$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

In 2008, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency spent $64,822,758.18 in wages on its 1,096 employees.  This includes 15 individuals making over $100,000 per year and 166 individuals making over $80,000 per year.  The highest paid employee of the Illinois EPA was the Director who made $130,426.90 followed by an environmental protection specialist who made $119,000 in 2008.

The $64 million in wages at the Illinois EPA in 2008 was $20 million more than the wages at the IllinoisState Board of Education, $36 million more than those at the Department of Agriculture, and $47 million more than the wages at the Department of Military Affairs.

You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll” and searching for “Environmental Protection Agency” under the “Agency” heading.