Illinois / Transportation / Highway Maintainer

Job-title file

Highway Maintainer

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

1,543 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $105,000, below the department median of $105,300.

Employees: 1,543
Total payroll: $145.2M
Role median: $105,000
Agency median: $105,300
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$138,912+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,543 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kevin Ticknor

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$16,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Livingston

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Ticknor is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $16,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Collin Albrecht

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$16,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,000
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 Transportation, Collin Albrecht serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lyman Partain

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$15,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Lyman Partain is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $15,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

John Tillery

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$15,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cass

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, John Tillery serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Martin Tintori

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$14,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,900
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

Martin Tintori holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Phillip Hampton

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$14,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Macoupin

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Phillip Hampton works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Phillip earned $14,800 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Wayne Feller

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$14,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Iroquois

Source-specific fields

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

Wayne Feller is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $14,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

James Markley

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$13,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fulton

Source-specific fields

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

James Markley holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kenneth Kaiser

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$13,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Fayette

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Kenneth Kaiser serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rodney Halford

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$12,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Rodney Halford holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bret Baum

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$12,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jefferson

Source-specific fields

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

Bret Baum holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

David Ham

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$12,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mcdonough

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, David Ham serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Mark Hamilton

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$12,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Hamilton is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $12,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Neil Grueninger

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$12,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Neil Grueninger works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Neil earned $12,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rodney Barger

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$11,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $9,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Rodney Barger works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Rodney earned $11,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Aaron Lambdin

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$11,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Aaron Lambdin holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Scott Quesse

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$11,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Bureau

Source-specific fields

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

Scott Quesse works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Scott earned $11,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joe Thornton

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$10,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $10,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Joe Thornton holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Herbert Mccombs

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$10,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Schuyler

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Herbert Mccombs holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

John Kowalczyk

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$10,400

Sub-department: Extra Help
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Bureau

Source-specific fields

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

John Kowalczyk holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Extra Help. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bradley Segraves

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$9,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Vermilion

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Bradley Segraves holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Clint Lessman

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$9,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Montgomery

Source-specific fields

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

Clint Lessman works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Clint earned $9,600 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

James Stewart

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$9,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mclean

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,200
Rutan Exempt: No

James Stewart holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kenneth Crank

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$9,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Tazewell

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $400
Rutan Exempt: No

Kenneth Crank is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $9,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tyler Leadinghouse

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$8,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Tyler Leadinghouse serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,900. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amos Buchanan

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

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: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Amos Buchanan holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Wentler

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$8,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Wentler holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Justin Rogowski

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$7,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

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

Justin Rogowski holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Stacey Thomas

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$7,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Boone

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Stacey Thomas serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mark Craft

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$7,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Mark Craft works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Mark earned $7,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Gregory Layne

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$7,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Johnson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Gregory Layne works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Gregory earned $7,100 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Thomas Lewis

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$6,800

Sub-department: Non Technical
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Thomas Lewis is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Non Technical. 2024 total compensation came to $6,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

George Conley

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$6,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

George Conley holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Huitrado

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp

$6,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Marshall

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Huitrado holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Patrick Boenzi

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$6,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Grundy

Source-specific fields

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

Patrick Boenzi holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ronald Mueller

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$5,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Perry

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Ronald Mueller serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Daniel Ryan

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$5,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Daniel Ryan holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lewis Camerer

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$5,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Morgan

Source-specific fields

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

Lewis Camerer holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Francisco Hernandez

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp

$5,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Francisco Hernandez holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Antonio Buffo

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp

$4,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Antonio Buffo serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.