Illinois / State Police / Forensic Scientist Trainee

Job-title file

Forensic Scientist Trainee

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

25 employees hold this title in State Police. Median total compensation for the role is $24,100, below the department median of $78,900.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $613.2K
Role median: $24,100
Agency median: $78,900
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,700$55,872+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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.

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Forensic Scientist Trainee beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $24,100 ranks #3 of 3. See Forensic Scientist Trainee across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Johnson County, Kansas

$65,082 · 8

Missouri

$38,775 · 21

Median total compensation for comparable Forensic Scientist Trainee 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

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Ian Soderlund

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2025 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Ian Soderlund holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rebecca Hostettler

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2025 total comp

$51,400

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Hostettler is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $51,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Elena Tepak

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2025 total comp

$51,200

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Elena Tepak holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Moses Darkey

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$48,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Moses Darkey holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Gabriela Estrada

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$46,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Gabriela Estrada is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $46,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brianna Brown

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$46,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Brianna Brown serves as a Forensic Scientist Trainee within Personal Services - Code. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kara Bogacz

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$46,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Kara Bogacz serves as a Forensic Scientist Trainee within Personal Services - Code. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tiffany Bailey

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$45,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffany Bailey is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $45,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Przybylski

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$35,400

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Przybylski holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Denning

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2023 total comp

$32,900

Sub-department: Stipends - Code Regular
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Denning works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for State Police within Stipends - Code Regular. Michelle earned $32,900 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Emma Cramer

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$31,100

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Emma Cramer serves as a Forensic Scientist Trainee within Personal Services - Code. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sean Aldrich

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$27,300

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Sean Aldrich works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Sean earned $27,300 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sally Keller

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$24,100

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Sally Keller works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Sally earned $24,100 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Victoria Olson

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2025 total comp

$15,000

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Victoria Olson is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $15,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kathryn Waugh

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Kathryn Waugh is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $4,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lauren Smart

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Lauren Smart holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rachel Zimmerman

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Rachel Zimmerman is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $4,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Courtney Boner

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Courtney Boner is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $4,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christine Bailey

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Christine Bailey works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Christine earned $4,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Juan Cortes

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Juan Cortes holds the role of Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mackenzie Callison

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Mackenzie Callison is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $4,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Olivia Michalik

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Olivia Michalik is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2024 total compensation came to $4,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Suzanna Lemmon

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At State Police, Suzanna Lemmon serves as a Forensic Scientist Trainee within Personal Services - Code. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Katie Kopp

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2024 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Katie Kopp works as a Forensic Scientist Trainee for State Police within Personal Services - Code. Katie earned $4,900 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Goldstein

Forensic Scientist Trainee/State Police

2025 total comp

$2,700

Sub-department: Personal Services - Code
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Ryan Goldstein is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at State Police within Personal Services - Code. 2025 total compensation came to $2,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.