Cook County, Illinois / Recorder of Deeds
Agency file
The Recorder of Deeds is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2018, this agency had 130 employees with median total compensation of $13,486; the highest distinct record was $38,984.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 130 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($13,486) — 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 $25,253 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,725. 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 | $2.5M — | 166 — | $13,054 — |
| 2017 | $2.2M ▼ 10.9% | 156 ▼ 6.0% | $13,227 ▲ 1.3% |
| 2018 | $2M ▼ 9.3% | 130 ▼ 16.7% | $13,486 ▲ 2.0% |
Record list
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Investigator II/Recorder of Deeds
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Alvino Garcia is a Investigator II at Recorder of Deeds. They have served since 2017 (about a year). 2018 total compensation came to $14,180.
Clerk V/Recorder of Deeds
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At Recorder of Deeds, Denise Bates serves as a Clerk V. Hired in 1997, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,169.
Real Estate Indexer I/Recorder of Deeds
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At Recorder of Deeds, Patricia Ballard serves as a Real Estate Indexer I. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 28 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,169.
Real Estate Indexer I/Recorder of Deeds
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At Recorder of Deeds, Malik Strowhorn serves as a Real Estate Indexer I. They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $14,095.
Cashier II Recorder/Recorder of Deeds
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Marilou Alvizu is a Cashier II Recorder at Recorder of Deeds. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 19 years. 2018 total compensation came to $13,773.
Real Estate Indexer I/Recorder of Deeds
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At Recorder of Deeds, Betty Williams serves as a Real Estate Indexer I. Hired in 1999, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $13,751.
Cashier II Recorder/Recorder of Deeds
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Katrina Butler is a Cashier II Recorder at Recorder of Deeds. Hired in 1999, they have about 19 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $13,748.
Cashier II Recorder/Recorder of Deeds
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Irene Graham is a Cashier II Recorder at Recorder of Deeds. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 20 years. 2018 total compensation came to $13,743.
Cashier II Recorder/Recorder of Deeds
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Joseph Dukes works as a Cashier II Recorder for Recorder of Deeds. Hired in 1998, they have about 20 years of service. Joseph earned $13,729 in 2018.
Real Estate Indexer I/Recorder of Deeds
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Gwendolyn Johnson holds the role of Real Estate Indexer I at Recorder of Deeds. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 19 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $13,672.
Cashier II Recorder/Recorder of Deeds
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Denise Wilson holds the role of Cashier II Recorder at Recorder of Deeds. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 15 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $13,615.
Clerk V-Cnty Clk/Rod/Sheriff/Recorder of Deeds
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Priscilla Bennett is a Clerk V-Cnty Clk/Rod/Sheriff at Recorder of Deeds. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 16 years. 2018 total compensation came to $13,611.
Cashier III Recorder/Recorder of Deeds
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Ja'Mese Pleasant works as a Cashier III Recorder for Recorder of Deeds. Hired in 1989, they have about 29 years of service. Ja'Mese earned $13,360 in 2018.
Real Estate Indexer I/Recorder of Deeds
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Antoinette Arnold is a Real Estate Indexer I at Recorder of Deeds. They have served since 2002 (about 16 years). 2018 total compensation came to $13,257.
Clerk V/Recorder of Deeds
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Nicholas Yurczak is a Clerk V at Recorder of Deeds. Hired in 1988, they have about 30 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $13,227.
Clerk V/Recorder of Deeds
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Jan Hyde works as a Clerk V for Recorder of Deeds. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 26 years. Jan earned $13,223 in 2018.
Clerk V/Recorder of Deeds
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At Recorder of Deeds, John Caffey Jr serves as a Clerk V. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 23 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $13,218.