Illinois Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
Derek Melson S in 2024 was employed at Illinois Department of Corrections and had an annual salary of $81,482, according to public records. This salary was 8 percent lower than the average and 8 percent lower than the median salary in Illinois Department of Corrections.
Illinois Department of Corrections records show Derek Melson S held job of Corrections from 2021 to 2025.
In year 2024 Derek Melson's salary was 1 percent lower than average Correctional Officer salary in the state of Illinois.
According to the public records employee's salary increased by $17,482 from 2022 to 2023, which is a 27.3 percent rise. Since 2021, the salary has increased by $64,382, a total rise of 376.5 percent.
| Year | 2024 |
| Full Name | Derek Melson S |
| Job Title | Correctional Officer |
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| State | Illinois |
| Employer | Illinois Department of Corrections |
| Annual Wage | $81,482 |
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| Employer Name | Illinois Department of Corrections |
| Year | 2024 |
| Number of Employees | 11,954 |
| Average Annual Wage | $88,732 |
| Median Annual Wage | $88,545 |
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