Illinois / Veterans' Affairs / Public Service Administrator

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Public Service Administrator

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

51 employees hold this title in Veterans' Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $97,300, above the department median of $66,500.

Employees: 51
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $97,300
Agency median: $66,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,300$120,500+

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

How total compensation varies among the 51 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

Public Service Administrator is held in 47 Illinois departments. In Veterans' Affairs, the median of $97,300 ranks #32 of 47.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Property Tax Appeal Board

$130,550 · 2

Public Health

$127,000 · 213

Il Educat Labor Relations Bd

$125,400 · 3

Innovation and Technology

$124,100 · 128

Juvenile Justice

$119,800 · 30

Il Independent Tax Tribunal

$116,500 · 1

Capital Development Board

$116,100 · 1

Il Law Enforce Train & Stds Bd

$115,600 · 7

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$113,800 · 9

State Lottery

$113,200 · 6

Human Rights

$113,100 · 8

Human Services

$111,800 · 475

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amy Green

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$102,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Green is a Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $102,500. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Jennifer Cassens

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$102,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Jennifer Cassens serves as a Public Service Administrator within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,500. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Thankamma Kuriakose

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$101,400

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Thankamma Kuriakose works as a Public Service Administrator for Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. Thankamma earned $101,400 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Anthony Barnett

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$101,300

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Anthony Barnett works as a Public Service Administrator for Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. Anthony earned $101,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Alicia Harris

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$98,100

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Alicia Harris is a Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. 2023 total compensation came to $98,100. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Kimberly Yantis

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$97,800

Sub-department: Veterans Service Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kimberly Yantis is a Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Veterans Service Office. 2025 total compensation came to $97,800. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Maria Reed

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Maria Reed works as a Public Service Administrator for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Maria earned $97,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kenneth Bonner

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Veterans Service Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Kenneth Bonner works as a Public Service Administrator for Veterans' Affairs within Veterans Service Office. Kenneth earned $97,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Melissa Beckford

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$97,300

Sub-department: Veterans Service Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,300
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Stephenson

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Melissa Beckford serves as a Public Service Administrator within Veterans Service Office. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,300. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.