Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Child Welfare Specialist
Heather Smith M in 2025 was employed at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and had an annual salary of $93,356, according to public records. This salary was 1 percent higher than the average and 2 percent higher than the median salary in Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services records show Heather Smith M held job of Child Welfare Specialist from 2020 to 2025.
According to the public records employee's salary increased by $8,630 from 2024 to 2025, which is a 10.2 percent rise. Since 2020, the salary has increased by $27,356, a total rise of 41.5 percent.
| Year | 2025 |
| Full Name | Heather Smith M |
| Job Title | Child Welfare Specialist |
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| State | Illinois |
| Employer | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
| Annual Wage | $93,356 |
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| Employer Name | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
| Year | 2025 |
| Number of Employees | 4,240 |
| Average Annual Wage | $92,580 |
| Median Annual Wage | $91,569 |
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