Illinois / Transportation / Highway Maintenance Lead Worker

Job-title file

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker

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

111 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $112,100, above the department median of $105,300.

Employees: 111
Role median: $112,100
Agency median: $105,300
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,600$175,280+

How total compensation varies among the 111 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

Highest-paid first / page 3

Heath Workman

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$110,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Heath Workman works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Heath earned $110,300 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Branden Vega

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$110,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MADISON

Source-specific fields

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

Branden Vega works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Branden earned $110,200 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Donald Doolin

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$110,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: LOGAN

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Donald Doolin serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jason Stoll

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$110,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: OGLE

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Stoll holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Timothy Penn

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$110,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILLIAMSON

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Penn holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ryan Dorethy

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$110,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MCDONOUGH

Source-specific fields

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

Ryan Dorethy works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Ryan earned $110,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brian Peper

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$109,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MONTGOMERY

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Brian Peper works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Brian earned $109,600 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Donovan Murphy

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$109,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: HENRY

Source-specific fields

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

Donovan Murphy holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,600. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Troy Yanez

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$109,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: CLAY

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Troy Yanez serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Duane Beiser

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$109,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MADISON

Source-specific fields

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

Duane Beiser is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $109,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jason Gibbs

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$109,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ADAMS

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Jason Gibbs serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Joshua Williams

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$108,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,800
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WHITE

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Williams is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $108,800. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Theodore Hembrough

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$108,800

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,800
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MORGAN

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Theodore Hembrough serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,800. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Torrey Denton

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$108,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: EFFINGHAM

Source-specific fields

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

Torrey Denton is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $108,000. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Darby Sabo

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$107,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MACOUPIN

Source-specific fields

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

Darby Sabo holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,700. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jeremy Minder

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$107,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Minder holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,600. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Cody Ford

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$107,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

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

Cody Ford works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Cody earned $107,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Matthew Billeter

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KNOX

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Billeter is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $105,300. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

John Stewart

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: No

John Stewart is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $93,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Scotty Henry

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$87,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ALEXANDER

Source-specific fields

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

Scotty Henry works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Scotty earned $87,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brandon Meuth

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2024 total comp

$76,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: GREENE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Brandon Meuth holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,900. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

William Burris

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2023 total comp

$75,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MCLEAN

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, William Burris serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,900. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Nathan Dillow

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2024 total comp

$43,700

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,700
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: JACKSON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Nathan Dillow works as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker for Transportation within Personal Services. Nathan earned $43,700 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Michael Gebien

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2023 total comp

$42,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DUPAGE

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Gebien holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Joseph Brewer

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$41,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WHITESIDE

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Brewer is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $41,300. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ryan Williams

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2023 total comp

$28,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: FRANKLIN

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Ryan Williams serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,000. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Mauro Garcia

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$26,900

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,900
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DUPAGE

Source-specific fields

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

Mauro Garcia holds the role of Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,900. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Andrew Sink

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$21,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MARION

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Andrew Sink serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,600. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Mark Simpson

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$16,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DOUGLAS

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Mark Simpson serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,300. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Christopher Burgard

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2025 total comp

$15,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILL

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Christopher Burgard serves as a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Mark Hodo

Highway Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Mark Hodo is a Highway Maintenance Lead Worker at Transportation within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,600. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.