Illinois / State Police / Forensic Scientist I

Job-title file

Forensic Scientist I

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

31 employees hold this title in State Police. Median total compensation for the role is $71,000, below the department median of $78,900.

Employees: 31
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $71,000
Agency median: $78,900
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,700$88,860+

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

How total compensation varies among the 31 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 jurisdictions

Forensic Scientist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $76,900 ranks #6 of 13. See Forensic Scientist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$104,168 · 10

Minnesota

$80,922 · 146

City of Baltimore

$80,420 · 200

City of Salt Lake City

$78,561 · 5

Texas

$78,318 · 440

Missouri

$76,117 · 55

Johnson County, Kansas

$73,681 · 12

Arkansas

$71,027 · 77

Median total compensation for comparable Forensic Scientist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Tiffany Bailey

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$106,200

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Tiffany Bailey is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $106,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Suzanna Lemmon

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$77,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Suzanna Lemmon holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brianna Brown

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$77,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Brianna Brown holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Juan Torres-Cortes

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$77,100

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Juan Torres-Cortes serves as a Forensic Scientist I within Personal Services - Code. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Zimmerman

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$76,700

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Rachel Zimmerman is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $76,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Emma Kaufman

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$75,100

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Emma Kaufman works as a Forensic Scientist I for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Emma earned $75,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christine Bailey

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$74,600

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Christine Bailey is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $74,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kara Bogacz

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$74,200

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Kara Bogacz serves as a Forensic Scientist I within Personal Services - Code. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Gabriela Estrada

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$74,000

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $74,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Gabriela Estrada works as a Forensic Scientist I for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Gabriela earned $74,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sean Aldrich

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$73,500

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Sean Aldrich holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Olivia Michalik

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$73,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Olivia Michalik holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Katie Kopp

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$73,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Katie Kopp holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lauren Smart

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Lauren Smart is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $72,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mackenzie Callison

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$72,200

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Mackenzie Callison works as a Forensic Scientist I for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Mackenzie earned $72,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Courtney Boner

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$71,600

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Courtney Boner holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kathryn Waugh

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Kathryn Waugh is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $71,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Goldstein

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$70,500

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
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: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Ryan Goldstein holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rebecca Hostettler

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$69,700

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Hostettler is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $69,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Elena Tepak

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$69,500

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Elena Tepak serves as a Forensic Scientist I within Personal Services - Code. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ian Soderlund

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2025 total comp

$69,500

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Ian Soderlund is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $69,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Emma Cramer

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$65,700

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $65,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Emma Cramer works as a Forensic Scientist I for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Emma earned $65,700 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Brichetto

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$46,500

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

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

Rachel Brichetto holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Joseph Kulpa

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$42,200

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Kulpa holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Samantha Holst

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$40,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

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

Samantha Holst works as a Forensic Scientist I for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Samantha earned $40,900 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carmen Macias

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$32,400

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Carmen Macias holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jordan Drumm

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$31,500

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Jordan Drumm is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $31,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Abigail Smola

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2023 total comp

$14,000

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,000
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

Abigail Smola is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2023 total compensation came to $14,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Maria Sanchez

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$7,100

Sub-department: Sexual Assault Dna Analysis Code Overtime
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

Maria Sanchez is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Sexual Assault Dna Analysis Code Overtime. 2024 total compensation came to $7,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Fenimore

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$6,200

Sub-department: Sexual Assault Dna Analysis Code Overtime
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macon

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Fenimore works as a Forensic Scientist I for State Police within Sexual Assault Dna Analysis Code Overtime. Sarah earned $6,200 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Frasca

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$5,700

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Frasca holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Tang

Forensic Scientist I/State Police

2024 total comp

$5,700

Sub-department: Offender Dna Identification - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Tang is a Forensic Scientist I at State Police within Offender Dna Identification - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $5,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.