$1.5 Million for Legislative Secretaries
In 2008, the Illinois General Assembly employed 54 legislative secretaries who made a combined $1,676,322 in total wages. The highest paid secretary made $46,589.92. These legislative secretaries work in the Illinois House of Representatives supporting individual representatives as well as committees and the house leadership.
You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll’ and searching for “Legislative Secretary” in the “Position” section.

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