$4 Million for Employees of the State Board of Elections

$4 Million for Employees of the State Board of Elections

by Mark Cavers In 2008, the Illinois State Board of Elections paid its 189 employees $4,157,435 in combined total wages.  The highest paid employee was the Executive Director, who made $120,825 followed by a Division Coordinator and the General Council, who made $94,673.50 and $90,621.50 respectively.  The State Board of Elections employs six division coordinators who made...

by Mark Cavers

In 2008, the Illinois State Board of Elections paid its 189 employees $4,157,435 in combined total wages.  The highest paid employee was the Executive Director, who made $120,825 followed by a Division Coordinator and the General Council, who made $94,673.50 and $90,621.50 respectively.  The State Board of Elections employs six division coordinators who made between $63,025.50 and $94,000 individually, and over $450,000 cumulatively.

You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll” and searching for “State Board of Elections” in the “Agency” section.

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