Illinois / Human Services

Agency file

Human Services

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Human Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2025, this agency had 10,805 employees with median total compensation of $74,500; the highest distinct record was $366,600.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $830.3M
Employees: 10,805
Median total: $74,500
Highest record: $366,600

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$157,000+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 10,805 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,500) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $76,844 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$31,100

$59,000

$74,500

$94,400

$118,700

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $118,700 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,100. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Human Services Caseworker

2,750 · $73,000

Mental Health Technician II

1,091 · $76,800

Security Therapy Aide I

556 · $83,550

Mental Health Technician I

483 · $60,000

Public Service Administrator

371 · $116,500

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$735.1M —	12,323 —	$60,600 —
2024	$817.1M ▲ 11.2%	11,981 ▼ 2.8%	$67,800 ▲ 11.9%
2025	$830.3M ▲ 1.6%	10,805 ▼ 9.8%	$74,500 ▲ 9.9%

Record list

Employees

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Lesley Schwartz

Senior Public Service Administr/Human Services

2024 total comp

$151,600

Sub-department: Child Care Services - Early Childhood
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,700
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Lesley Schwartz works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Human Services within Child Care Services - Early Childhood. Lesley earned $151,600 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Jossue Espinosa

Senior Public Service Administrative/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,600

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Jossue Espinosa is a Senior Public Service Administrative at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). 2025 total compensation came to $151,600. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Jessica Phillips

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,600

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,600
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

Jessica Phillips is a Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Packard Mh Center. 2025 total compensation came to $151,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lakisha Gill-Pipes

Mental Health Technician II/Human Services

2024 total comp

$151,500

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Lakisha Gill-Pipes is a Mental Health Technician II at Human Services within Kiley Development Center. 2024 total compensation came to $151,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Stock

Maintenance Equipment Operator/Human Services

2024 total comp

$151,500

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Michael Stock serves as a Maintenance Equipment Operator within Ludeman Development Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Craig Wise

Mental Health Technicina III/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,400

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Craig Wise serves as a Mental Health Technicina III within Ludeman Development Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Georgia Carter

Security Therapy Aide I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,300

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Georgia Carter holds the role of Security Therapy Aide I at Human Services within Chester Mental Health Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Guzman

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,200

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Anthony Guzman serves as a Registered Nurse II within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Herbert Ibe

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,200

Sub-department: Madden Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Herbert Ibe holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Madden Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Daidra Marano

Clinical Psychologist/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,200

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Daidra Marano is a Clinical Psychologist at Human Services within Mental Health Administrative. 2025 total compensation came to $151,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Olayinka Ojo

Mental Health Technician II/Human Services

2024 total comp

$151,200

Sub-department: Shapiro Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Olayinka Ojo serves as a Mental Health Technician II within Shapiro Development Center. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mark Bergquist

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,100

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Bergquist holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Barbara Carter

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$151,100

Sub-department: Ludeman Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Barbara Carter holds the role of Registered Nurse I at Human Services within Ludeman Development Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ifeoma Ofodile

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,900

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Ifeoma Ofodile works as a Registered Nurse I for Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. Ifeoma earned $150,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Julio Bustos

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,900

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,900
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, Julio Bustos serves as a Registered Nurse I within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sharon Weems

Senior Public Service Administrative/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,900

Sub-department: Mental Health Administrative
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Sharon Weems works as a Senior Public Service Administrative for Human Services within Mental Health Administrative. Sharon earned $150,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Angela Quigley-Ragland

Senior Public Service Administrative/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,800

Sub-department: Choate Dd Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Angela Quigley-Ragland holds the role of Senior Public Service Administrative at Human Services within Choate Dd Center. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,800. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Michael Palad

Registered Nurse I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,800

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Michael Palad serves as a Registered Nurse I within Elgin Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Karrie Rueter

Senior Public Service Administr/Human Services

2024 total comp

$150,800

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Karrie Rueter holds the role of Senior Public Service Administr at Human Services within Family and Community Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,800. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Kurtis Miller

Stationary Fireman/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,700

Sub-department: Murray Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Kurtis Miller is a Stationary Fireman at Human Services within Murray Development Center. 2025 total compensation came to $150,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Roehl Astudillo

Secretary Therapy Aide I/Human Services

2024 total comp

$150,700

Sub-department: Elgin Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Roehl Astudillo holds the role of Secretary Therapy Aide I at Human Services within Elgin Mh Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Greg Donathan

Senior Public Service Administrative/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,700

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,300
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Greg Donathan works as a Senior Public Service Administrative for Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). Greg earned $150,700 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Benjamin Haynes

Senior Public Service Administrative/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,700

Sub-department: Family and Community Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Benjamin Haynes is a Senior Public Service Administrative at Human Services within Family and Community Services. 2025 total compensation came to $150,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Aaron Braun

Security Therapy Aide I/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,600

Sub-department: Chester Mental Health Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Human Services, Aaron Braun serves as a Security Therapy Aide I within Chester Mental Health Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Stacy Howlett

Senior Public Service Administr/Human Services

2024 total comp

$150,600

Sub-department: Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Stacy Howlett holds the role of Senior Public Service Administr at Human Services within Administrative & Program Supp (Dmh Grf). In 2024, their total compensation was $150,600. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Lamar Sparks

Mental Health Technician II/Human Services

2024 total comp

$150,500

Sub-department: Kiley Development Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Lamar Sparks is a Mental Health Technician II at Human Services within Kiley Development Center. 2024 total compensation came to $150,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Elizabeth Cooper

Registered Nurse II/Human Services

2025 total comp

$150,500

Sub-department: Packard Mh Center
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Human Services, Elizabeth Cooper serves as a Registered Nurse II within Packard Mh Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.