How much does a social service program planner make in Illinois?

Typical pay at each employer, 2025 (everyone paid).

• Department of Human Services237 people$112,100
• Department of Children and Family Services113 people$108,400
• Department on Aging27 people$80,500
• Department of Veterans Affairs5 people$105,100
• Department of Healthcare and Family Services5 people$126,200
• Department of Public Health3 people$97,400

Pay by level

Levels with 5 or more people.

• Social Service Program Planner I5 people$58,600
• Social Service Program Planner II14 people$70,450
• Social Service Program Planner III163 people$102,400
• Social Service Program Planner IV208 people$120,950

Highest-paid social service program planners, 2025

1. 1Charles WardSocial Service Program Planner IV · Department of Children and Family Services$246,400
2. 2Melissa AguilarSocial Service Program Planner IV · Department of Human Services$236,100
3. 3Lisa MassaSocial Service Program Planner IV · Department of Children and Family Services$209,900
4. 4Lynette PeguesSocial Service Program Planner IV · Department of Children and Family Services$209,400
5. 5Kimberly ThomasSocial Service Program Planner IV · Department of Human Services$199,600

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