State pensioners get $24,538 more than working Illinoisans

Average annual pension benefits were 36% more for a retired career state employee than average annual salary for a working Illinoisan during 2024.

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Career state average excludes members of the State Employees Retirement System as 95% qualify for Social Security. Career refers to state employees with 30 years of service or more.

Chart: @illinoispolicy Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Created with Datawrapper