Job-title file

Cook I

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

26 employees hold this title in Veterans' Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $42,350, below the department median of $66,500.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $42,350
Agency median: $66,500
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,600$68,350+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 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

Cook I is held in 2 Illinois departments. In Veterans' Affairs, the median of $42,350 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Services

$39,600 · 47

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

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Cook beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 20 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $48,700 ranks #6 of 20. See Cook across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$121,457 · 38

Los Angeles County

$106,337 · 8

Massachusetts

$56,973 · 108

New York Public Authorities

$52,186 · 18

New York City

$51,280 · 94

Minnesota

$47,360 · 113

Chicago Public Schools

$46,984 · 300

Texas

$42,923 · 368

Median total compensation for comparable Cookroles 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

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Jeremy Smith

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$73,600

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Smith holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Alexis Repsel

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$63,100

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Alexis Repsel holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jonathan Guimond

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$62,500

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Jonathan Guimond works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. Jonathan earned $62,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brian Fish

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$57,400

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Brian Fish serves as a Cook I within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

John Feehan

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$55,100

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

John Feehan holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Horton

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$55,100

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Horton holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lisa Colboth

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$54,900

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Lisa Colboth holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Casey Ponder

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$53,700

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Casey Ponder works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Casey earned $53,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Mace

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$52,300

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Mace works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Michael earned $52,300 in 2024. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Braden Hunter

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$48,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Braden Hunter serves as a Cook I within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cody Marcukaitis

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$48,400

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Cody Marcukaitis holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Ashley Oenning

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$47,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Oenning works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Ashley earned $47,500 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Maria Lingle

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$43,900

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Maria Lingle serves as a Cook I within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Danielle Wise

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$40,800

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Danielle Wise serves as a Cook I within Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Alan Sparrow

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Alan Sparrow works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Alan earned $40,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Spilker

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,700

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $1,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Anthony Spilker serves as a Cook I within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jamie Myers

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$34,700

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jamie Myers works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. Jamie earned $34,700 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tasha Mcclure

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$27,300

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Tasha Mcclure holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. In 2024, their total compensation was $27,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Samantha Tappe

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$26,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Samantha Tappe works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Samantha earned $26,500 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Cynthia Hockenberry

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$25,800

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Cynthia Hockenberry holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Daniel Nicholson

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$17,200

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Daniel Nicholson serves as a Cook I within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Boyd

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$16,800

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Boyd is a Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. 2023 total compensation came to $16,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Nicole Saxbury

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$12,600

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Nicole Saxbury serves as a Cook I within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Wesley Powell

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$11,300

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Wesley Powell works as a Cook I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Wesley earned $11,300 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kristin Barrett

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$4,500

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Kristin Barrett holds the role of Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Nancy Cryan

Cook I/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$1,600

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Nancy Cryan is a Cook I at Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. 2023 total compensation came to $1,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.