Executive

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1,401 people hold the Executive role across 37 departments in Illinois, with a median total compensation of $79,300. Among 4 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Illinois ranks #3 by median pay.

Employees: 1,401
Median pay: $79,300
Departments: 37
Cross-jurisdiction: #3 of 4

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Executive pay in other jurisdictions

Where Executives are paid most

City of Seattle

$228,925 · 241

City of Springfield, MA

$186,373 · 14

Missouri

$28,625 · 16

Median total compensation for comparable Executiveroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within Illinois