Cook County, Illinois / County Comptroller
Agency file
The County Comptroller manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.
In 2018, this agency had 34 employees with median total compensation of $19,960; the highest distinct record was $43,274.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 34 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($19,960) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $29,615 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,122. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Comptroller/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Lawrence Wilson serves as a Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 6 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $43,274.
Deputy Comptroller/County Comptroller
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John Schick works as a Deputy Comptroller for County Comptroller. Hired in 1989, they have about 29 years of service. John earned $36,410 in 2018.
Director Financial Control Rpting/County Comptroller
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Syril Thomas is a Director Financial Control Rpting at County Comptroller. Hired in 2015, they have about a year of service. 2016 total compensation came to $30,812.
Director of Financial Control IV/County Comptroller
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Shakeel Qureshi works as a Director of Financial Control IV for County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 39 years. Shakeel earned $30,369 in 2018.
Director Financial Control Rpting/County Comptroller
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Patrick King is a Director Financial Control Rpting at County Comptroller. Hired in 2017, they have about a year of service. 2018 total compensation came to $29,615.
Administrative Analyst III/County Comptroller
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Janette Wilson is a Administrative Analyst III at County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 27 years. 2018 total compensation came to $28,891.
Administrative Analyst III/County Comptroller
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Gina Taylor works as a Administrative Analyst III for County Comptroller. Hired in 2010, they have about 8 years of service. Gina earned $28,891 in 2018.
Assistant Payroll Supervisor/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Jennifer Branch Robinson serves as a Assistant Payroll Supervisor. Hired in 1999, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $27,623.
Director of Financial Control IV/County Comptroller
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Ivana Dabizljevic works as a Director of Financial Control IV for County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 18 years. Ivana earned $25,964 in 2018.
Wage Garnishment Processor III/County Comptroller
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Deirdre Williams works as a Wage Garnishment Processor III for County Comptroller. Hired in 1984, they have about 32 years of service. Deirdre earned $24,860 in 2016.
Senior Accounting Analyst/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Lillian Adarmes serves as a Senior Accounting Analyst. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 15 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $24,629.
Central Payroll Processor III/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Celeste Czajka serves as a Central Payroll Processor III. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 31 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $23,624.
Wage Garnishment Processor III/County Comptroller
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Rita Owens holds the role of Wage Garnishment Processor III at County Comptroller. They have served since 2002 (about 16 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $23,422.
Central Payment Distributor/County Comptroller
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Robert Tully is a Central Payment Distributor at County Comptroller. Hired in 1992, they have about 26 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $22,368.
Central Payroll Processor III/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Kimberly Lewis-Jennings serves as a Central Payroll Processor III. They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $22,368.
Central Payroll Processor II/County Comptroller
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Laura Drewno works as a Central Payroll Processor II for County Comptroller. They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). Laura earned $21,645 in 2018.
Capital Assets Manager/County Comptroller
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Maria Bruno holds the role of Capital Assets Manager at County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 2018, under a year. In 2018, their total compensation was $20,684.
Payroll Supervisor/County Comptroller
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Charles Thomas is a Payroll Supervisor at County Comptroller. They have served since 1991 (about 26 years). 2017 total compensation came to $20,359.
Accounts Payable Specialist II/County Comptroller
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Marla Arce is a Accounts Payable Specialist II at County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 25 years. 2018 total compensation came to $20,232.
Executive Assistant II/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Latisha Sanders serves as a Executive Assistant II. Hired in 2016, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $20,075.
Business Manager III/County Comptroller
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Syed Ali is a Business Manager III at County Comptroller. They have served since 2015 (about 3 years). 2018 total compensation came to $19,845.
Accounting Systems Analyst/County Comptroller
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Wrunda Bates is a Accounting Systems Analyst at County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 11 years. 2018 total compensation came to $19,386.
Payroll Systems Coordinator/County Comptroller
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Kimberly Johnson works as a Payroll Systems Coordinator for County Comptroller. Hired in 2012, they have about 6 years of service. Kimberly earned $18,566 in 2018.
Accts Payable Specialist III/County Comptroller
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Kimberly Walker works as a Accts Payable Specialist III for County Comptroller. Hired in 2016, they have about 2 years of service. Kimberly earned $18,566 in 2018.
Central Payroll Processor I/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Lashawn Walker serves as a Central Payroll Processor I. Hired in 2001, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $18,227.
Wage Garnishment Processor II/County Comptroller
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Carolyn Wright holds the role of Wage Garnishment Processor II at County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 39 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $17,351.
Accounting Analyst/County Comptroller
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Carolyn Smith is a Accounting Analyst at County Comptroller. Hired in 2010, they have about 8 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $17,284.
Executive Assistant II/County Comptroller
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Carla Glover works as a Executive Assistant II for County Comptroller. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 3 years. Carla earned $17,237 in 2016.
Central Payroll Processor I/County Comptroller
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Elizabeth Armstrong works as a Central Payroll Processor I for County Comptroller. Hired in 2013, they have about 5 years of service. Elizabeth earned $16,903 in 2018.
Administrative Analyst III/County Comptroller
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Michelle Evans is a Administrative Analyst III at County Comptroller. Hired in 1987, they have about 30 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $16,844.
Accounts Payable Clerk/County Comptroller
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Felecia Jones holds the role of Accounts Payable Clerk at County Comptroller. Hired in 1990, they have about 28 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $14,169.
Accounts Payable Clerk/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Cassandra Linton serves as a Accounts Payable Clerk. They have served since 1981 (about 37 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $14,169.
Accounts Payable Clerk/County Comptroller
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Sean Henry holds the role of Accounts Payable Clerk at County Comptroller. They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $14,169.
Accounts Payable Clerk/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Julia Gonzalez serves as a Accounts Payable Clerk. Hired in 1990, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,169.
Wage Garnishment Processor I/County Comptroller
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Shirley Rozell works as a Wage Garnishment Processor I for County Comptroller. Hired in 2017, they have under a year of service. Shirley earned $14,027 in 2017.
Wage Garnishment Processor I/County Comptroller
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Shirley Rozell works as a Wage Garnishment Processor I for County Comptroller. They have served since 2017 (about a year). Shirley earned $14,027 in 2018.
General Ledger Specialist/County Comptroller
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At County Comptroller, Elizabeth Mcdowell Massey serves as a General Ledger Specialist. They have served since 1989 (about 29 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $12,122.
Payroll Supervisor/County Comptroller
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Latisha Ware is a Payroll Supervisor at County Comptroller. They have served since 2017 (about a year). 2018 total compensation came to $10,605.
Payroll Supervisor/County Comptroller
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Latisha Ware holds the role of Payroll Supervisor at County Comptroller. They have served since 2017 (under a year). In 2017, their total compensation was $8,820.
Accounts Payable Coordinator/County Comptroller
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Christine Lo is a Accounts Payable Coordinator at County Comptroller. Hired in 2018, they have under a year of service. 2018 total compensation came to $8,518.