Illinois / Veterans' Affairs

Agency file

Veterans' Affairs

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

The Veterans' Affairs serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2025, this agency had 860 employees with median total compensation of $66,500; the highest distinct record was $249,100.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $65.7M
Employees: 860
Median total: $66,500
Highest record: $249,100

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$2,100$164,500+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 860 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,500) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $76,393 (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

$34,700

$52,100

$66,500

$101,300

$131,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $131,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $34,700. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert

201 · $63,300

Registered Nurse II

143 · $127,000

Support Service Worker

112 · $48,350

Veterans Service Officer

34 · $65,900

Public Service Administrator

33 · $103,500

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$58.6M —	980 —	$55,250 —
2024	$64.4M ▲ 9.9%	945 ▼ 3.6%	$60,800 ▲ 10.0%
2025	$65.7M ▲ 2.0%	860 ▼ 9.0%	$66,500 ▲ 9.4%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Erin Reilly

Registered Nurse I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$96,600

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Erin Reilly works as a Registered Nurse I for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Erin earned $96,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michele Hogan

Licensed Practical Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$96,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Michele Hogan holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Troy Culbertson

Senior Public Service Administr/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$96,500

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $800
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Troy Culbertson works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Troy earned $96,500 in 2023. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

John Wellman

Electrician/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$96,100

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

John Wellman works as a Electrician for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. John earned $96,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Deana Oitker

Registered Nurse I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$96,000

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Deana Oitker works as a Registered Nurse I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Deana earned $96,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Reachal Chege

Licensed Practical Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$95,500

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Reachal Chege works as a Licensed Practical Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. Reachal earned $95,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rhonda Boudreau

Human Resources Specialist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$95,500

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Rhonda Boudreau serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,500. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Karyl Adams

Vets Nursing Assistant Certified/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$95,400

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Karyl Adams serves as a Vets Nursing Assistant Certified within Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sylvanee Clayton

Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$95,000

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Sylvanee Clayton works as a Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Sylvanee earned $95,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Katherine Muller

Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$94,900

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Katherine Muller holds the role of Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lourdes Pacourek

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$94,500

Sub-department: Chicago Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Lourdes Pacourek works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Home Fund. Lourdes earned $94,500 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Teresa Menendez

Human Resources Specialist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Teresa Menendez is a Human Resources Specialist at Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. 2025 total compensation came to $94,400. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Melissa Campbell

Dietary Manager II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

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

Melissa Campbell works as a Dietary Manager II for Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Home Fund. Melissa earned $93,600 in 2025. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Janine Arriola

Veterans Educational Specialist/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$93,600

Sub-department: State Approving Agency
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Janine Arriola serves as a Veterans Educational Specialist within State Approving Agency. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Judith Macfarlane

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$93,400

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Judith Macfarlane is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $93,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kirstin Miller

Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$93,100

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Kirstin Miller works as a Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Grf. Kirstin earned $93,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Chauncie Greer

Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$93,000

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Chauncie Greer holds the role of Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Leena Zachariah

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$93,000

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Leena Zachariah works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. Leena earned $93,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Beashebba Vance

Vets Nursing Assistant Certified/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,800

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Beashebba Vance is a Vets Nursing Assistant Certified at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2024 total compensation came to $92,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Joshua Smith

Human Resources Representative/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$92,500

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Logan

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Smith works as a Human Resources Representative for Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. Joshua earned $92,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Robyn Welty

Licensed Practical Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$92,200

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Robyn Welty is a Licensed Practical Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $92,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Harris

Vets Nursing Assistant Certified/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,000

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Michelle Harris is a Vets Nursing Assistant Certified at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2024 total compensation came to $92,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michael Orrill

Vets Nursing Assistant Certified/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$92,000

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $92,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Orrill is a Vets Nursing Assistant Certified at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. 2024 total compensation came to $92,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Valencia Brown

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$91,700

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Valencia Brown holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,700. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Nisha Mani

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$91,500

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Nisha Mani holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,500. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Zachary Grattan

Administrative Assistant I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$91,300

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

Zachary Grattan is a Administrative Assistant I at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $91,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sherry Pankey

Vets Nursing Assistant Certified/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$91,100

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

Sherry Pankey is a Vets Nursing Assistant Certified at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2024 total compensation came to $91,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Todd Breuer

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$91,100

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Todd Breuer serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tyler Streeter

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$91,000

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Tyler Streeter serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Leone

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2023 total comp

$90,800

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,800
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

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

At Veterans' Affairs, Kelly Leone serves as a Public Service Administrator within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,800. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Chauncie Greer

Vets Nursing Assistant Certified/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$90,800

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Chauncie Greer is a Vets Nursing Assistant Certified at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2024 total compensation came to $90,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Emily Kipley

Registered Nurse I/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$90,800

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Emily Kipley works as a Registered Nurse I for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Emily earned $90,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Thomas Harris

Security Officer/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$90,400

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Thomas Harris works as a Security Officer for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. Thomas earned $90,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Nancy Torres-Marquez

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$90,300

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Nancy Torres-Marquez works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Nancy earned $90,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.