Illinois / Human Services / Stationary Engineer

Job-title file

Stationary Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

63 employees hold this title in Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $137,300, above the department median of $74,500.

Employees: 63
Total payroll: $7.9M
Role median: $137,300
Agency median: $74,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$200$190,668+

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

How total compensation varies among the 63 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

Stationary Engineer is held in 8 Illinois departments. In Human Services, the median of $137,300 ranks #3 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

$138,300 · 40

$137,950 · 36

$130,900 · 9

$126,750 · 2

$125,400 · 5

Abe Lincoln Pres Library & Mus

$123,650 · 6

State Employees' Retire System

$93,300 · 1

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

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Stationary Engineer beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $136,100 ranks #5 of 10. See Stationary Engineer across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$212,795 · 538

City and County of San Francisco

$190,256 · 261

Los Angeles County

$178,384 · 114

New York Public Authorities

$164,124 · 80

$95,870 · 879

$83,076 · 38

$68,507 · 13

$41,366 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Stationary Engineerroles 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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Justin Heberling

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$127,300

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Justin Heberling serves as a Stationary Engineer within Packard Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Walter Gniadek

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$126,900

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $126,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Walter Gniadek serves as a Stationary Engineer within Madden Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Donald Towne

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$124,800

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Donald Towne is a Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Mabley Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $124,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Joseph Choate

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$123,100

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Joseph Choate serves as a Stationary Engineer within Choate Dd Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Shawn Kuch

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$122,900

Sub-department: Sexually Violent Persons Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

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

Shawn Kuch holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Sexually Violent Persons Program. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bradley Carroll

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$122,100

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Bradley Carroll is a Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $122,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jared Rumfelt

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$119,900

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $2,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Jared Rumfelt is a Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. 2025 total compensation came to $119,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Daniel Hubbard

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$110,100

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Hubbard holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Mowery

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$108,600

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Mowery works as a Stationary Engineer for Human Services within Choate Dd Center. Michael earned $108,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Pavel Drofyak

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2023 total comp

$102,200

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Pavel Drofyak serves as a Stationary Engineer within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mark Coil

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$95,800

Sub-department: Sexually Violent Persons Program
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Mark Coil serves as a Stationary Engineer within Sexually Violent Persons Program. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

David Laws

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2023 total comp

$91,900

Sub-department: Alton Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $2,400
Rutan Exempt: No

David Laws is a Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Alton Mental Health Center. 2023 total compensation came to $91,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Trenton Sexton

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2024 total comp

$85,300

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp - DHS Operations - Stipends
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Trenton Sexton is a Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp - DHS Operations - Stipends. 2024 total compensation came to $85,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Paul Vogt

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$69,100

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Menard

Source-specific fields

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

Paul Vogt holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jaye Surratt

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2023 total comp

$61,700

Sub-department: Il School Visually Imp
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

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

Jaye Surratt works as a Stationary Engineer for Human Services within Il School Visually Imp. Jaye earned $61,700 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jimmie Bain

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2023 total comp

$60,300

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

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

Jimmie Bain works as a Stationary Engineer for Human Services within Murray Development Center. Jimmie earned $60,300 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John Wayne

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2023 total comp

$51,100

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

John Wayne works as a Stationary Engineer for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. John earned $51,100 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Bradley Clutz

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$31,100

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $700
Rutan Exempt: No

Bradley Clutz works as a Stationary Engineer for Human Services within Shapiro Development Center. Bradley earned $31,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brian Wagahoff

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$30,400

Sub-department: Mcfarland Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Brian Wagahoff serves as a Stationary Engineer within Mcfarland Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Dennis Mccoy

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2023 total comp

$23,500

Sub-department: Fox Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Dennis Mccoy holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Fox Development Center. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brian Biedron

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$12,700

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $7,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Brian Biedron holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Haigh

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2024 total comp

$11,500

Sub-department: Mabley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Haigh works as a Stationary Engineer for Human Services within Mabley Development Center. Timothy earned $11,500 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Reidy

Stationary Engineer/Human Services

2025 total comp

$200

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

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Reidy holds the role of Stationary Engineer at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.