Illinois / Military Affairs / Building/Grounds Laborer

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Building/Grounds Laborer

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

32 employees hold this title in Military Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $53,350, below the department median of $69,800.

Employees: 32
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $53,350
Agency median: $69,800
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,400$70,218+

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

How total compensation varies among the 32 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.

Compare departments

This role across Illinois

Building/Grounds Laborer is held in 8 Illinois departments. In Military Affairs, the median of $53,350 ranks #6 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Central Management

$74,350 · 4

Agriculture

$65,500 · 5

Abe Lincoln Pres Library & Mus

$65,400 · 7

Human Services

$65,250 · 4

Children and Family Services

$54,750 · 10

Natural Resources

$51,050 · 4

State Police

$23,700 · 3

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Erin Glenn

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$70,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Erin Glenn is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $70,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mark Kincaide

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$69,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: De Kalb

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Kincaide works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Mark earned $69,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brian Barrett

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$69,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Stephenson

Source-specific fields

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

Brian Barrett works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Brian earned $69,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dale Hudgens

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2024 total comp

$68,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Military Affairs, Dale Hudgens serves as a Building/Grounds Laborer within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Arthur Carey

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$65,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Arthur Carey is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $65,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joseph BriggsMay be multiple

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$62,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Champaign

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Briggs appears in Military Affairs payroll as a Building/Grounds Laborer, with $62,700 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Kevin Shade

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$62,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Shade works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Kevin earned $62,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Daniel Johns

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$62,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Whiteside

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Johns is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jacob Hill

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$61,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,100
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

Jacob Hill works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Jacob earned $61,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Robert Springman

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$61,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Springman is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Vernon Branson

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

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: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Vernon Branson holds the role of Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Curtis Stratton

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$59,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

At Military Affairs, Curtis Stratton serves as a Building/Grounds Laborer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Teron Dotts

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 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: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Teron Dotts is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ramond Fontanez

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$56,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ramond Fontanez works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Ramond earned $56,800 in 2023. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Elizabeth Wright

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$55,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

Elizabeth Wright holds the role of Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tyler Garrison

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$53,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

At Military Affairs, Tyler Garrison serves as a Building/Grounds Laborer within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Farrell

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$53,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

At Military Affairs, Jennifer Farrell serves as a Building/Grounds Laborer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Phillip Buckley

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2024 total comp

$44,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $44,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Phillip Buckley works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Phillip earned $44,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christopher HenryMay be multiple

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

This Building/Grounds Laborer record at Military Affairs for Christopher Henry may represent several individuals, totaling $41,500 in 2024.

Adam Meacham

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$40,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Adam Meacham works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Adam earned $40,300 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kurt Engelhart

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2024 total comp

$37,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Kurt Engelhart works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Kurt earned $37,900 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mario Jalivay

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2024 total comp

$37,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Mario Jalivay is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $37,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Zachary Miller

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$35,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Zachary Miller works as a Building/Grounds Laborer for Military Affairs within Personal Services. Zachary earned $35,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Bruce Owens

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$22,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Bruce Owens is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Gayton

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$21,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Military Affairs, Anthony Gayton serves as a Building/Grounds Laborer within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Robert Griffin

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$19,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Robert Griffin holds the role of Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Roy Jenkins

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$15,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Roy Jenkins is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $15,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Vrablic

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$13,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Joshua Vrablic holds the role of Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brett Jensen

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2023 total comp

$11,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Brett Jensen holds the role of Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Mormino

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$11,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Franklin

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Mormino is a Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $11,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Erin Burke

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$8,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Erin Burke holds the role of Building/Grounds Laborer at Military Affairs within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Terrance Brown

Building/Grounds Laborer/Military Affairs

2025 total comp

$4,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,400
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

At Military Affairs, Terrance Brown serves as a Building/Grounds Laborer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.