By Bill Zettler

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"Salary" is contract salary as reported by Illinois Board of Education.

 
"Tot Comp" is total compensation: Salary plus 10% for value of tenure plus 25% for state pension contribution.

Bill Zettler is a free-lance writer and consultant specializing in public sector compensation. He can be contacted at this email address. Click here to read more by Mr. Zettler.