Almost $20 Million in Wages at the Illinois Commerce Commission
In 2008, 32 employees at the Illinois Commerce Commission made over $100,000 in wages alone.
by Mark Cavers
In 2008, the Illinois Commerce Commission spent $19,964,160.56 on wages for the 297 employees working there. 32 employees of the ICC made over $100,000 each, and the highest paid employee, the bureau chief, made $135,905. Employees who made over $100,000 ranged from railroad safety specialist, to managers, to policy analysts.
The mission of the Illinois Commerce Commission is to ensure an “appropriate balance between the interest of consumers and existing and emerging service providers” in the public utilities sector.
You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll” and searching for “Illinois Commerce Commission” in the “Agency” Section.