2025 pay · Illinois state agencies, boards, commissions, the courts and the legislature paid through the Comptroller; Town of Normal departments
How much do Illinois public employees make?
$51,700typical pay in 2025 for Illinois state government employees
$20,300 – $94,500what most people earned
Official pay records for 127,053 people at 96 employers.
✓ Official data from Illinois Comptroller · latest release · illinoiscomptroller.gov ↗✓ Official data from Town of Normal · latest release · normalil.gov ↗
Pay by employer
Typical pay counts everyone paid during 2025. Poll workers and other short, seasonal roles (typical pay under $5,000) are listed last. Select an employer for jobs, names and more.
- Department of Human Services62,132 people$27,400
- Department of Corrections13,030 people$91,300
- Department of Transportation7,307 people$90,700
- Secretary of State5,195 people$48,200
- Department of Children and Family Services4,248 people$91,550
- Department of State Police3,043 people$123,000
- Department of Healthcare and Family Services2,055 people$79,600
- Department of Central Management Services1,913 people$6,000
- Department of Natural Resources1,888 people$66,000
- Courts1,834 people$238,100
- Department of Public Health1,575 people$101,000
- Department of Veterans Affairs1,549 people$62,600
- Department of Innovation and Technology1,494 people$110,100
- Department of Revenue1,484 people$77,900
- State Toll Highway Authority1,361 people$88,900
- Department of Employment Security1,233 people$82,500
- Attorney General1,203 people$87,000
- Department of Agriculture1,078 people$17,250
- Environmental Protection Agency914 people$78,300
- Department of Juvenile Justice894 people$99,250
- Senate701 people$26,400
- State Board of Education633 people$79,800
- Court Reporters608 people$88,350
- House of Representatives (A)593 people$14,900
- Department of Financial and Professional Regulation566 people$83,150
- Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity485 people$94,000
- Department of Military Affairs409 people$61,300
- State Officers and General Assembly386 people$108,500
- Town of Normal377 people$97,024
- Mathematics and Science Academy339 people$43,500
- Department of Insurance327 people$79,000
- Office of Statewide Pretrial Services327 people$65,100
- State Appellate Defender316 people$88,400
- Office of the Comptroller300 people$76,750
- Student Assistance Commission297 people$49,500
- Teachers' Retirement System294 people$81,100
- Commerce Commission290 people$105,900
- Emergency Management Agency268 people$89,550
- Gaming Board254 people$107,250
- State Treasurer239 people$76,600
- Department on Aging199 people$89,700
- Criminal Justice Information Authority196 people$79,950
- Office of the State Fire Marshal192 people$99,400
- Capital Development Board180 people$100,650
- Lottery175 people$77,500
- State Employees' Retirement System175 people$53,400
- Department of Human Rights175 people$72,000
- Governor's Office150 people$71,000
- Guardianship and Advocacy Commission142 people$96,150
- Workers' Compensation Commission142 people$101,100
- House of Representatives (C)135 people$51,900
- House of Representatives (B)133 people$49,000
- Department of Labor128 people$82,750
- State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor107 people$116,600
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum100 people$73,250
- Office of the Auditor General91 people$70,400
- Executive Ethics Commission89 people$100,900
- Office of the Executive Inspector General84 people$93,400
- State Board of Elections78 people$95,200
- Community College Board73 people$68,100
- Governor's Office of Management and Budget66 people$81,200
- Power Agency59 people$83,800
- Board of Higher Education59 people$74,900
- Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board57 people$100,200
- Liquor Control Commission55 people$81,100
- Property Tax Appeal Board49 people$91,800
- Prisoner Review Board44 people$51,350
- Human Rights Commission40 people$93,500
- Legislative Information System36 people$89,650
- Court of Claims33 people$45,000
- Commission on Equity and Inclusion33 people$97,300
- Legislative Reference Bureau32 people$79,500
- Racing Board31 people$46,300
- Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability30 people$64,900
- Department of Early Childhood29 people$110,100
- Lieutenant Governor's Office28 people$84,600
- Legislative Printing Unit26 people$66,350
- Arts Council21 people$94,800
- State Universities Civil Service Merit Board18 people$48,100
- Labor Relations Board15 people$97,300
- Educational Labor Relations Board15 people$85,500
- State Board of Investment14 people$111,400
- Judges' Retirement System12 people$153,000
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules10 people$79,450
- Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission8 people$80,250
- Council on Developmental Disabilities7 people$97,600
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission7 people$93,200
- Office of the Architect of the Capitol6 people$79,200
- Procurement Policy Board5 people$67,600
- Judicial Inquiry Board5 people$77,100
- Office of the Legislative Inspector General4 people$123,300
- Legislative Audit Commission4 people$70,100
- Civil Service Commission4 people$99,900
- Tax Tribunal3 people$219,800
- State Police Merit Board3 people$108,700
- Courts Commission2 people$115,000
No employers match.
Pay by type of employer
Typical pay for everyone paid, grouped by the kind of employer. Select a type to see each employer.
State agencies by what they do
- State social services agencies66,728 people · 5 agencies$29,300
- State prisons and corrections13,968 people · 3 agencies$91,500
- Governor's and statewide elected offices5,546 people · 5 agencies$49,000
- State police and public safety4,168 people · 7 agencies$109,500
- State environment and natural resources agencies3,939 people · 4 agencies$65,600
- State health agencies3,637 people · 3 agencies$88,100
- State administration and technology agencies3,602 people · 6 agencies$81,600
- State revenue and finance agencies2,902 people · 12 agencies$77,300
- State legislature2,090 people · 12 agencies$45,400
- State courts and legal offices1,968 people · 7 agencies$83,100
- State regulation and licensing agencies1,601 people · 7 agencies$90,900
- State education agencies1,548 people · 8 agencies$70,300
- State labor and workforce agencies1,533 people · 5 agencies$83,800
What stands out in Illinois
Employers whose pay looks different from others like them, with the comparison spelled out.
Current pay rates
City of Chicago and Chicago Transit Authority publish the pay rate of everyone on the current employee list: a yearly salary or an hourly wage. That is what the job pays today, not what someone was paid over a year.
| Employer | Typical salary | Typical hourly |
|---|---|---|
| City of Chicago32,212 people | $115,15824,905 salaried | $50.237,307 hourly |
| Chicago Transit Authority11,306 people | $117,9461,237 salaried | $44.3910,069 hourly |
Most common jobs
Typical pay for each job in Illinois, 2025. Select a job to see where people do it and how pay varies.
- Domestic Worker45,207 people$20,400
- Correctional Officer5,733 people · 2 employers$82,200
- Public Service Administrator4,004 people · 49 employers$121,150
- Highway Maintainer3,433 people · 2 employers$44,000
- Human Services Caseworker3,365 people · 4 employers$74,300
- Mental Health Technician2,681 people$74,700
- Senior Public Service Admin2,150 people · 51 employers$136,500
- Contractual Worker1,972 people · 48 employers$10,500
- Public Service Representative1,431 people$46,700
- Office Associate1,170 people · 40 employers$49,000
- Correctional Sergeant1,137 people$109,200
- Registered Nurse1,135 people · 5 employers$118,600
- Administrative Assistant1,081 people · 54 employers$76,600
- Civil Engineer968 people · 2 employers$114,000
- Security Therapy Aide931 people · 2 employers$85,300
- Child Welfare Specialist924 people · 2 employers$87,100
- Engineering Technician862 people · 7 employers$89,100
- Office Coordinator839 people · 37 employers$53,200
- Information Systems Analyst818 people · 13 employers$121,200
- Child Protection Specialist734 people$93,200
- Support Service Worker704 people · 3 employers$48,700
- Correctional Lieutenant703 people · 2 employers$126,100
- Mental Health Technician Trainee627 people$26,200
- Trooper First Class621 people$118,100
No jobs match.
Pay by job group
Typical pay for related jobs grouped together, such as police, fire and security. Select a group to see each job.
- Police, fire and security11,130 people · 39 jobs$93,000
- Social work and counseling9,443 people · 38 jobs$82,300
- Office and administrative support8,635 people · 45 jobs$52,500
- Managers8,099 people · 40 jobs$121,400
- Healthcare support4,592 people · 7 jobs$73,100
- Construction and trades4,296 people · 15 jobs$85,800
- Business and finance jobs3,745 people · 55 jobs$80,000
- Engineers and architects2,337 people · 10 jobs$97,200
- Doctors, nurses and health professionals2,157 people · 13 jobs$115,700
- Legal jobs2,092 people · 24 jobs$134,600
- Computer and IT jobs1,342 people · 14 jobs$103,750
- Science jobs805 people · 11 jobs$93,500
- Arts, media and sports594 people · 6 jobs$85,050
- Maintenance and repair400 people · 6 jobs$96,250
- Cleaning and grounds217 people · 5 jobs$68,800
Highest paid in Illinois state government, 2025
- 1James SmithHighway Maintainer · Department of Transportation$562,200
- 2Luciano PaniciJudge Circuit Court · Courts$488,100
- 3Kevin JohnsonCorrectional Lieutenant · Department of Corrections$473,100
- 4Maria MartinezHuman Services Caseworker · Department of Human Services$470,500
- 5Michael JohnsonCorrectional Sergeant · Department of Corrections$442,800
- 6Jason DavisPlumber · Department of Corrections$432,500
- 7Maria PerezHuman Services Casework Manager · Department of Human Services$401,500
- 8Seema KhanPhysician Specialist Option B · Department of Human Services$392,900
- 9Ghiane JonesDeputy Chief Investment Officer · Teachers' Retirement System$384,800
- 10Arron HalfordCorr Food Service Supervisor II · Department of Corrections$379,800
Highest paid in Town of Normal, 2025
- 1Pamela S ReeceCity Manager · Town of Normal$250,700
- 2Brian D DayAssistant City Manager · Town of Normal$216,467
- 3Andrew J HuhnDirector of Finance · Town of Normal$194,593
- 4Stephen A PetrilliPolice Chief · Town of Normal$187,711
- 5Ryan L OttoDirector of Public Works · Town of Normal$187,711
- 6Jennifer A KeigherAssistant City Manager · Town of Normal$182,538
- 7Doug G DameryDirector of Parks and Recreation · Town of Normal$179,391
- 8Michael E HumerFire Chief · Town of Normal$177,077
- 9Elizabeth S WhismanCultural Arts Director/Cdm Ed · Town of Normal$172,641
- 10John I BurkhartDirector of Water · Town of Normal$172,641
Where this data comes from
Illinois Office of the Comptroller
Years we cover: 2024–2025 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: illinoiscomptroller.gov ↗
Town of Normal, IL (Town GIS open data)
Years we cover: 2022–2025 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: normalil.gov ↗
City of Chicago
Current pay rates
Pay rates on the current employee list · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: chicago.gov ↗
Chicago Transit Authority
Current pay rates
Pay rates on the current employee list · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: transitchicago.com ↗
Common questions
Are public employee salaries public in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois Office of the Comptroller and Town of Normal, IL (Town GIS open data) publish public employee pay records. We collect them, add context, and link to the agency's official website.
How often is this updated?
Illinois Comptroller: the next update is expected in early 2027. Town of Normal: the next update is expected later in 2027.
Why can't I find someone?
We only cover the employers listed on this page. Some agencies withhold names for safety reasons (for example certain public-safety staff); those people count in the totals but are never named. Names are listed on each employer's page.