Cook County, Illinois / Public Guardian
Agency file
The Public Guardian is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2018, this agency had 206 employees with median total compensation of $21,000; the highest distinct record was $36,914.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 206 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,000) — 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 $30,487 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $14,360. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4.6M — | 229 — | $19,448 — |
| 2017 | $4.5M ▼ 2.1% | 217 ▼ 5.2% | $20,655 ▲ 6.2% |
| 2018 | $4.4M ▼ 2.9% | 206 ▼ 5.1% | $21,000 ▲ 1.7% |
Record list
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Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Tasha Anchondo works as a Caseworker III Public Grdian for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 23 years. Tasha earned $22,598 in 2018.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Tonya Lenoir serves as a Caseworker III Public Grdian. They have served since 1992 (about 26 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $22,592.
Guardian Ad Litem II/Public Guardian
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Bradley Van Zoeren is a Guardian Ad Litem II at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 12 years. 2018 total compensation came to $22,290.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Nicole Goss-Smith holds the role of Caseworker III Public Grdian at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 13 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $22,214.
Homecare Coordinator-Pub Guard/Public Guardian
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Sara Huettl is a Homecare Coordinator-Pub Guard at Public Guardian. They have served since 2009 (about 9 years). 2018 total compensation came to $22,152.
Caseworker II Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Richard Gasik works as a Caseworker II Public Grdian for Public Guardian. Hired in 1998, they have about 20 years of service. Richard earned $22,129 in 2018.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Elizabeth Shirley works as a Caseworker III Public Grdian for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 20 years. Elizabeth earned $22,039 in 2018.
Casework Supervisor/Pub Guard/Public Guardian
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Anne Wawczak works as a Casework Supervisor/Pub Guard for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 23 years. Anne earned $22,037 in 2018.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Lisa Mombo holds the role of Caseworker III Public Grdian at Public Guardian. They have served since 1998 (about 20 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $22,035.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Daniel Salgado works as a Caseworker III Public Grdian for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 21 years. Daniel earned $21,993 in 2018.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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June Virgo works as a Caseworker III Public Grdian for Public Guardian. Hired in 1999, they have about 19 years of service. June earned $21,818 in 2018.
Guardian Ad Litem II/Public Guardian
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Alison Tobias holds the role of Guardian Ad Litem II at Public Guardian. They have served since 2004 (about 14 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $21,763.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Kathy Collins works as a Caseworker III Public Grdian for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 28 years. Kathy earned $21,670 in 2018.
Court Coordinator II/Public Guardian
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Debra Gasich works as a Court Coordinator II for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 22 years. Debra earned $21,581 in 2018.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Mahder Agdubai holds the role of Caseworker III Public Grdian at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 15 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $21,459.
Court Coordinator II/Public Guardian
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Paul Hollins works as a Court Coordinator II for Public Guardian. They have served since 1992 (about 26 years). Paul earned $21,371 in 2018.
Court Coordinator II/Public Guardian
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Koren Rogers holds the role of Court Coordinator II at Public Guardian. Hired in 1995, they have about 23 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $21,371.
Caseworker III Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Monique Bell serves as a Caseworker III Public Grdian. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 13 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $21,328.