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Il Arts Council

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

The Il Arts Council supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2025, this agency had 12 employees with median total compensation of $102,000; the highest distinct record was $134,300.

Year: 2025
Employees: 12
Median total: $102,000
Highest record: $134,300

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$60,100$134,300+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 12 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,000) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $97,658 (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

$70,500

$72,000

$102,000

$114,500

$121,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $121,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $70,500. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Arts Council Program Coordinator

4 · $71,600

Senior Public Service Administrative

3 · $121,900

Public Service Administrator

2 · $109,350

Executive II

1 · $112,100

Accountant Supervisor

1 · $94,800

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Joshua Davis-Ruperto

Senior Public Service Administrative/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$134,300

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,300
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Joshua Davis-Ruperto works as a Senior Public Service Administrative for Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. Joshua earned $134,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Joshua Davis-Ruperto

Senior Public Service Administr/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$129,000

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Joshua Davis-Ruperto holds the role of Senior Public Service Administr at Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,000. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Sandra Velazquez

Senior Public Service Administrative/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$121,900

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Sandra Velazquez is a Senior Public Service Administrative at Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. 2025 total compensation came to $121,900. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Sandra Velazquez

Senior Public Service Administr/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$116,600

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Sandra Velazquez holds the role of Senior Public Service Administr at Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,600. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Encarnacion Teruel

Senior Public Service Administrative/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$116,500

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,500
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: Yes

At Il Arts Council, Encarnacion Teruel serves as a Senior Public Service Administrative within Supplemental Payroll. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,500. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Teresa Davis

Public Service Administrator/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$114,500

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,500
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Teresa Davis is a Public Service Administrator at Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. 2025 total compensation came to $114,500. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jacqueline Mahlum

Executive II/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$112,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jacqueline Mahlum works as a Executive II for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. Jacqueline earned $112,100 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Encarnacion Teruel

Senior Public Service Administr/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$112,000

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Encarnacion Teruel works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. Encarnacion earned $112,000 in 2024. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Willie Lin

Public Service Administrator/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$104,200

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,200
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Willie Lin works as a Public Service Administrator for Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. Willie earned $104,200 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MERIT COMPENSATION.

Jerome Grand

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$99,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,800
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 Il Arts Council, Jerome Grand serves as a Arts Council Program Coordinator within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,800. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jerome Grand

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$95,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,900
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

Jerome Grand is a Arts Council Program Coordinator at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $95,900. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Manisha Gajapathy

Accountant Supervisor/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$94,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,800
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Manisha Gajapathy works as a Accountant Supervisor for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. Manisha earned $94,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Sandra Velazquez

Accountant Supervisor/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$84,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Velazquez is a Accountant Supervisor at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $84,300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jacqueline Mahlum

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Jacqueline Mahlum is a Arts Council Program Coordinator at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $80,500. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Margaret Gonzalez

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$72,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,000
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

Margaret Gonzalez is a Arts Council Program Coordinator at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $72,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Danielle Heal

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$71,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Danielle Heal is a Arts Council Program Coordinator at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $71,200. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

John Gawlik

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$70,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

John Gawlik works as a Arts Council Program Coordinator for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. John earned $70,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Danielle Heal

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$66,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Danielle Heal works as a Arts Council Program Coordinator for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. Danielle earned $66,300 in 2024. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Margaret Gonzalez

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$66,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Il Arts Council, Margaret Gonzalez serves as a Arts Council Program Coordinator within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

John Gawlik

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$60,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Il Arts Council, John Gawlik serves as a Arts Council Program Coordinator within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,500. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lilian Madu

Office Specialist/Il Arts Council

2025 total comp

$60,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Lilian Madu works as a Office Specialist for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. Lilian earned $60,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Teresa Davis

Arts Council Program Coordinator/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$58,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Teresa Davis works as a Arts Council Program Coordinator for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. Teresa earned $58,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Erma Standley

Private Secretary II/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$54,900

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,900
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Erma Standley works as a Private Secretary II for Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. Erma earned $54,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Willie Lin

Administrative Assistant I/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$53,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Willie Lin works as a Administrative Assistant I for Il Arts Council within Personal Services. Willie earned $53,200 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Margaret Gonzalez

Arts Council Program Representative/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$47,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Margaret Gonzalez holds the role of Arts Council Program Representative at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $47,200. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brian Lazzara

Office Specialist/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$41,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Il Arts Council, Brian Lazzara serves as a Office Specialist within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,200. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

John Gawlik

Arts Council Program Representative/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$34,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

John Gawlik is a Arts Council Program Representative at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $34,900. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Faisal Akhunji

Senior Public Service Administr/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$32,000

Sub-department: SUPPLEMENTAL PAYROLL
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,000
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Faisal Akhunji is a Senior Public Service Administr at Il Arts Council within Supplemental Payroll. 2023 total compensation came to $32,000. They are represented by MERIT COMPENSATION.

Danielle Heal

Arts Council Program Representative/Il Arts Council

2023 total comp

$15,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

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

Danielle Heal holds the role of Arts Council Program Representative at Il Arts Council within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,700. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Manisha Gajapathy

Accountant Advanced/Il Arts Council

2024 total comp

$6,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Il Arts Council, Manisha Gajapathy serves as a Accountant Advanced within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,600. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.