The average career state pensioner in Illinois was paid $93,558 in public retirement benefits during 2024, collecting $24,538 more from Illinois’ debt-riddled pension systems than the average Illinoisan earned working.
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Career state pensioners not only earn nearly 36% more on average than residents working, but most pay for just a fraction of the benefits they will collect: Pay $1, get $19 in benefits. That’s according to an analysis of data from Illinois’ five statewide retirement systems.
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