Rutan Exempt
No

Parker Sondag holds the role of Social Worker I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jovan Johnson

Social Worker I/Human Services

2023 total comp
$29,500
Sub-department
Shapiro Development Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Jovan Johnson is a Social Worker I at Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. 2023 total compensation came to $29,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Malissa Roby

Social Worker I/Human Services

2023 total comp
$18,400
Sub-department
Shapiro Development Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$2,400
Rutan Exempt
No

At Human Services, Malissa Roby serves as a Social Worker I within Shapiro Development Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Adegbite Tella

Social Worker I/Human Services

2025 total comp
$10,700
Sub-department
Packard Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate
$5,000
Rutan Exempt
No

Adegbite Tella is a Social Worker I at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $10,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.