Illinois / Human Services / Staff Development Specialist I

Job-title file

Staff Development Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

111 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $90,400, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 111
Total payroll: $9.5M
Role median: $90,400
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$37,600$102,180+

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How total compensation varies among the 111 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

Staff Development Specialist I is held in 8 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $90,400 ranks #6 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

$107,200 · 5

$99,800 · 1

$99,800 · 1

$97,800 · 18

Il Emergency Management Agency

$92,750 · 4

Central Management

$85,400 · 1

Healthcare & Family Services

$74,100 · 7

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

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Staff Development Specialist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $91,200 ranks #3 of 4. See Staff Development Specialist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$156,450 · 22

Georgia

$97,962 · 123

Johnson County, Kansas

$69,680 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Staff Development Specialistroles 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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Angela Markus

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$76,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Massac

Source-specific fields

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

Angela Markus works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Angela earned $76,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shawna Colwell

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$76,700

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Shawna Colwell works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. Shawna earned $76,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Samuel Simon

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$76,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Samuel Simon holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Chanell Smith

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$76,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Chanell Smith holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amy Foster

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$76,000

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Foster is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. 2025 total compensation came to $76,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amy Willman

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$75,800

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Willman holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Murray Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Eunmi Lee

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$74,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,600
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

Eunmi Lee works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Eunmi earned $74,600 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Akers

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$73,600

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Akers holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Dawn Strickland

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$73,500

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Dawn Strickland works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Dawn earned $73,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Danielle Robinson

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$73,000

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Danielle Robinson serves as a Staff Development Specialist I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nathaniel Wager

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Nathaniel Wager is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $72,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Schmidt

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Schmidt holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dametria Desta

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,100

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,100
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

Dametria Desta holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lisa Hartline

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,000

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Lisa Hartline holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Emily Kalaher

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Franklin

Source-specific fields

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

Emily Kalaher works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Emily earned $71,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Czabala

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Michelle Czabala works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Human Services within Family and Community Services. Michelle earned $71,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Cunningham

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$71,400

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Rachel Cunningham holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sheena Yates

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$70,100

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Sheena Yates is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kristen Slawecki

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$65,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Kristen Slawecki serves as a Staff Development Specialist I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sherleta Dreux

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$63,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jackson

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Sherleta Dreux serves as a Staff Development Specialist I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cindy Snyder

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$60,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Cindy Snyder is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Elizabeth Petrowich

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$60,200

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Elizabeth Petrowich is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Leslie Gonzales

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$57,700

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Leslie Gonzales is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. 2025 total compensation came to $57,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Maria Childress

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$54,900

Sub-department: Il School for the Deaf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Maria Childress serves as a Staff Development Specialist I within Il School for the Deaf. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Marjory Ducommun

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$54,500

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Marjory Ducommun holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Knust

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$53,900

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Christian

Source-specific fields

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

Amanda Knust is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $53,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Timery Jackson

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$53,600

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Timery Jackson is a Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $53,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mary Williams

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$48,900

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Mary Williams serves as a Staff Development Specialist I within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Their 2025 pay totaled $48,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amy Allison

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Allison holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jemila Smith

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$38,200

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Jemila Smith serves as a Staff Development Specialist I within Family and Community Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Monica Kumar

Staff Development Specialist I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$37,600

Sub-department: Rehab Service Bureau
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Monica Kumar holds the role of Staff Development Specialist I at Human Services within Rehab Service Bureau. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.