Who Makes What - Salaries List
Some people rake it in. Others eke by. And lots of people fall somewhere in between. Presenting a peek inside the paychecks of more than 250 Chicagoans, from athlete to Zen Buddhist priest, exterminator to lifesaver, fat cat to publicity hound. And, of course: Oprah
Ask someone about his job, and you’re likely to get an earful. But ask him about his salary, and he’ll probably clam up faster than Jeremy Piven sidestepping questions about his recent flap with his pal John Cusack. (Piven wouldn’t tell us what he makes, either.) Still, we did find plenty of other Chicagoans willing to fess up when we asked them about their pay.
Among our findings were some eyebrow-raising couplings: A West Town bartender made more dough than an up-and-coming Bucktown restaurant owner. One hairdresser came up significantly short compared with a local dog groomer. The former head of the Greater Chicago Food Deposi-tory edged out Mayor Daley. And apparently the glass ceiling transcends technicalities: a well-known female impersonator earned way less than a male adult-film actor. Then there was the completely predictable: once again, no one raked in more than Oprah.
In assembling this report, we conducted personal interviews, tracked down public records, and pored over published articles (we cite the articles). Some sources requested anonymity, but every entry in this survey denotes an actual person, and all figures represent 2006 pay unless otherwise noted. For those who keep nontraditional work schedules, such as a freelance puppet builder and a romance novelist, we asked for explanations of how they calculate their income. And some on this list who eke out a pittance—think musicians and artists—may have other ways of making ends meet beyond what we include. Others may not.
Oh, and though we were snubbed by Piven, we did turn up his mother’s pay stub. Find it, and the wages of more than 250 other Chicagoans and suburbanites, in our salary survey.
| TASTEMAKERS | |
|
Melissa Turner Fashion czar (director of fashion arts and events), Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs |
$50,000
|
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Joseph Mapes Sales manager, Balani Custom Clothiers |
$30,000
plus commission |
|
Kalinda Piper Salesclerk, Fashion Tomato |
$11,700
(25 to 30 hours a week) |
| NOISEMAKERS | |
|
Mark Valenti Concert pianist |
$54,437*
|
|
Bryan Y. Schulz Freelance music teacher, Bryan Y. Schulz Studios |
$20,000
(15 hours per week) |
|
Nick Wright Musician/record label owner, Mission Label |
$32,000
|
|
Jay Congdon Event DJ/president, Fourth Estate Audio |
$120,000
|
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Ed Gadberry Trombonist/drummer/vocalist/keyboardist with Dime A Dozen, a blues-rock cover band |
$1,500
|
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Vicente Perez Car-alarm installer/owner, SouthSide Vic's Kustoms |
Approx. $85,000
|
| NEWSMAKERS | |
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Daniel J. Schmidt CEO, WTTW Channel 11 |
$332,465*
|
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Torey Malatia President and general manager, WBEZ 91.5 FM/Chicago Public Radio |
$160,124*
|
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Reporter with three years' employment Chicago Sun-Times |
$42,000
|
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Art director Chicago Free Press |
$32,000
|
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Section editor Red Eye |
$45,000
|
|
Fouzia Najar Resource development coordinator, Community TV Network |
$12,480
(part-time) |
|
Average vendor, Streetwise (sells between 40 and 50 papers a week) |
Approx. $1,521
|
|
Super seller, Streetwise (sells between 200 and 400 papers a week) |
Approx. $10,140
|
| STAR GAZERS | |
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Bert Gieseman Self-employed entertainment lawyer |
$42,000
|
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Larry Ciupik Astronomer, Adler Planetarium |
$80,065*
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| THE AIR UP THERE (Radio personalities who make more than $1 million; source: Robert Feder, Chicago Sun-Times) | |
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Spike O'Dell Morning host, WGN 720 AM |
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Ed Volkman ("Eddie") Morning host, WBBM 96.3 FM |
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Joe Bohannon ("JoBo") Morning host, WBBM 96.3 FM |
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Jonathon Brandmeier ("Johnny B.") Morning host, WLUP 97.9 FM |
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Eric Ferguson Morning host, WTMX 101.9 FM |
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Mike North Morning host, WSCR 670 AM |
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Roe Conn Afternoon host, WLS 890 AM |
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Steve Dahl Afternoon host, WCKG 105.9 FM |
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| HIGH SPIRITS | |
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Sommelier Upscale Streeterville restaurant |
$110,000
|
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Nicole Alexander Bartender, Five Star Bar & Grill |
$46,000
|
|
Nazario Odeste Nightclub promoter, Entice Chicago |
$35,000
|
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Bouncer Lion Head Pub |
$22,230
|
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Beer promoter Major American label |
$12,480
|
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Bar-back Humboldt Park bar |
$7,000
(all from gratuities; working one night per week) |
| MOVERS AND SHAKERS | |
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Lowest-paid mover Burrows Moving Company |
$13,000
($10 an hour, 25 hours per week) |
|
Highest-paid mover Burrows Moving Company |
$35,360
($17 an hour, 40 hours per week) |
|
Calvin Kitten Dancer, Joffrey Ballet |
$65,115*
|
| STAGE HANDS | |
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Gail Rastorfer Actor (theatre, commercials/part-time administrative position at Acting Studio Chicago) |
$39,000*
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Jim Vincent Artistic director, Hubbard Street Dance Company |
$154,154*
|
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Keith Prisco Master carpenter, Joffrey Ballet |
$70,200*
|
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Meredith Miller Puppet designer and builder |
"Approx. $25,000
|
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Michael C. Reynolds Master electrician, Lyric Opera of Chicago |
$160,315*
|
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Adriana Wolfer Program director, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs |
$63,048
|
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Brian Pudil Artistic director, Shattered Globe Theatre |
$4,000
|
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Joyce Piven Artistic director, Piven Theatre Workshop |
$48,369*
|
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Thrisa Hodits Freelance director |
$500
(for most recent show, Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company's H.M.S. Pinafore at Mandel Hall) |
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Rachael Mason Training center director, iO (formerly improvOlympic) Chicago Theater |
"Approx. $35,000
|
| THE FOOD CHAIN | |
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Thelma Cura Nutritionist, Chicago Department of Public Health |
$63,120
|
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Stephanie Izard Owner and executive chef, Scylla |
$45,000
|
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Sous-chef Two-star restaurant in River North |
$42,400
|
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Head baker Lincoln Park bakery and sweet shop |
$33,488
|
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Sara Salzinski Chef/instructor/developer of curriculum and recipes, The Chopping Block |
$32,760
|
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Line cook Quince at The Homestead |
$24,000
|
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Cashier Whole Foods |
"Approx. $18,720
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| NOW, THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT | |
| Ricky Sinz Adult-film actor, model, and co-owner of holeandaheartbeat.com, an adult Web site |
$570,000
|
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Michelle L'amour Burlesque performer/instructor/ choreographer/producer, The Lavender Cabaret |
$40,000
|
| STARVING ARTISTS | |
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Coya Paz Coñartistic director, Teatro Luna |
$0
|
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Adam Kline Aspiring screenwriter and former senior copywriter |
$0
|
| THE WELL PLANNED | |
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Civil design engineer Co-director, area engineering firm |
$125,000
|
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Molly Gallagher Personal assistant, Gal Friday Chicago |
$83,000
|
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Kathy Speers First-year wedding planner, KJS Weddings |
"Approx. $30,000
|
| HIGH SOCIETY | |
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Nafees Ahmed Deputy commissioner of finance, Chicago Department of Aviation |
$108,060
|
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Kathleen Davis Window washer, Chicago Department of Aviation |
$37,152
|
|
Richard Rucker Elevator inspector, Chicago Department of Buildings |
$95,347
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| VISUAL AIDES | |
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Elizabeth Smith Chief curator, Museum of Contemporary Art |
$150,000*
|
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Ces·reo Moreno Visual arts director, National Museum of Mexican Art |
$67,300*
|
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Douglas Druick Prince Trust curator, Art Institute of Chicago |
$176,065*
|
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Gabe Lanza Artist, Lanza Studio |
$40,000
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| TOP REASONS WHY CHICAGO SPORTS TICKETS ARE SO PRICEY (Chicago's Highest-Paid Athletes) | |
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1. Alfonso Soriano Outfielder, Chicago Cubs |
$17 million
($9 million salary plus $8 million signing bonus) (Source: Chicago Sun-Times) |
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2. Ben Wallace Center, Chicago Bulls |
$16 million
(Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com) |
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3. Aramis Ramirez Third baseman, Chicago Cubs |
$14.6 million
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times) |
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4. Jim Thome Designated hitter, Chicago White Sox |
$14 million
(Source: sports.espn.go.com) |
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5. Javier Vazquez Pitcher, Chicago White Sox |
$12.5 million
(Source: sports.espn.go.com) |
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6. Carlos Zambrano Pitcher, Chicago Cubs |
$12.4 million
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
|
7. Paul Konerko First baseman, Chicago White Sox |
$12 million
(Source: sports.espn.go.com) |
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8. Kirk Hinrich Guard, Chicago Bulls |
$11.42 million
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
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9. Jon Garland Pitcher, Chicago White Sox |
$10 million
(Source: Daily Herald) |
|
10. Mark Buehrle Pitcher, Chicago White Sox |
$9.5 million
(Source: Daily Herald) |
| UTILITY PLAYERS | |
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Renee Delemore Meter reader, ComEd |
$45,000
|
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John Scumaci Water rate taker, Chicago Department of Water Management |
$49,980
|
| FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME (Except as noted, all figures are for current or most recent season.) | |
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Staley Da Bear Mascot, Chicago Bears |
Mid-$30,000s
plus commission for nongame appearances |
|
Rex Grossman Quarterback, Chicago Bears |
$469,290
(Source: msn.foxsports.com) |
|
Brian Griese Backup quarterback, Chicago Bears |
$3.67 million
(Source: msn.foxsports.com) |
|
Tank Johnson Defensive tackle, Chicago Bears |
$406,460
(Source: msn.foxsports.com) |
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Brian Urlacher Linebacker, Chicago Bears |
$4.3 million
(Source: msn.foxsports.com) |
|
Muhsin Muhammad Wide receiver, Chicago Bears |
$9.34 million
(Source: msn.foxsports.com) |
|
Nikolai Khabibulin Goalie, Chicago Blackhawks |
$6.75 million
(Source: chicagoblackhawks.com) |
|
Kyle Calder Left wing, Chicago Blackhawks |
$2.95 million
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
|
Peter Bondra Right wing, Chicago Blackhawks |
$500,000
plus bonuses (Source: Chicago Tribune) |
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Chris Duhon Guard, Chicago Bulls |
$3.02 million
(Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com) |
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Lou Piniella Manager, Chicago Cubs |
$3.5 million
(Source: New York Daily News) |
|
Mark DeRosa Infielder, Chicago Cubs |
Approx. $4.3 million
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
|
Jason Marquis Starting pitcher, Chicago Cubs |
$4.75 million
(Source: espn.com) |
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Kerry Wood Pitcher, Chicago Cubs |
$1.75 million
(does not include more than $6 million in performance incentives) (Source: Chicago Tribune) |
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Scott Podsednik Outfielder, Chicago White Sox |
$2.9 million
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
|
Mike MacDougal Relief pitcher, Chicago White Sox |
$6.45 million
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
|
Jose Contreras Pitcher, Chicago White Sox |
$9 million
(Source: Daily Herald) |
|
Ross Gload Outfielder/first baseman, Chicago White Sox |
$625,000
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
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Highest-paid player Chicago Sky, one-year-old WNBA team |
$93,000
|
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Lowest-paid player Chicago Rockstars, first-year American Basketball Association team |
$3,800
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
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Senior yoga and pilates instructor Flow Studio Pilates and Yoga |
$80,500
|
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Ron Kucera President, Skokie Indians, Little League baseball team |
$0*
|
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Michael J. Klonoski President, Butler National Golf Club |
$0*
|
| DALEY BREAD | |
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Richard M. Daley Mayor of Chicago |
$216,210
|
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Jacquelyn Heard Mayor's press secretary |
$156,444
|
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"Joan Coogan "Assistant to the mayor |
$111,900
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| EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE | |
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John Blaul Assistant superintendent of maps, Chicago Department of Transportation |
$75,888
|
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Joe Moore Alderman, 49th ward |
$98,125
|
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Michael Dickinson Firefighter, Naperville Fire Department |
$74,963
|
| TOUR GUIDES | |
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Dorothy Coyle Director of tourism, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs |
$98,832*
|
|
Bert Vescolani Vice president of education, Shedd Aquarium |
$150,602*
|
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Alexis Presseau Campus tour guide, DePaul University |
$2,500
|
|
Lynn Osmond President and CEO, Chicago Architecture Foundation |
$215,000*
|
|
Docent Chicago Architecture Foundation |
$0
|
| DEATH AND TAXES | |
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Second-year funeral director/embalmer North Side funeral home |
$68,000
|
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Rod Blagojevich Governor of Illinois |
$150,691
|
|
Pat Quinn Illinois lieutenant governor |
$115,235
|
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Lisa Madigan Illinois attorney general |
$132,963
|
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Jesse White Illinois secretary of state |
$132,963
|
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Alexi Giannoulias Illinois state treasurer |
$115,235
|
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A. George Pradel Naperville mayor (part-time) |
$21,600
plus $5,400 to serve as city liquor commissioner |
|
Bobbie Steele President, Cook County Board of Commissioners, retired |
$56,666
for four months (plus $136,000 pension in 2007) (Source: Sun-Times) |
|
William Bell Chief, Oak Park Fire Department |
$115,033
|
|
Marilyn Elder Sanitation laborer, Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation |
$56,826
|
|
John Eberhardt Wastewater maintenance field supervisor, Naperville Public Utilities Department |
$62,152
|
|
Richard Figiel Machinist, Chicago Department of Water Management |
$76,731
|
|
Annette Amelkovich Recycling coordinator, Oak Park Department of Public Works |
$16,224
|
|
Tong Tran Deputy chief administrative officer, Chicago Board of Election Commissioners |
$112,152
|
| LAW AND ORDER | |
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Philip Cline Superintendent, Chicago Police Department |
$182,016
|
|
Vincent Gortner Lieutenant, Naperville Police Department |
$105,383
|
|
Julie Schwerdtner Sergeant, Oak Park Police Department |
$78,483
|
|
James Gillingham Law clerk for the Hon. Judge Martin S. Agran, Cook County |
$38,916
|
|
Assistant public defender (level 2) Office of the Cook County Public Defender |
$44,974
|
|
Ronald Mohammed Paralegal, Chicago Department of Law |
$57,444
|
|
Margo Ely Attorney, Naperville Legal Department |
$127,244
|
|
Joshua Martin Lawyer/partner, J. M. Martin & Associates |
$125,000
|
| CSI CHICAGO | |
|
Daniel Vasquez Evidence technician, Chicago Police Department |
$72,726
|
|
Percy Allen Jr. Latent fingerprint examiner, Chicago Police Department |
$75,258
|
|
Stephen Strzepek Forensic investigator, Chicago Police Department |
$94,188
|
|
Kelly McMullin Explosives technician, Chicago Police Department |
$88,356
|
| THE ETHICISTS | |
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Kay Argo Compensation/benefits manager, Naperville Human Resources Department |
$84,037
|
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Briana Billingslea Ethics investigator, Chicago Board of Ethics |
$51,912
|
|
JoAnn Newsome Director of human-rights compliance, Chicago Department of Human Relations |
$85,908
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| NOT-FOR-PROFITEERS | |
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Sam Blake Program manager, Oprah Winfrey Foundations |
$80,043*
|
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Joseph Podlasek Executive director, American Indian Center |
$54,957*
|
|
Michael Mulqueen Former president and executive director, Greater Chicago Food Depository |
$253,821*
|
|
Michael Halligan Senior vice president of logistics and purchase programs, America's Second Harvest |
$144,235*
|
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Linda Novick O'Keefe Executive director, Common Threads, a nonprofit that teaches children about cooking, culture, and nutrition |
$64,500
|
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Rev. Sid Mohn President, Heartland Alliance, a human-rights-focused social-service agency |
$207,265*
|
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Barry Axler Executive director, Loretto Hospital Foundation |
$100,000
|
|
John Sirek Director of citizenship, Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation |
$102,382*
|
| PUBLICITY HOUNDS | |
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Account supervisor International public-relations and marketing firm |
$64,000
|
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President Boutique public-relations and marketing firm |
$125,000
|
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Associate art director International advertising agency |
$35,000
|
| FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS | |
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Betty Tunstall Blacksmith, Chicago Department of Fleet Management |
$74,672
|
|
Elizabeth Riordan Canine handler, Chicago Police Department |
$78,072
|
|
Brian Dent Chief veterinarian, Anti-Cruelty Society |
$76,958*
|
| AUTHORITY FIGURES | |
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Frank Kruesi President, Chicago Transit Authority |
$197,750
|
|
Patrick Daly Vice president of Security & Safety, Chicago Transit Authority |
$145,673
|
|
David Reuter Jr. Track welder, Chicago Transit Authority |
$53,735
|
|
Michelle New Red Line rapid transit operator, Chicago Transit Authority |
$52,678
|
|
Eric Pickett Bus operator, Chicago Transit Authority |
$52,678
|
|
Gregory Magruder Bus repairer, Chicago Transit Authority |
$49,471
|
| GREENS KEEPERS | |
|
Steve Kaliski Floriculturist, Garfield Park Conservatory |
$45,736
|
|
Stephanie Wynne Tree trimmer, Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation |
$56,826
|
|
Thankgod Omenazu Supervising environmental engineer, Chicago Department of Environment |
$85,908
|
|
Patti Sauntry Assistant forester, Naperville Department of Public Works |
$53,098
|
| BRAINS AND BRAWN | |
|
Gloria Salas Psychiatrist, Chicago Department of Health |
$151,224
|
|
Michael Tootelian Personal trainer/owner of 1 on 1 Fitness Training |
$150,000
|
| MIND MELDERS | |
|
William Gerstein Former principal, School of Entrepreneurship at South Shore High School |
$114,000
|
|
Zoila Garcia Principal, Whittier Elementary School |
$102,000
|
|
English teacher Park Forest Academy (a private behavioral-disorder school) |
$29,500
|
|
Tara Volbrecht Self-employed tutor, A+ Tutoring Services |
Approx. $15,600
(averaging $35 an hour, 10 hours per week) |
|
Mollie Godfrey All-but-dissertation Ph.D candidate, University of Chicago |
$13,000 stipend
(plus $4,500 for teaching, approx. $3,500 for an archiving job, and $3,000 as a research assistant) |
|
Paula McQuade Associate professor of English, DePaul University |
$59,750
|
|
Ingrid Dorer Fitzpatrick Academic dean, Latin School of Chicago |
$90,900*
|
|
M. C. Roderick President and director, National Merit Scholarship Corporation |
$185,083*
|
| HEALTH AND BEAUTY | |
|
Larry Goodman President and CEO, Rush University Medical Center |
$663,254*
|
|
Gwendolyn Moton Operating room nurse, University of Chicago Hospitals |
$215,820*
|
|
Staff nurse North suburban hospital |
$145,600
|
|
Saul Ayala Communicable disease control investigator, Chicago Department of Health |
$41,496
|
|
Karen Washington Jone X-ray technologist, Chicago Department of Health |
$49,980
|
|
Teresita Hogan ER physician, Resurrection Medical Center |
$244,014*
|
|
James Vasilakis Physician, Swedish Covenant Hospital |
$240,547*
|
|
Second-year internal medicine resident West suburban hospital |
$41,870
|
|
Jennifer R. Moran-Ferguson Cosmetic dentist/owner, Water Tower Dental Care |
$147,126
(practicing one day a week) |
|
Wendy Jordan Reiki master (reiki is a Japanese stress-relieving technique akin to massage), Wendy Jordan Reiki |
$20,000
|
|
Heather Pisano Massage therapist, Beauty on Call |
$40,000
|
|
Angela Hartman Stylist/owner of Twisted Scissors salon |
Approx. $30,000
(not including gratuities) |
|
Image consultant The Image Studios |
$46,000
|
| CAN'T BUY ME LOVE? | |
|
Penny Dawn Romance novelist |
$1,200
(35 percent royalty on all sales) |
|
Jaime Marie Stepp Party host (also a model and actress), Jaime Stepp and Company |
Approx. $80,000
(depending on number of events) |
|
De Kuan Xie Foster grandparent, Chicago Department on Aging |
$2,756
(20 hours per week) |
| HIRE LEARNING (Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education) | |
|
Warrick L. Carter President, Columbia College Chicago |
$348,159*
|
|
Anthony E. Jones President, School of the Art Institute |
$306,061*
|
|
Rev. Michael J. Garanzini President, Loyola University Chicago |
$0*
(undisclosed compensation is paid to the president's religious order) |
|
Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider President, DePaul University |
$0*
(undisclosed compensation is paid to the president's religious order) |
| SOUL PROPRIETORS | |
|
David Gwartney Lead pastor, the Church of Wrigleyville |
$57,600
|
|
Senior rabbi Area synagogue |
$170,000
|
|
Catholic priest Inner-city parish associate pastor, Archdiocese of Chicago |
$32,400
(plus room and board, car and health care allowances, and "stole fees" for weddings and funerals) |
|
Godfrey J. Catanus Associate pastor of student ministries, Northwest Filipino Baptist Church, Elk Grove Village |
$39,000
|
| THE BOYS' CLUB (Jordan's 2006 salary, Forbes; all others, 2005, Chicago Tribune) | |
|
Timothy R. Schwertfeger CEO, Nuveen Investmentsn |
$6.32 million
|
|
Miles D. White CEO, Abbott Laboratories |
$4.78 million
|
|
Melvin J. Gordon CEO, Tootsie Roll Industries |
$4.39 million
|
|
Gregory C. Case CEO, Aon |
$3.93 million
|
|
Robert W. Lane CEO, Deere |
$3.6 million
|
|
Robert L. Parkinson Jr. CEO, Baxter International |
$3.16 million
|
|
G. Allen Andreas CEO, Archer Daniels Midland |
$3.08 million
|
|
James W. Owens CEO, Caterpillar |
$2.57 million
|
|
Edward M. Liddy CEO, Allstate |
$1.82 million
|
|
Richard C. Vie CEO, Unitrin |
$1.61 million
|
|
Glenn F. Tilton CEO, United Airlines |
$1.12 million
|
|
Joe Mansueto CEO, Morningstar |
$107,022
|
|
Michael Jordan Former athlete/endorser |
$32 million (2006)
|
| BEAN COUNTERS | |
|
Accounting manager Small Skokie-based medical equipment distributor |
$63,000
|
|
Global tax operations analyst Accenture |
$56,000
|
|
Account manager CDW Corporation |
Approx. $50,000
(including commission) |
|
Jonathan Wysaski Self-employed S&P 500 options trader |
$100,000, minimum
|
|
Manager/consultant Insurance consulting firm |
$98,000
(plus bonus, 15 to 30 percent of salary) |
|
Marine subrogation representative (claim handler, cargo division) Insurance company |
$42,000
|
|
Barista Area Starbucks store |
Approx. $16,562
(including gratuities; 30 to 35 hours per week) |
|
Co-owner Chicago-based coffee company |
$78,000
|
| TECH SUPPORT | |
|
Eric Kiander Video game programmer, Midway Games |
"Approx. $70,000
|
|
Steven Danan PC technician, Abbott Laboratories |
$32,000
|
|
Thomas Van Housen Computer consultant/owner, PC/Mac Guru Ltd. |
$60,000
|
|
Ryan Wolff Flash designer/digital video editor and producer, Harmony Joyride Productions |
$20,000
|
| BOOKKEEPERS | |
|
Veronica Velez Freelance QuickBooks guru |
"Approx. $14,950
|
|
Hector Hernandez Librarian (level 4), Chicago Public Library |
$75,264
|
|
Joshua Kotin Editor, Chicago Review, a journal of poetry and fiction |
$8,500
|
|
Robert Karrow Curator of special collections and maps, Newberry Library |
$73,950*
|
| STOP AND GO TRAFFICKERS | |
|
Sabrina Guzman Parking enforcement officer, Oak Park Department of Public Works |
$16,318
|
|
Annette Stacey Booter, Chicago Department of Revenue |
$52,728
|
|
Jeffrey Weiner Traffic engineer, Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications |
$82,212
|
|
Debra Carolan Crossing guard, Naperville Police Department |
$6,725
|
|
Limo driver Town & Country Limousines, Inc |
$45,760
(including gratuities) |
|
Cabdriver City Service |
$26,000
(including gratuities) |
| HIS AND HERS | |
|
First-year female veterinarian, Lake View vet clinic |
$65,000
|
|
"and First-year male veterinarian (and fiancé of vet above), Lake View vet clinic |
$63,000
|
|
Barack Obama U.S. senator and author |
$154,047*
Senate salary plus $1.2 million partial payment on $1.9-million three-book deal |
|
"and Michelle Obama Vice president for community and external affairs, University of Chicago Hospitals |
$316,962*
(Source: Chicago Tribune) |
|
Casey Deja Self-employed graphic designer |
Approx. $50,000
|
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"and Peter R. Deja Loan officer, Diversified Mortgage |
$100,000
|
|
Airida and Valdas Judys Florists/owners, SunFlowerGallery |
$120,000
(combined) |
| HOUSEHOLD NAMES | |
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John Maloof Realtor, Century 21 Grande |
$80,000
(down from $156,000 in 2005) |
|
Daniel Deja Real-estate sales agent, Cross County Realty |
"Approx. $50,000
|
|
Ari Elliott Realtor, Chicago Apartment Finders |
$80,000
|
|
Landlord Midsize apartment management company |
$48,000
|
| WHO YOU GONNA CALL? | |
|
Joseph F. Braun Exterminator/manager, Rose Pest Solutions (plus a bonus of up to $8,000) |
$52,000
|
|
Gus Martinez Carpenter/owner, All Affordable Construction |
$70,000
|
|
Tim Ramey Electrician/owner, T & R Electrical |
$50,000
|
Introduction
Who Makes What - Salaries List
Who Makes What - Profiles
Who Makes What - Comparisons
Who Will Do Better?
The $18-Million Headache
Where Does It All Go?
The Bucks Start Here