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Job-title file

Social Worker III

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

39 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $91,200, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees
39
Total payroll
$3.2M
Role median
$91,200
Agency median
$74,500
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,800$124,280+

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

How total compensation varies among the 39 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

Social Worker III is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $91,200 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Juvenile Justice
$110,300 · 2

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

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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

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Median total compensation for comparable Social Workerroles 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

Page 1

Janelle Bruner

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$146,700
Sub-department
Packard Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$146,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$6,000
Rutan Exempt
No

Janelle Bruner works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Janelle earned $146,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kerry Steele

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$117,200
Sub-department
Packard Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$117,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kerry Steele holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Kushner

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$115,100
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,100
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

Melissa Kushner works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Melissa earned $115,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Dana Wilkerson

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$112,200
Sub-department
Mental Health C & A
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,200
Union / bargaining unit
Merit Compensation
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Dana Wilkerson holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Mental Health C & A. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,200. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Eriko Saito

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$111,600
Sub-department
Mh Administrative Block Grant
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$111,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Eriko Saito holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Mh Administrative Block Grant. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Catherine Wood

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$110,200
Sub-department
Madden Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Catherine Wood holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie Maszczyk

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$107,800
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$107,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,800
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

At Human Services, Stephanie Maszczyk serves as a Social Worker III within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rekha Kuriakose

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$105,400
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,400
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

Rekha Kuriakose holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Antonio Champion

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$102,700
Sub-department
Mental Health C & A
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,700
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

Antonio Champion works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Mental Health C & A. Antonio earned $102,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rony Paul

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$101,200
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Rony Paul serves as a Social Worker III within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Newman

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$99,800
Sub-department
Choate Dd Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Union

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Newman works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Choate Dd Center. Sarah earned $99,800 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cara Wueste

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$99,400
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Cara Wueste works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Cara earned $99,400 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Audrey Brantner

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$97,100
Sub-department
Packard Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Audrey Brantner holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Erika Wackenhut

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$94,600
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$94,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Erika Wackenhut works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Erika earned $94,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Nicole Jones

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$94,200
Sub-department
Packard Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$94,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Nicole Jones serves as a Social Worker III within Packard Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sebin Jose

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$94,100
Sub-department
Mental Health - Williams Settlement
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$94,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Will

Source-specific fields

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

Sebin Jose is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Mental Health - Williams Settlement. 2025 total compensation came to $94,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Eugenia Whalen-Robinson

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$93,700
Sub-department
Mental Health - Williams Settlement
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,700
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

At Human Services, Eugenia Whalen-Robinson serves as a Social Worker III within Mental Health - Williams Settlement. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kara Restagno

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$93,500
Sub-department
Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$1,300
Rutan Exempt
No

Kara Restagno holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shelby Daniels

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$92,400
Sub-department
Packard Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate
$4,400
Rutan Exempt
No

Shelby Daniels works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Packard Mh Center. Shelby earned $92,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Simmons

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$91,200
Sub-department
Mental Health C & A
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$91,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Simmons is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Mental Health C & A. 2025 total compensation came to $91,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jaime George

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$90,000
Sub-department
Mental Health - Williams Settlement
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,000
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jaime George works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Mental Health - Williams Settlement. Jaime earned $90,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Meredith Woods

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$88,300
Sub-department
Choate Dd Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$88,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate
$3,800
Rutan Exempt
No

Meredith Woods is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. 2025 total compensation came to $88,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sharon Jones

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$84,200
Sub-department
Mental Health C & A
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$84,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Sharon Jones holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Mental Health C & A. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cary Kasten

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$81,700
Sub-department
Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$81,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Cary Kasten serves as a Social Worker III within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jillu Mathew

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$81,600
Sub-department
Madden Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$81,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jillu Mathew is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $81,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tyleshia Yisrael

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$80,900
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$80,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,900
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Tyleshia Yisrael is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. 2023 total compensation came to $80,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mackenzie Hungerford

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$79,400
Sub-department
Il School Visually Imp
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$79,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Morgan

Source-specific fields

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

Mackenzie Hungerford holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Il School Visually Imp. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Alison Masters

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$77,500
Sub-department
Mabley Development Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$77,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Alison Masters is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Mabley Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $77,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lince Joseph

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$77,300
Sub-department
Mental Health - Williams Settlement
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$77,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Lince Joseph serves as a Social Worker III within Mental Health - Williams Settlement. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mathew Varghese

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$76,700
Sub-department
Madden Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$76,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
Yes
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$3,300
Rutan Exempt
No

At Human Services, Mathew Varghese serves as a Social Worker III within Madden Mh Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $76,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Amy Langhoff

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$73,500
Sub-department
Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$73,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Langhoff is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. 2023 total compensation came to $73,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Raegen Aicher

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$57,600
Sub-department
Fox Development Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$57,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Raegen Aicher serves as a Social Worker III within Fox Development Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joy Ashe

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$55,800
Sub-department
Choate Dd Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$55,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Union

Source-specific fields

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

Joy Ashe works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Choate Dd Center. Joy earned $55,800 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Hilary Lawton

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$42,500
Sub-department
Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Hilary Lawton is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $42,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Derrick Arna

Social Worker III/Human Services

2025 total comp
$36,800
Sub-department
Ludeman Development Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$1,300
Rutan Exempt
No

Derrick Arna is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $36,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tracy Lanier

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$16,600
Sub-department
Madden Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate
$2,800
Rutan Exempt
No

Tracy Lanier is a Social Worker III at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. 2023 total compensation came to $16,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Nelson

Social Worker III/Human Services

2024 total comp
$9,200
Sub-department
Elgin Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,200
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

Rachel Nelson works as a Social Worker III for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Rachel earned $9,200 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Karina Lima

Social Worker III/Human Services

2024 total comp
$5,500
Sub-department
Madden Mh Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$5,500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Karina Lima holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Raegen Riccolo

Social Worker III/Human Services

2023 total comp
$2,800
Sub-department
Fox Development Center
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,800
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Livingston

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$2,800
Rutan Exempt
No

Raegen Riccolo holds the role of Social Worker III at Human Services within Fox Development Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.