Illinois / Transportation / Executive Secretary I

Job-title file

Executive Secretary I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

36 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $61,650, below the department median of $105,300.

Employees: 36
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $61,650
Agency median: $105,300
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$22,800$72,320+

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

How total compensation varies among the 36 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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This role across Illinois

Executive Secretary I is held in 13 Illinois departments. In Transportation, the median of $61,650 ranks #4 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Abe Lincoln Pres Library & Mus

$70,300 · 1

Agriculture

$69,700 · 1

Human Services

$65,100 · 22

Innovation and Technology

$61,500 · 1

Financial and Professional Reg

$60,950 · 2

Corrections

$60,650 · 28

Children and Family Services

$59,000 · 2

State Police

$57,950 · 4

Juvenile Justice

$57,400 · 3

Healthcare & Family Services

$56,700 · 7

Natural Resources

$56,500 · 5

Revenue

$47,200 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Executive Secretary beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $63,200 ranks #6 of 13. See Executive Secretary across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$190,084 · 43

City and County of San Francisco

$150,672 · 110

$100,753 · 11

$76,501 · 40

$63,817 · 12

$57,790 · 153

$49,345 · 157

$48,501 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Executive Secretaryroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Amy Evans

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$74,000

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

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Amy Evans is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $74,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ana Salazar

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$71,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
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: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Ana Salazar is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $71,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cynthia Shupe

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Edgar

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Cynthia Shupe serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Kresanek

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Kresanek works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Personal Services. Jennifer earned $69,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lisa Hayworth

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Lisa Hayworth is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $69,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Woods

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Edgar

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Woods works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Personal Services. Sarah earned $69,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tara Branscum

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Tara Branscum works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Personal Services. Tara earned $69,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Laura Burner

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 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: Effingham

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Laura Burner serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Pamela Larson

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$68,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Pamela Larson is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $68,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Strock

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$67,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Strock is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $67,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Margina Schwartzbach

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$66,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Margina Schwartzbach holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Linda Hlava

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$64,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Linda Hlava serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jodi Theirl

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$64,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Edgar

Source-specific fields

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

Jodi Theirl holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Diane Hackman

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$63,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jackson

Source-specific fields

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

Diane Hackman is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $63,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jane Haase

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$62,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Jane Haase holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Harsted

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$62,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Kelly Harsted holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Helen Burton

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$62,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Effingham

Source-specific fields

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

Helen Burton works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Personal Services. Helen earned $62,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sarah Hoene

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$62,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Effingham

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Hoene holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Vicki Snider

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Jackson

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Vicki Snider serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Laura Lindsay

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$59,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Lindsay holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Daylyn Massey

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$59,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Daylyn Massey serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Paige Simmons

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Paige Simmons serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Annette Waltz

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Edgar

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Annette Waltz serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Amy Nance

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$58,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jackson

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Nance is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tiffany Phillips

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$57,800

Sub-department: Business Services, Non-Technical Salaried
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffany Phillips holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Business Services, Non-Technical Salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mary Lareau

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$57,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Lareau is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tabitha Hamann

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$56,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $56,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Tabitha Hamann holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Liebe

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$55,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Liebe works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Personal Services. Melissa earned $55,600 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tina Ewald

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$55,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Tina Ewald holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brandi Walker

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$53,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Brandi Walker is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $53,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Durkin

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

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: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Durkin holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Hanna Parochetti

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$52,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Hanna Parochetti serves as a Executive Secretary I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sara Seger

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$50,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Sara Seger holds the role of Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Freanda Drummond

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$50,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Freanda Drummond works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Personal Services. Freanda earned $50,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kathi Antonacci

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$43,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Kathi Antonacci is a Executive Secretary I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Donna Deal

Executive Secretary I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$22,800

Sub-department: Business Services, Non-Technical Salaried
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Donna Deal works as a Executive Secretary I for Transportation within Business Services, Non-Technical Salaried. Donna earned $22,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.