Illinois' top 10 pensioners by retirement system

Illinois' top 10 pensioners in each of the five statewide systems got nearly $13.5 million in retirement income in 2022. These pensioners will collect an estimated $328 million in their lifetimes.

Estimates calculated using the top 10 lifetime pension earners in each system. Life expectancy based on Social Security Administration projections. Total benefits as of Dec. 31, 2022.
Table: @illinoispolicy Source: State Universities Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, State Employees' Retirement System, General Assembly Retirement System, Judges' Retirement System