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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 5
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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Jessica Katlin is a Guardian Ad Litem I at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 3 years. 2018 total compensation came to $16,606.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Jennifer Davis serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Hired in 2000, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $16,411.
Law Clerk I/Public Guardian
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Kimberly Gardner-Brown holds the role of Law Clerk I at Public Guardian. They have served since 2000 (about 18 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $16,404.
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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Erica Helland holds the role of Guardian Ad Litem I at Public Guardian. They have served since 2011 (about 7 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $16,328.
Guardian Ad Litem II/Public Guardian
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Noel Sullivan holds the role of Guardian Ad Litem II at Public Guardian. Hired in 2015, they have about 3 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,142.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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Patrice Rhymes holds the role of Stenographer V at Public Guardian. They have served since 1994 (about 24 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $16,050.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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Peggy Patch holds the role of Stenographer V at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 24 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,050.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Frank Tronco serves as a Stenographer V. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 24 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $16,050.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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Irma Ruiz-Carabez works as a Stenographer V for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 21 years. Irma earned $16,050 in 2018.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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Ruby Brown works as a Stenographer V for Public Guardian. They have served since 1993 (about 25 years). Ruby earned $16,043 in 2018.
Accountant II/Public Guardian
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Glenda Harper-O'Neal is a Accountant II at Public Guardian. They have served since 1995 (about 23 years). 2018 total compensation came to $16,029.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Guardian
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Darrick Counts works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 12 years. Darrick earned $16,009 in 2018.
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Stefanie Franc serves as a Guardian Ad Litem I. Hired in 2013, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,894.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Guardian
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Carmella Tate is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Guardian. Hired in 2003, they have about 15 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $15,887.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Michelle Phipps serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Hired in 2008, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,581.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Guardian
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Estany Rivera holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Public Guardian. They have served since 2009 (about 9 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $15,581.
Investigator I/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Margaret Ausland serves as a Investigator I. Hired in 2008, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,581.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Guardian
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Jeanette Tolbert holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Public Guardian. They have served since 2015 (about 3 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $15,430.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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Arlene Richard works as a Stenographer V for Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 19 years. Arlene earned $15,287 in 2018.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Derrick Holmes serves as a Stenographer V. Hired in 1998, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,287.
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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Katherine Eller is a Guardian Ad Litem I at Public Guardian. They have served since 2016 (about 2 years). 2018 total compensation came to $15,273.
Guardian Ad Litem II/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Jennifer Walters serves as a Guardian Ad Litem II. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 12 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,174.
Court Coordinator II/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Monique Brown serves as a Court Coordinator II. Hired in 2014, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,053.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Nandilay Walker serves as a Stenographer V. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 16 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,911.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Guardian
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Real Mason works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Guardian. Hired in 2006, they have about 12 years of service. Real earned $14,759 in 2018.
Caseworker II Public Grdian/Public Guardian
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Lilliana Craft is a Caseworker II Public Grdian at Public Guardian. They have served since 2016 (about 2 years). 2018 total compensation came to $14,703.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Johnny Blackwell serves as a Stenographer V. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 8 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,506.
Business Manager I/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Jessica Garcia serves as a Business Manager I. They have served since 2013 (about 5 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $14,360.
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Matthew Matkowski serves as a Guardian Ad Litem I. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 11 years. Their 2016 pay totaled $14,340.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Guardian
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Shamone Armstrong is a Administrative Assistant I at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 16 years. 2018 total compensation came to $14,260.
Computer Operator V/Public Guardian
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Janet Budney holds the role of Computer Operator V at Public Guardian. Hired in 1993, they have about 25 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $14,095.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Guardian
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Lisa Garcia works as a Administrative Assistant I for Public Guardian. Hired in 2003, they have about 15 years of service. Lisa earned $13,924 in 2018.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Guardian
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Kyle Knepp holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 14 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $13,893.
Guardian Ad Litem II/Public Guardian
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Sarah Coffman holds the role of Guardian Ad Litem II at Public Guardian. They have served since 2002 (about 16 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $13,694.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Guardian
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Melvin Rudolph is a Administrative Assistant I at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 15 years. 2018 total compensation came to $13,551.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Guardian
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Robert Ward holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 8 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $13,121.
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Thomas Mulcrone serves as a Guardian Ad Litem I. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 6 years. Their 2016 pay totaled $12,923.
Stenographer V/Public Guardian
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Veronica O'Brenski is a Stenographer V at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 3 years. 2018 total compensation came to $12,809.
Guardian Ad Litem I/Public Guardian
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At Public Guardian, Elizabeth Gresk serves as a Guardian Ad Litem I. Hired in 2014, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $12,809.
Guardian Ad Litem II/Public Guardian
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Abigail Van Zoeren is a Guardian Ad Litem II at Public Guardian. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 12 years. 2018 total compensation came to $12,661.