In 1789, U.S. lawmakers made $6 a day (or what today's congressman would spend at Starbucks). This week, Patch Picks looks at local officials and their salaries. Who makes more: the senator or the school superintendent? The answer may surprise you.
Typing test. La Grange Park usually elects its village clerk, but following the death of long-time clerk W. Kerry Brunnette is seeking to fill the position. If you want a part-time job that includes attending meetings, transcribing minutes and coordinating voter registration—this might be the job is for you. Salary: $11,641.97
Note: the position in La Grange Park has been filled.
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Village people. Village managers oversee government operations
including personnel management, residential communication, information technology and legal support. According to a 2010 Patch article, La Grange Park paid its former village manager almost as much as our state legislators earn. Salary: $63,000.
South of I-80. State lawmakers, like Representative Jim Durkin, are
responsible for making laws that act on both federal and constitutional
amendments. The Illinois House of Representatives may also impeach executive and judicial officials—hey, it’s Illinois. Salary: $67,836.
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Federal case. U.S. legislators are tasked with making our country’s laws. The hefty salaries of Congressman Dan Lipinski and Senator Dick Durbin apparently reflect their hefty responsibilities. Salaries: $174,000.
Too cool for school. School superintendents attend to the general management of a school district. Western Springs School District 101 Superintendent Brian Barnhart earns $259,374 per year including pension, health care and other compensation. La Grange Highlands’ Dr. Robert Dyer’s total compensation package is $193,997. Salaries: $200,000 range.
