Illinois / Human Services / Social Worker IV

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Social Worker IV

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

24 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $111,650, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $111,650
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,100$142,598+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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 IV is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $111,650 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Corrections

$133,050 · 30

Median total compensation for the Social Worker IV 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

Los Angeles County

$143,711 · 771

City and County of San Francisco

$127,069 · 8

Seattle Public Schools

$120,916 · 57

City of Chicago

$118,836 · 6

District of Columbia

$109,924 · 504

Davis School District, Utah

$106,100 · 22

City of Los Angeles

$97,460 · 12

City of Boston

$89,384 · 9

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

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Katie Young

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$144,300

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Katie Young is a Social Worker IV at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $144,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amy Langhoff

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$140,600

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $140,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,600
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

Amy Langhoff is a Social Worker IV at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $140,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Farrah Fricke

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$132,000

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Farrah Fricke serves as a Social Worker IV within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Nelson

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$127,200

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Rachel Nelson serves as a Social Worker IV within Mental Health Administrative. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie Bullar

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$126,400

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $126,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Stephanie Bullar is a Social Worker IV at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $126,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Destiny Kharsi

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$125,200

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Destiny Kharsi holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Mental Health Administrative. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Heather Parker

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$124,400

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Heather Parker serves as a Social Worker IV within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Meagan Stewart

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$121,500

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Meagan Stewart is a Social Worker IV at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. 2025 total compensation came to $121,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joy Ashe

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$120,300

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Joy Ashe holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Asante

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$118,800

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Asante works as a Social Worker IV for Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. Michael earned $118,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Danna Valleroy

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$113,900

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Danna Valleroy works as a Social Worker IV for Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. Danna earned $113,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mary Coulson

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$111,700

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Coulson works as a Social Worker IV for Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. Mary earned $111,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mary Friess

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2023 total comp

$111,600

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Friess holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Audrey Brantner

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: Mental Health C & A
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Audrey Brantner holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Mental Health C & A. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cary Kasten

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$106,800

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Cary Kasten is a Social Worker IV at Human Services within Mental Health Administrative. 2025 total compensation came to $106,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cynthia Stamm

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$103,300

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Cynthia Stamm holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Alejandra Wilburn

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$102,400

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Alejandra Wilburn serves as a Social Worker IV within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tahnissa Hayes

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$100,500

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Tahnissa Hayes works as a Social Worker IV for Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. Tahnissa earned $100,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Holly Earley

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$100,400

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Holly Earley holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Pamela Dillon

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$100,200

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Pamela Dillon serves as a Social Worker IV within Alton Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Schrader

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2025 total comp

$97,900

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Kelly Schrader works as a Social Worker IV for Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. Kelly earned $97,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shevette Robinson

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,700

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Shevette Robinson works as a Social Worker IV for Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. Shevette earned $67,700 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Collier

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2024 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Collier is a Social Worker IV at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. 2024 total compensation came to $53,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Yolanda Wilson

Social Worker IV/Human Services

2023 total comp

$40,100

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Yolanda Wilson holds the role of Social Worker IV at Human Services within Mental Health Administrative. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.