Cook County, Illinois / States Attorney
Agency file
The States Attorney is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2018, this agency had 1,127 employees with median total compensation of $19,386; the highest distinct record was $52,909.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 1,127 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($19,386) — 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 $33,890 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,173. 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 29
Investigator II Sa/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Brian Lee serves as a Investigator II Sa. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 4 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,372.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Matthew Kaminski works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. Hired in 2015, they have about 2 years of service. Matthew earned $11,352 in 2017.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Samantha Lemke works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. Hired in 2013, they have about 4 years of service. Samantha earned $11,335 in 2017.
Investigator II Sa/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Roger O'Brien serves as a Investigator II Sa. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 12 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $11,317.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Meta Brown serves as a Assistant State's Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2018, under a year. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,300.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Tracy Newell-Davis holds the role of Clerk V at States Attorney. They have served since 2014 (about 4 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $11,275.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Daniel Weiss serves as a Assistant State's Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 30 years. Their 2016 pay totaled $11,223.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Sherie Dedore works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 30 years. Sherie earned $11,223 in 2016.
Victim Witness Coordinator II/States Attorney
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Lynn Quereapa works as a Victim Witness Coordinator II for States Attorney. They have served since 1978 (about 38 years). Lynn earned $11,181 in 2016.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Eileen Flaherty holds the role of Assistant State's Attorney at States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 8 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $11,176.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Bianca Brown serves as a Assistant State's Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2018, under a year. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,173.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Christy Bowes is a Clerk V at States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 20 years. 2018 total compensation came to $11,168.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Adrian Nunez is a Clerk V at States Attorney. They have served since 2015 (about 3 years). 2018 total compensation came to $11,168.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Sue Mcshane serves as a Clerk V. They have served since 2014 (about 4 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $11,168.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Theresa Smith Conyers serves as a Assistant State's Attorney. Hired in 1999, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,160.
Clerk IV AFSCME/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Jacob Lakomiak serves as a Clerk IV AFSCME. They have served since 2014 (about 4 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $11,103.
Courtroom Video Present Specialist/States Attorney
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Lisa Ruel holds the role of Courtroom Video Present Specialist at States Attorney. They have served since 1995 (about 22 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $11,096.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Jean Quinn is a Assistant State's Attorney at States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 40 years. 2017 total compensation came to $11,054.
Victim Witness Coordinator II/States Attorney
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Iluminada Roman works as a Victim Witness Coordinator II for States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 36 years. Iluminada earned $11,054 in 2018.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Natasha Childress serves as a Clerk V. Hired in 2015, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $10,973.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Aaron Johnson works as a Clerk V for States Attorney. They have served since 2010 (about 8 years). Aaron earned $10,908 in 2018.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Carol Gaines works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. They have served since 1984 (about 32 years). Carol earned $10,892 in 2016.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Marin Sok holds the role of Clerk V at States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 3 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $10,714.
Stenographer III AFSCME/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Michael Bacerott serves as a Stenographer III AFSCME. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 3 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $10,714.
Stenographer IV/States Attorney
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Kianda Boyd holds the role of Stenographer IV at States Attorney. They have served since 2015 (about 3 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $10,714.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Michael Everett serves as a Clerk V. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 3 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $10,713.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Jesse Martinez is a Clerk V at States Attorney. Hired in 2015, they have about 3 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $10,713.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Catherine Cahill holds the role of Clerk V at States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 12 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $10,713.
Investigator I State's Attorney/States Attorney
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David Davis is a Investigator I State's Attorney at States Attorney. Hired in 2018, they have under a year of service. 2018 total compensation came to $10,678.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Marrena Vanhorn serves as a Assistant State's Attorney. Hired in 2018, they have under a year of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $10,644.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Travis Ellis is a Assistant State's Attorney at States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2018, under a year. 2018 total compensation came to $10,644.
Chief Court Reporter/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Tara Dabney serves as a Chief Court Reporter. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 7 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $10,635.
Administrative Assistant II/States Attorney
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At States Attorney, Theresa De La Vega serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 36 years. Their 2016 pay totaled $10,622.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Nicholas Gallo works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. Hired in 2008, they have about 10 years of service. Nicholas earned $10,605 in 2018.
Clerk V/States Attorney
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Jessica Murry holds the role of Clerk V at States Attorney. They have served since 2015 (about 3 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $10,541.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Tina Serio works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. Hired in 2001, they have about 17 years of service. Tina earned $10,527 in 2018.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Monica-Kaye Gamble works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 3 years. Monica-Kaye earned $10,487 in 2016.
Administrative Assistant II/States Attorney
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Humberto Pasillas is a Administrative Assistant II at States Attorney. They have served since 2014 (about 2 years). 2016 total compensation came to $10,400.
Assistant State's Attorney/States Attorney
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Leslie Billings works as a Assistant State's Attorney for States Attorney. They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). Leslie earned $10,399 in 2018.
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At States Attorney, Brooke Shupe serves as a Assistant State's Attorney. They have served since 2012 (about 4 years). Their 2016 pay totaled $10,331.