County Administrator Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a County Administrator make in Chicago, IL? The average County Administrator salary in Chicago, IL is $148,355 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $128,624 and $170,079. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a County Administrator?

In local government in the United States, a County Administrator or county manager is a person appointed to be the administrative manager of a county, in a council-manager form of county government. In some counties, the equivalent position is the county executive (although this term is sometimes used to refer to a directly or indirectly elected official, and not a hired employee) or county chief administrative officer (CAO) in some counties, and county judge in others. The term "county manager," as opposed to CAO, implies more discretion and independent authority that is set forth in a char...

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Payroll Systems Administrator

Contra Costa County - Martinez , CA

Contra Costa County Auditor-Controller's office is seeking qualified individuals to fill one vacancy in the Payroll Systems Administrator classification. The Payroll Systems Administrator performs ...

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Human Resources Director

Boone County Fiscal Court - Burlington , KY

This position reports to the County Administrator and a member of the Senior Management Team. Duties are performed under limited supervision. Major Essential Duties * Responsible for the overall ...

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Systems Administrator

Montgomery County Government - Clarksville , TN

Manages the County server environment. * Serves as the County Domain & Active Directory administrator. * Manages the County's servers, both blade and rack mounted systems. Multiple operating systems ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Administrator - Operations Manager Post Adjudication Facility / Food Service

Cameron County - San Benito , TX

Administrator - Operations Manager Post Adjudication Facility / Food Service Salary:$60,000.00 ... Must be able to prepare statistical information and data for the Cameron County Juvenile Board ...

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Employee Benefits Administrator

Waukesha County, WI - Waukesha , WI

Employee Benefits Administrator Waukesha County Waukesha, WI Waukesha County's Human Resources is a trailblazer amid Wisconsin's public sector employers. We are dedicated to providing exceptional ...

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Transportation Program Coordinator

Archuleta County - Pagosa Springs , CO

Prepares and presents technical transit information to the Public Works Director, County Administrator, Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners, Town of Pagosa Springs, Federal Transit ...

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What does a County Administrator do?

Common responsibilities of a County Administrator

Provides on-going direction and guidance to the Health Department's clinical providers by assuring appropriate orientation to public health practice and ongoing evaluation of professional practice.

January 15, 2023

Assists and coordinates with other County departments in identifying and defining program elements and specifications of systems development.

February 01, 2023

Develops and maintains liaison activities and positive relationships with community health providers, hospital staff and local specialists and practitioners.

February 07, 2023

Reviews and approves protocols and clinical guidelines used in various clinics.

February 07, 2023

Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills are required.

March 20, 2023

Prepares and develops digital presentations and graphic materials in support of County events, meetings, publications, training, and other programs.

March 21, 2023

Performs special projects and other related duties involved in the operation of the department as assigned or required.

April 06, 2023

Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction, and punctuation.

April 18, 2023

Serves as the physician supervisor/collaborator with the advanced practice nurses which includes monthly chart reviews and clinic site visits.

April 19, 2023

Actively serves on the Tennessee Department of Health's Medical Leadership Team representing the Health Department.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for County Administrator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

128624

170079

148355

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

138599

191997

161741

What is the average salary for County Administrator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of County Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for County Administrator ranges from $128,624 to $170,079 with the average base salary of $148,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,599 to $191,997 with the average total cash compensation of $161,741.

View Average Salary for County Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$148,355	$128,624 - $170,079
Bonus	$13,386	$9,975 - $21,918
Total Pay	$161,741	$138,599 - $191,997

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

County Administrator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,348 - $171,036	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,348 - $171,036	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,201 - $170,841	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,299 - $170,971	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,299 - $170,971	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,404 - $167,143	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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