Elevator Operators on the State Payroll

In 2008, there were two elevator operators on the state payroll receiving approximately $40K per year in wages.

by Amanda Griffin-Johnson

Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that in 2008, there were two elevator operators working for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. CMS spent $80,024 total in wages for the operators with each receiving approximately $40,000. According to pay scale documents on the CMS website, elevator operators received $18.75/hour and $3,262.74/month in 2008. The hourly rate increased to $19.80 in 2009 and to $20.20 in 2010. This is wage information only and does not include employee benefits.

To find this information on the IllinoisOpenGov site, go to “Payroll” and search for “elevator operator” in the “Position” field. To download the information, click on the CSV or Excel icon below the search results.