Illinois Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
Derek Melson S in 2025 was employed at Illinois Department of Corrections and had an annual salary of $89,248, according to public records. This salary was 2 percent lower than the average and 2 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 2025 Derek Melson's salary was 8 percent higher than average Correctional Officer salary in the state of Illinois.
According to the public records employee's salary increased by $7,766 from 2024 to 2025, which is a 9.5 percent rise. Since 2021, the salary has increased by $72,148, a total rise of 421.9 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Derek Melson S |
| Job Title | Correctional Officer |
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| State | Illinois |
| Employer | Illinois Department of Corrections |
| Annual Wage | $89,248 |
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| Employer Name | Illinois Department of Corrections |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 13,135 |
| Average Annual Wage | $90,879 |
| Median Annual Wage | $90,899 |
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