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Hearings Referee

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $129,600, above the department median of $82,100.

Employees
6
Total payroll
$691.4K
Role median
$129,600
Agency median
$82,100
Comparison
Above

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This role across Illinois

Hearings Referee is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Labor, the median of $129,600 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Employment Security
$119,400 · 26

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

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Employees with this title

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Monica Silva

Hearings Referee/Labor

2025 total comp
$141,300
Sub-department
Dol - Legal - State Funds
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Monica Silva is a Hearings Referee at Labor within Dol - Legal - State Funds. 2025 total compensation came to $141,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John O'Meara

Hearings Referee/Labor

2025 total comp
$134,600
Sub-department
Dol - Legal - State Funds
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$134,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

John O'Meara holds the role of Hearings Referee at Labor within Dol - Legal - State Funds. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Bryant-Smith

Hearings Referee/Labor

2025 total comp
$134,600
Sub-department
Dol - Legal - State Funds
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$134,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Michelle Bryant-Smith holds the role of Hearings Referee at Labor within Dol - Legal - State Funds. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nichole Cain

Hearings Referee/Labor

2025 total comp
$124,600
Sub-department
Dol - Legal - State Funds
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$124,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Nichole Cain works as a Hearings Referee for Labor within Dol - Legal - State Funds. Nichole earned $124,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Dawn Harden

Hearings Referee/Labor

2025 total comp
$113,900
Sub-department
Dol - Legal - State Funds
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$113,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,900
Union / bargaining unit
Merit Compensation
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Labor, Dawn Harden serves as a Hearings Referee within Dol - Legal - State Funds. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,900. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Monica Flores

Hearings Referee/Labor

2023 total comp
$42,400
Sub-department
Dol - Legal - State Funds
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Monica Flores works as a Hearings Referee for Labor within Dol - Legal - State Funds. Monica earned $42,400 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.