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Transportation

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 1,937 employees with median total compensation of $105,300; the highest distinct record was $235,900.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$189.5M
Employees
1,937
Median total
$105,300
Highest record
$235,900

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,937 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($105,300) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$97,814 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$56,000
$92,200
$105,300
$111,100
$125,500

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,500 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2023
$170.3M
2,273
$80,300
2024
$190.9M
12.1%
2,300
1.2%
$101,400
26.3%
2025
$189.5M
0.8%
1,937
15.8%
$105,300
3.8%

Record list

Employees

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Edward Adams

Technical Manager IV/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,400
Sub-department
Technical Regular
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$1,400
Rutan Exempt
Yes

Edward Adams works as a Technical Manager IV for Transportation within Technical Regular. Edward earned $1,400 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Fahad Channa

Civil Engineer III/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$1,400
Rutan Exempt
Yes

Fahad Channa works as a Civil Engineer III for Transportation within Personal Services. Fahad earned $1,400 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Dennis Majkowski

Engineering Technician I/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$500
Rutan Exempt
Yes

Dennis Majkowski holds the role of Engineering Technician I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Bastian

Technical Manager VI/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,300
Sub-department
Technical Salaried
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$1,300
Rutan Exempt
Yes

At Transportation, Jennifer Bastian serves as a Technical Manager VI within Technical Salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

James Walton

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Jackson

Source-specific fields

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

James Walton is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $1,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jerel Davis

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$1,100
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate
$1,100
Rutan Exempt
No

Jerel Davis holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Elmer Risher

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,000
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,000
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Rock Island

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate
$1,000
Rutan Exempt
No

At Transportation, Elmer Risher serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Joseph Miller

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$1,000
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,000
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Warren

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Joseph Miller serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Derek Jones

Engineering Technician V/Transportation

2024 total comp
$900
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$900
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Lee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$900
Rutan Exempt
Yes

At Transportation, Derek Jones serves as a Engineering Technician V within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joseph Coble

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$800
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$800
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

At Transportation, Joseph Coble serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lakeisha Purchase

Technical Manager III/Transportation

2024 total comp
$700
Sub-department
Technical Regular
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$700
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$700
Rutan Exempt
Yes

Lakeisha Purchase holds the role of Technical Manager III at Transportation within Technical Regular. In 2024, their total compensation was $700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Depeugh

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2023 total comp
$600
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Tazewell

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Christopher Depeugh serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2023 pay totaled $600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kevin Schmid

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$600
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$600
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Mclean

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Kevin Schmid serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Monica Cimarossa

Technical Manager II/Transportation

2024 total comp
$600
Sub-department
Extra Help
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$600
Union / bargaining unit
Does Not Apply
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
TEMPORARY
Period Pay Rate
$600
Rutan Exempt
Yes

At Transportation, Monica Cimarossa serves as a Technical Manager II within Extra Help. Their 2024 pay totaled $600. Union affiliation: Does Not Apply.

John Chernis

Technical Manager III/Transportation

2024 total comp
$500
Sub-department
Extra Help
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$500
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$500
Rutan Exempt
Yes

John Chernis works as a Technical Manager III for Transportation within Extra Help. John earned $500 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Gregory Nanouski

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Gregory Nanouski holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jason Mudgett

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Jason Mudgett serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jeremy Roman

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Winnebago

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Roman holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jimmie Soto

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Jimmie Soto is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Laramie Messmore

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Vermilion

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Laramie Messmore serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Maurice Richardson

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Maurice Richardson serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Steven Everding

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Randolph

Source-specific fields

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

Steven Everding is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Earl Gettis

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

Earl Gettis works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Earl earned $400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Wendell Holder

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$400
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$400
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Alexander

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Wendell Holder serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Elizabeth Reeves

Technical Manager III/Transportation

2024 total comp
$300
Sub-department
Extra Help
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
DOES NOT APPLY
Employment Status
Full-Time
Period Pay Rate
$300
Rutan Exempt
Yes

Elizabeth Reeves works as a Technical Manager III for Transportation within Extra Help. Elizabeth earned $300 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Blair Roby

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$300
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$300
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Blair Roby works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Blair earned $300 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Charles Frieders

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Frieders is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brandon Traum

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Stephenson

Source-specific fields

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

Brandon Traum works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Brandon earned $200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Keihin Ketchum

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Keihin Ketchum is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Richard Dombrowski

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Richard Dombrowski serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Shane Miller

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Henry

Source-specific fields

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

Shane Miller holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Reginald Evans

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Reginald Evans is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

William Washington

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

William Washington holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Douglas Mcallister

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Douglas Mcallister works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Douglas earned $200 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Stephen Meinders

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Tazewell

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Stephen Meinders serves as a Highway Maintainer within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Garrycke Forrest

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Garrycke Forrest holds the role of Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sonseray Weddington-White

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$200
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Sonseray Weddington-White works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Sonseray earned $200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Bruce Still

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2025 total comp
$100
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Mclean

Source-specific fields

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

Bruce Still is a Highway Maintainer at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kyle Mense

Office Coordinator/Transportation

2025 total comp
$100
Sub-department
Non-Technical Regular
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation, Kyle Mense serves as a Office Coordinator within Non-Technical Regular. Their 2025 pay totaled $100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michael Hannemann

Highway Maintainer/Transportation

2024 total comp
$0
Sub-department
Personal Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Union / bargaining unit
Collective Bargaining
Work county
St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt
No
Employment Status
CERTIFIED
Rutan Exempt
No

Michael Hannemann works as a Highway Maintainer for Transportation within Personal Services. Michael earned $0 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.