Illinois / Juvenile Justice

Agency file

Juvenile Justice

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

The Juvenile Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2025, this agency had 525 employees with median total compensation of $101,300; the highest distinct record was $278,700.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $51M
Employees: 525
Median total: $101,300
Highest record: $278,700

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$600$175,800+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 525 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,300) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $97,114 (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

$44,200

$75,800

$101,300

$120,100

$143,200

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $143,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,200. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Juvenile Justice Specialist

188 · $96,600

Senior Public Service Administrative

33 · $146,800

Juvenile Justice Supervisor

33 · $127,400

Juvenile Justice Youth & Fam Specialist Opt 1

27 · $105,400

Public Service Administrator

23 · $123,200

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	$47.3M —	589 —	$84,500 —
2024	$51.2M ▲ 8.3%	593 ▲ 0.7%	$88,400 ▲ 4.6%
2025	$51M ▼ 0.5%	525 ▼ 11.5%	$101,300 ▲ 14.6%

Record list

Employees

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Anthony Petrone

Juvenile Jus Youth & Fam Specialist I/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$98,400

Sub-department: After Care Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Anthony Petrone works as a Juvenile Jus Youth & Fam Specialist I for Juvenile Justice within After Care Services. Anthony earned $98,400 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jacob Windhorst

Correctional Food Service Supervisor II/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$98,300

Sub-department: Iyc Harrisburg
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

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

Jacob Windhorst works as a Correctional Food Service Supervisor II for Juvenile Justice within Iyc Harrisburg. Jacob earned $98,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Charde Jordan

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$98,100

Sub-department: Iyc Pere Marquette
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

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

At Juvenile Justice, Charde Jordan serves as a Juvenile Justice Specialist within Iyc Pere Marquette. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Hayden Smith

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,900

Sub-department: Iyc Harrisburg
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

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

Hayden Smith works as a Juvenile Justice Specialist for Juvenile Justice within Iyc Harrisburg. Hayden earned $97,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Devin Aldridge

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,900

Sub-department: Iyc Harrisburg
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

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

Devin Aldridge works as a Juvenile Justice Specialist for Juvenile Justice within Iyc Harrisburg. Devin earned $97,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Maurice Hunter

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$97,800

Sub-department: Iyc St Charles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Maurice Hunter is a Juvenile Justice Specialist at Juvenile Justice within Iyc St Charles. 2024 total compensation came to $97,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Edgar Yahuaca

Correctional Leisure Activities Specialist II/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: Iyc Harrisburg
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

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

At Juvenile Justice, Edgar Yahuaca serves as a Correctional Leisure Activities Specialist II within Iyc Harrisburg. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kyle Lapington

Educator/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$97,700

Sub-department: School District
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

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

Kyle Lapington works as a Educator for Juvenile Justice within School District. Kyle earned $97,700 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ian Sims

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,600

Sub-department: Iyc Chicago
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Juvenile Justice, Ian Sims serves as a Juvenile Justice Specialist within Iyc Chicago. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Toneisha Watson

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,600

Sub-department: Iyc Chicago
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Toneisha Watson holds the role of Juvenile Justice Specialist at Juvenile Justice within Iyc Chicago. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Stacy Cast

Juvenile Jus Youth & Fam Specialist II/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$97,500

Sub-department: After Care Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

Stacy Cast holds the role of Juvenile Jus Youth & Fam Specialist II at Juvenile Justice within After Care Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

James Crowley

Public Service Administrator/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: General Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: Yes

James Crowley is a Public Service Administrator at Juvenile Justice within General Office. 2025 total compensation came to $97,300. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Tarra Grant

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$97,100

Sub-department: Iyc Pere Marquette
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

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

Tarra Grant holds the role of Juvenile Justice Specialist at Juvenile Justice within Iyc Pere Marquette. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Angela Latham

Juvenile Jus Youth & Fam Specialist I/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$97,000

Sub-department: After Care Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Juvenile Justice, Angela Latham serves as a Juvenile Jus Youth & Fam Specialist I within After Care Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Holly Serritella

Staff Development Specialist I/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$96,400

Sub-department: Iyc Chicago
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,400
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

Holly Serritella works as a Staff Development Specialist I for Juvenile Justice within Iyc Chicago. Holly earned $96,400 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Fausto Rodriguez

Corrections Maintenance Craftsman/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$96,400

Sub-department: Iyc Warrenville
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

Fausto Rodriguez holds the role of Corrections Maintenance Craftsman at Juvenile Justice within Iyc Warrenville. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kelley Loftis

Corrections Food Service Supervisor II/Juvenile Justice

2024 total comp

$96,200

Sub-department: Iyc Pere Marquette
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

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

Kelley Loftis works as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor II for Juvenile Justice within Iyc Pere Marquette. Kelley earned $96,200 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Katlyn Johnson

Juvenile Justice Youth & Fam Specialist Opt 1/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$96,100

Sub-department: Iyc Harrisburg
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

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

Katlyn Johnson holds the role of Juvenile Justice Youth & Fam Specialist Opt 1 at Juvenile Justice within Iyc Harrisburg. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tranayce Swanigan

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$96,100

Sub-department: Iyc Chicago
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Tranayce Swanigan holds the role of Juvenile Justice Specialist at Juvenile Justice within Iyc Chicago. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brittney Hankes

Administrative Assistant I/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$96,000

Sub-department: Iyc St Charles
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Brittney Hankes is a Administrative Assistant I at Juvenile Justice within Iyc St Charles. 2025 total compensation came to $96,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Taylor Hibbler

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$95,900

Sub-department: Iyc Warrenville
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

Taylor Hibbler works as a Juvenile Justice Specialist for Juvenile Justice within Iyc Warrenville. Taylor earned $95,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Savo Vucenovic

Juvenile Justice Specialist/Juvenile Justice

2025 total comp

$95,700

Sub-department: Iyc Chicago
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Savo Vucenovic is a Juvenile Justice Specialist at Juvenile Justice within Iyc Chicago. 2025 total compensation came to $95,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.